Take Action

The Green Team promotes sustainable living, business and government initiatives. In recent years we launched campaigns to address a number of specific environmental issues:

Reduce Food Waste
Solar Energy Challenge (mercerme.com article)
Stop Idling

Try one of these carbon calculators to estimate how many tons of carbon dioxide (CO²) are released by your energy use at home, in your car, and in the air. They all have strengths and weaknesses. See which one suits you best!

• AP News: https://apnews.com/projects/carbon-footprint-calculator/
• CoolClimate Network: https://coolclimate.org/calculator
• US Environmental Protection Agency: https://www3.epa.gov/carbon-footprint-calculator/
• 8 Billion Trees: https://8billiontrees.com/carbon-calculator/

Then find ways to reduce your energy use. Get an assessment through the Home Performance with Energy Star program at either PSE&G or JCP&L.

Shop for a fuel efficient car:

• https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml
• Alternative Fuels Data Center https://afdc.energy.gov/

Opportunities

We live in a vibrant community with several very active environmental organizations. They often offer activities to engage the public in sustainability improvement efforts. When new opportunities arise we will list them here:

• April 13, 2024: Clean Sweep Hopewell Township Litter Cleanup Day. On the day of the event, sign up and get bags & protective gear at Hopewell Township Public Works Building. Pre-registration not necessary. Read news alert about the event.