Current Initiatives

Virtual Earth Day

This year SHP’s annual Earth Day event went virtual due to restrictions on public gatherings. Check out the Virtual Earth Day Challenge and our Virtual Earth Day Music Gallery.

Plastic Bag Reduction Campaign

Sustainable Highland Park, a borough commission, was awarded a $10,000 grant to launch a campaign aimed at reducing single use plastic bags in our town.  The grant allowed SHP to launch an education, outreach and advocacy campaign to businesses, consumers, students and the faith community over the next year. Learn more about the campaign here. 

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Recycle Coach

The recycle coach app Highland Park is now available from the App Store and Google Play! This app connects residents to the Department of Public Works for recycling and garbage pick-up schedule and information.

HP Solar Challenge

Interested in solar panels for your home or business? Sustainable Highland Park has joined forces with the EnergySage Marketplace to get you quotes online from multiple, pre-screened local installers and help you compare offers in an apples-to-apples format so you get the best deal. Sign up here

Downtown Business Recycling Challenge

Sustainable Highland Park is currently challenging more downtown Highland Park business to take additional steps towards sustainability by providing recycling bins and information to business owners. Does your downtown HP business need a recycling bin? Get in touch and Sustainable Highland Park will provide one!