Sustainability Summit Presentations

The 2024 Sustainability Summit provided a deeper understanding of how to use existing tools and resources from Sustainable Jersey and partner organizations during 16 Sustainability Sessions. New skills and strategies were provided for tackling issues including expanding the use of renewable energy, transitioning to electric vehicles, making your community more resilient to climate change, ensuring equitable access to resources for all, increasing your reach on social media, and more. View the full list of session descriptions and speakers here.

Sustainability Sessions 1

• Land Management Triage
• Planning Paves the Way: Energizing Municipalities Through Community Energy Planning and Implementations
• The Single-Use Plastics Law: Where Are We Now...And Where We Are Headed?
• Updates from State Agencies

Sustainability Sessions 2

• Embracing Nature: Strategies for Outdoor Learning
• Gearing Up for the Gold Star in Resilience
• Resources to Support Sustainable Classrooms
• Riding the EV Wave Towards Clean, Healthy, and Resilient Communities

Sustainability Sessions 3

• Don't Let Points Slip Down the Drain! Drop-In Coaching Session
• From Ambition to Action: Effective Community Energy Outreach
• Mayors' Perspectives: Advancing Sustainability Initiatives at the Local Level
• The Noise on Gas Leaf Blower Regulation: Municipalities Transforming Landscaping Practices
• School Leadership Perspective: Advancing Sustainability Initiatives in Schools

Sustainability Sessions 4

• Community Design for All Ages! Drop-In Coaching Session
• New Municipal Roles in Supporting Solar Development
• Sustainable Jersey Boot Camp
• Transforming Food Waste: Insights from New Jersey Municipalities and Schools
• Trees Please! Tree Stewardship for Community Resilience and Well Being

Previous Sustainability Summit Presentations

View past presentations from the Sustainability Summit here.