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NETS Become the first NBA Team to Go Green
With their ongoing commitment to “greening” the franchise through a company-wide environmental strategy, the Nets have become the first major professional sports team to be accredited as CarbonNeutral®.

GOVERNOR CORZINE PLANTS TREES IN NEWARK ON EARTH DAY
Governor Jon S. Corzine today helped students plant trees on the grounds of the Ivy Hill Elementary School in Newark as part of an Earth Day celebration. The school has partnered with the NJ Tree Foundation to restore the tree canopy and enhance the school’s beauty through the Newark Renaissance Trees Program.

ENERGY MASTER PLAN TO FOCUS ON IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
With more than 100 buildings to maintain, Ocean County government is continuing its efforts to make certain its facilities are energy efficient.

NEW JERSEY FUTURE ANNOUNCES SMART GROWTH AWARD-WINNERS
A diverse group of innovative development and redevelopment projects located in cities, towns and townships across New Jersey will be honored with 2008 Smart Growth Awards from New Jersey Future.

STUDENTS AND LOCAL TREE CARE PROGRAMS HONORED AT NEW JERSEY’S ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
More than 325 volunteers participated in the Arbor Day festivities by planting 178 shade trees and evergreens around the new cultural center at Heavenly Farms...

Solar Panels Generating Revenue, Interest Among NJ Schools
The solar panels that line the roofs of the three public schools in Margate have generated more than power - they also have earned rebates and energy credits the district can sell to offset costs....

More N.J. residents to go to single-stream recycling
Across the state, usually on Mondays and Thursdays, a form of separation anxiety grips New Jerseyans -- as in, which recycling bin does that egg carton go in? And what do I do with that plastic deli container?

May Is National Bike Month

Biking is a great way to go green! It is healthy, prevents air pollution, and can save you money (have you gotten gas lately?).....

The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work Week from May 12-16 and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday May 16th. Need some Ideas to help celebrate Bike Month?

Go Green in Your Lawn and Garden This Summer
Looking for tips on how to save time, money, and the planet while tending to your lawn and garden this summer?...Summer is the perfect time to combine a green thumb with a green lifestyle...

Green Power Market
Renewable energy and green power — what’s the difference?
Green Power Defined...