Sustainability in the community

Thanks to a partnership between Sustainable Highland Park, the Highland Park Public Library, the Good Earth Community Garden, and Raíces Cultural Center EcoCulture, the Seed Library is now open for donations and free seed sharing. Donate or pick up seeds from native plants, fruits, and vegetables at the library or during SHP tabling events. Learn more and see donation guidelines.

Our first sustainability spotlight is the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership (LRWP), a non-profit organization whose mission is to restore, enhance, and conserve the natural resources of “New Jersey Watershed Management Area 9” (the Lower Raritan Watershed) through science-based stewardship, education, and innovation. Read more.

Have a resident, business, or organization you think should be featured for next month’s Sustainability Spotlight? Nominate them here.

Members of Sustainable Highland Park, the Board of Health, and the Environmental Commission have joined together to form the Borough’s Gas Leaf Blower (GLB) Task Force. The group is exploring community and environmental concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and identifying ways to promote healthier, cleaner, and quieter landscaping options. The GLB Task Force held one public information session at the library and is planning additional public meetings. The Task Force encourages residents to fill out this survey to provide feedback on this issue. For more information, please email us.

There are several reasons to skip the gas-powered leaf blower. More information and alternatives here.

Do you dread raking leaves each fall? Be sustainable and save your back by leaving them alone! For more information, check out Do Less this Fall and Leave Those Leaves on Your Lawn and this article by EcoWatch.

Did you ever wonder what to do with items that didn’t sell at a garage sale? Here are some great places to donate items you’re done with!