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Read More Posted by scc_user on Dec 17, 2020 MURPHY ADMINISTRATION HONORS LEADERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, RECYCLING, CLIMATE ACTION WITH 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS (20/P048) – The Murphy Administration is honoring a wide array of environmental leaders with its 2020 Environmental Excellence Awards—from elementary school students who spearheaded an enormous battery recycling effort to the social and racial justice champions who advocated the nation’s most progressive environmental justice law signed by Governor Murphy this September. This year’s honorees have moved... Read More Posted by scc_user on Dec 17, 2020 Camden’s First Ever Parks and Open Space Plan Cooper’s Ferry Partnership is proud of its work and role in the development of the City of Camden’s first ever Parks and Open Space Plan. Cooper’s Ferry and The Trust for Public Land drafted the plan in partnership with the City of Camden, Camden County, and the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority. The plan is a culmination of a collaborative effort that engaged over 500 community... Read More Posted by scc_user on Nov 30, 2020 DEP TO HONOR NEW JERSEY RECYCLING LEADERS TRENTON – While the global recycling community continues to face challenges due to global recycling markets and rising program costs, New Jersey’s recycling leaders are pursuing innovative techniques and strategies to further reduce the waste stream. Among the 2020 honorees of the DEP’s annual recycling awards are a business that recycles food waste from its cafeterias and plastics from... Read More Posted by scc_user on Nov 16, 2020 Legislation Banning Single-Use Paper and Plastic Bags in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today signed S864, which prohibits the use of single-use plastic and paper bags in all stores and food service businesses statewide. This bill is a significant step to reduce harm and pollution that these products cause to our environment.Starting May 2022, both plastic and paper single-use bags, as well as disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene foam, will be... Read More Welcome to Sustainable Camden County The Camden County Board of Freeholders is committed to creating a sustainable future for the county and its residents. The initiatives contained in our Sustainable Camden County Plan build on decades of work that has already been accomplished by our dedicated County staff and community partners. These initiatives were developed to take into account all the work that has been accomplished to date and sets the stage for what’s to come in the next five years. The plan assesses and puts into action initiatives that will move Camden County closer to a sustainable future. We look forward to having you travel with us on this journey to a Sustainable Camden County. Our Vision Camden County, New Jersey will continually strive to be a sustainable community. We will promote sustainability initiatives and best practices at every level and will engage our residents, municipalities, businesses, schools, work force and guests in sustainability. Join Our Mailing List Most Recent Articles Celebrate a Green Valentine’s Day Posted by scc_user on Feb 12, 2021 in Sustainable | Comments Off on Celebrate a Green Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and many of us are trying to create the perfect day for their special someone. Here are a few greener options to ensure your loved ones and your planet will both be... Read More Conservation Success in New Jersey: DEP reports record number of bald eagle nests Posted by scc_user on Jan 12, 2021 in Accomplishments , bald eagle , Wildlife | Comments Off on Conservation Success in New Jersey: DEP reports record number of bald eagle nests More than 40 years after facing near-extinction, New Jersey’s bald eagle population is soaring and reaching new milestones, including confirmation for the first time of nesting pairs found in each of the state’s... Read More Learn About the Health Element DVRPC Created for the City of Camden’s Master Plan Posted by scc_user on Jan 7, 2021 in Camden , Health | Comments Off on Learn About the Health Element DVRPC Created for the City of Camden’s Master Plan DVRPC recently drafted the Camden Health Element, to potentially be... Read More 2021 EPA Technical Assistance Funding and Resource Guide Posted by scc_user on Jan 7, 2021 in Environmental Protection/Preservation , Grants | Comments Off on 2021 EPA Technical Assistance Funding and Resource Guide Environmental Protection Agency releases 2021 Technical Assistance Funding and... Read More MURPHY ADMINISTRATION HONORS LEADERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, RECYCLING, CLIMATE ACTION WITH 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS Posted by scc_user on Dec 17, 2020 in Accomplishments , Awards | Comments Off on MURPHY ADMINISTRATION HONORS LEADERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, RECYCLING, CLIMATE ACTION WITH 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS (20/P048) – The Murphy Administration is honoring a wide array of... Read More Camden’s First Ever Parks and Open Space Plan Posted by scc_user on Dec 17, 2020 in Accomplishments , Camden , Community Development , Sustainable | Comments Off on Camden’s First Ever Parks and Open Space Plan Cooper’s Ferry Partnership is proud of its work and role in the development of... Read More DEP TO HONOR NEW JERSEY RECYCLING LEADERS Posted by scc_user on Nov 30, 2020 in Accomplishments , DEP , Sustainable | Comments Off on DEP TO HONOR NEW JERSEY RECYCLING LEADERS TRENTON – While the global recycling community continues to face... Read More Legislation Banning Single-Use Paper and Plastic Bags in New Jersey Posted by scc_user on Nov 16, 2020 in Accomplishments , Sustainable Jersey | Comments Off on Legislation Banning Single-Use Paper and Plastic Bags in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today signed S864, which prohibits the use of single-use... Read More 2020 April Sustainable Champion – Joe Wallash Posted by scc_user on Apr 9, 2020 in Accomplishments , Sustainability Champion | Comments Off on 2020 April Sustainable Champion – Joe Wallash Playa Bowls was started by two surfers, just like Joe. What began as a... Read More 2020 March Sustainable Champion – Valente’s Italian Specialties Posted by scc_user on Mar 9, 2020 in Accomplishments , Sustainability Champion | Comments Off on 2020 March Sustainable Champion – Valente’s Italian Specialties Valente’s Italian Specialties is committed to remaining cognizant of its... Read More 2020 February Sustainable Champion – Erin Crean Posted by scc_user on Feb 8, 2020 in Accomplishments , Sustainability Champion | Comments Off on 2020 February Sustainable Champion – Erin Crean Erin Crean is a long-time resident of Camden. She is on the Planning... Read More 2020 January Sustainable Champion – Sustainable Voorhees Posted by scc_user on Jan 9, 2020 in Sustainability Champion | Comments Off on 2020 January Sustainable Champion – Sustainable Voorhees Sustainable Voorhees has been tirelessly working since first becoming... Read More Earth Hour Posted by scc_user on Mar 9, 2018 in Environmental Protection/Preservation , News | 0 comments Earth H...