Sustainable Ewing Green Team

New Green Team Environmental Series Debuts on Feb 24th

February 10, 2014November 3, 2016Leave a comment

The History And Development Of Environmental Enforcement and Its Economic Justification With A Specific Examination Of Environmental Disasters

Presenter: Joseph Mark Mirabella

The Ewing Green Team will sponsor a new series of environmental presentations designed to engage Ewing residents in a public conversation about critical environmental issues and to spark new ideas concerning sustainability. The first installment of the series will be held on Monday, February 24th at 7 p.m. at the Ewing Branch of the Mercer County Library in Meeting Room 2.

Before the 1970s and the first Earth Day there was little significant regulation to protect this nation’s environmental health. Then in the 1970’s and ‘80s there was an explosion of new environmental laws and regulations and with it came enforcement. Without significant government enforcement, these new rules were meaningless. Attendees will learn how environmental enforcement has changed over the last 40 years, and how it is rapidly evolving into the future. They will also learn how these changes may affect their business or community, and how they can adjust to the potential new world of environmental enforcement. Whether you are interested historically about where we have come from environmentally, or where we are going in the future, this will be an interesting presentation for you!

This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required.

About Mr. Mirabella

Joseph Mark Mirabella is currently the Central Regional Supervisor for the NJDEP Hazardous Waste Enforcement program. He is a former Environmental Science Teacher and has taught and lectured on environmental issues at NJ Colleges and Universities for the last 35 years. Currently, he is a Commissioner on the Ewing Township Redevelopment Agency and is a member of Ewing’s Environmental Commission & Sustainable Green Team.

Date: Monday, February 24th
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Ewing Branch of the Mercer County Library, Meeting Room 2

Community Gardens Presentation at Mercer County Extension Office on January 30th

January 16, 2014November 3, 2016Leave a comment

Master Gardeners and community gardeners Dave Byers and Jim Simon will present an inspiring talk on Thursday, January 30th from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on community gardening.

Their talk will include such topics as:

What is a community garden?
Who can join a community garden?
Why would you do so?
How and where do you sign up?
What plants do best in a community garden setting?

Master Gardeners with experience in community gardening will provide an overview of those available in Trenton and other locations in Mercer County.

About the Presenters

David Byers has practiced as a licensed landscape architect for over 30 years, including work with Isles as a landscape consultant. He is a Master Gardener volunteer at the Mercer County Extension Office, and long time community gardener. He designed and coordinates the Bethany House of Hospitality Community Garden and the Westminster Wellspring Garden, both in Trenton. He is a 2014 appointee to the Ewing Green Team.

Jim Simon, Urban Agriculture Manager, Isles, Inc. has been involved in environmental and youth education for over twenty years. He is a Master Gardener volunteer through Rutgers Cooperative Extension and is also on the steering committee of the Trenton Cycling Revolution, a bicycling advocacy group.

Pre-Registration Required

Advance sign up is required at the Mercer Extension office. Call 989-6830 to pre-register.

Date: Thursday, January 30th
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Mercer County Extension Office: 930 Spruce Street, Lawrence, NJ Adjacent to the Trenton Farmer’s Market

A New Year’s Resolution – Saving Water at Home

December 29, 2013November 4, 2016Leave a comment

Watch these videos from the New Jersey Watersavers program at Rutgers University to get your New Year off to a good start. Save $$$ at the same time as you save water.

Saving Water is Saving Money: Inside the Home

Saving Water is Saving Money: Outside the Home

Final Shred Day of 2013 This Saturday, November 30th.

November 25, 2013November 4, 2016Leave a comment

Dispose of your sensitive documents safely and securely at Ewing’s final Shred Day of the year, Saturday, November 30th from 9 – 1 at the municipal building. Document shredding will be done on site. This service is for Ewing residents only and proof of residency is required.

In addition, in a special visit, Goodwill Industries will also be present to collect unwanted household items, small electronics, shoes, clothing medical equipment and more. So cleanup your household and make a donation to a good cause at the same time.

Date: Saturday, November 30th
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Municipal Building