Sherrill moves to cut red tape for NJ businesses
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced progress on her agenda to reduce red tape and speed up business permitting in New Jersey by modernizing state government and improving regulatory processes.
$2B DuPont PFAS settlement is largest in NJ, US history
New Jersey secured a record agreement that will clean up four contaminated industrial sites across the state, building on recent progress regarding the "forever chemicals."
NJ American Water lifts mandatory conservation notice
However, the utility company said a voluntary effort remains in place for Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean counties, where conditions are recovering more slowly following a statewide drought.
NJDEP seeks recycling leaders for annual awards
Nominations will be reviewed based upon criteria such as measurable outcomes, commitment to education and outreach, innovation and exceeding compliance requirements.
NJBIZ panel analyzes how sustainability issues are evolving
Experts from the state Department of Environmental Protection, Envirotactics, New Jersey American Water and Reworld discuss how the new administration in Washington may affect their organizations, whether ESG is still a relevant concept, the state’s aging infrastructure, AI and much more.
NJDEP’s 2024 recycling leaders includes PSE&G, Old Bridge Township
Presented during a symposium held by the Association of New Jersey Recyclers, the honorees include: a major energy company recycling or reusing nearly all the waste it generates; a nonprofit reducing food waste by distributing recovered meals to local families in need; and a business that has kept over 10 million pounds of secondhand clothing out of landfills.
New Jersey flood risks are not just coastal
Inland communities should not assume that they are insulated from danger. Thankfully, many of the flood mitigation measures that bolster coastal resiliency are easily applicable to structures within the riverine floodplain.












