OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Bureau of Sustainability
Sustainability is the nexus of environmental, economic and social responsibility, and nowhere is that need more important than in energy usage and resource conservation. How we use energy and manage our resources affects everyone, and has far reaching impacts on our public and private economy, our environment and our social conscience.
The mission of the Bureau of Sustainability is to create opportunities to promote and implement sustainability principles and programs that support New Jersey’s communities and businesses. These sustainability efforts work toward achieving the State’s legislatively mandated reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from their 2006 levels by 2050, as well as reaching the 60% total solid waste recycling goal and its 50% municipal solid waste recycling goal.
Outreach and Education
The Outreach and Education Unit manages sustainability networking and outreach programs, develops educational materials, and conducts presentations on sustainability topics.
Pollution Prevention
The Office of Pollution Prevention supports materials accounting practices throughout the State, helping to reduce the amount and use of potentially harmful substances.
Small Business Assistance Program
The Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) helps New Jersey’s small businesses understand the complex world of environmental regulation.
Steps to Sustainability
The Steps To Sustainability page helps residents and businesses find information to incorporate sustainable practices into their everyday lives at home and at work.
Upcoming Events
Virtual New Jersey WasteWise Business Network Spring Webinar
May 6, 2025 from 10:00-12:00
- The Summit Free Market Reuse Program – Christine Lijoi, Founder, Summit Free Market
- Solar Panel Recycling Comes to New Jersey! – Sarah Damaskos, Managing Director, Commercial Solar Panel
- Scrap Tire Recycling Update – Mary Sikora, President, Recycling Research Institute/Scrap Tire News
- The Montclair State University – PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Program – Dr. Amy R. Tuininga, PhD, Director, PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies
Note for NJ Certified Recycling Professionals – Those individuals who are NJ Certified Recycling Professionals will earn 1.5 recertification credits for attending this meeting! FYI, the webinar’s 1.5 credits will be split 50-50 between meeting and classroom credits.
Contact Us
Email us at sustainability@njdepwptest.net or by phone at (609) 633-0631.
January Sustainability Infographic
The Bureau of Sustainability develops infographics to inspire New Jersey businesses, organizations and residents to integrate sustainable actions into their everyday life. Pass them along and use them to communicate with your employees, stakeholders and the public.