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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

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ECHO - ECHO - ECO - ECO SO NORTHWEST BERGEN LIFESTYLE READER, IS THAT AN “ECHO” I HEAR? Absolutely! And we are hearing about it daily; it’s ringing in our ears and it’s also resonating with us. In our April “ECO” issue, we will feature what some people consider to be the most important topic of our time, environmental sustainability. As defined by Paul Hawken, “Sustainability is about stabilizing the currently disruptive relationship between earth’s two most complex systems – human culture and the living world.” What

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Jean Terman AD DESIGNER

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Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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are we doing right here in our community? Much more than you could imagine!

For starters, let’s head over to Ramapo College and learn about their groundbreaking sustainability programs. Dr. Michael Edelstein and Dr. Ashwani Vasishth are challenging students to think locally and globally about the environment. From education to internship opportunities, from the greenhouse to the beekeeping program, from the “green” buildings to the vegan and vegetarian options offered in the cafeteria, these are just snippets of what Ramapo College is doing to encourage students to live a mindful life.

Do you smell that, Northwest Bergen? It’s the fresh, spring scent after a cleansing rain.

What a wonderful month to reconnect with the Earth and spend some time outside.

Go out and explore. Two of Northwest Bergen’s best-kept secrets include the James A. McFaul Environmental Center of Wyckoff and the Celery Farm in Allendale.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

When you take a leisurely walk or drive through Wyckoff, stop and smell the flowers.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

You can, thanks to Partners in Pride, founded over 30 years ago with a mission to

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

beautify the Township. What began as an anti-litter campaign has grown to include the

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planting and maintenance of planters and pocket gardens throughout the town. Check

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out the Saddle River Garden Club and learn about their dedication to beautifying the

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community, providing scholarships to high school students and sharing their love of the environment with children in the local schools.

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While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts our planet gives us each day.

How can you show your thanks? Maybe you join a neighborhood cleanup or check out some new, sustainable brands popping up in our local boutiques.

We can’t wait to see how you decide to celebrate. Be sure to share your photos with us!

Thank you for all you do to keep Northwest Bergen clean and healthy. We wouldn’t

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 18 A New Crop of Environmentalists Ramapo College's Groundbreaking Sustainability Programs

22 Partners In Pride Volunteerism Blooms in Wyckoff

26 Beauty in Bergen Allendale's Celery Farm and the Saddle River Garden Club

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30 The Jaguar I-PACE A New Generation of Jaguar

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

22 Giving Back 26 Inspired By 30 Driver’s Notebook 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

EXPLORING OUR OWN B A C K YA R D THE JAMES A. MCFAUL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

ARTICLE KRIS PEPPER PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN TERMAN

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TUCKED AWAY IN A QUIET, RESI-

through 6th grade,” says Michele. “We

DENTIAL AREA OF WYCKOFF IS THE

also hold classes for homeschool-

JAMES A. MCFAUL ENVIRONMENTAL

ers, high school students, and senior

CENTER, A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

groups. But our focus is geared toward

WHERE ALL PLANTS AND ANIMALS

catching the attention of younger kids

THEREIN ARE PROTECTED.

and helping them develop an interest

Manager Michele Schaper and her

in the environment.”

staff live the mission of the Center

The Center offers 3-day children’s

each day: educating the public on the

summer workshops covering different

native flora and fauna of New Jersey,

environmental topics such as weather,

in particular, Bergen County. “We spe-

animals, Native American life, trees

cialize in classes for children in Pre-K

and plants. Hayride tours are a crowd

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pleaser and there are plenty of crafting projects using

that can no longer be released into the wild. However,

recycled or upcycled materials. Classes are kept small

Michele and her staff are more than happy to give advice

to maintain an interactive, hands-on environment.

or answer questions on wildlife issues and are able to

Their Global Warriors sustainability class highlights

refer residents to local services or animal rehabilitation

concepts on what children can do to help preserve nat-

centers. “Even if you find a raccoon in your attic,” jokes

ural resources through upcycling projects.

Michele. “Just be sure to call first so that we can give you

Michele and her staff draw interest and engagement from thousands of guests who visit the Center each year.

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the proper referrals and instructions in order to bring the proper aid to the bird or animal.”

Special programs include their annual maple sugaring

The pond on the property features a variety of fish, frogs,

demonstration and pancake breakfast held each March.

and turtles. Take a walk near the fallen logs and check out

Other planned events include a “Shellebration” on May 23

the turtles sunning themselves on any given spring day.

from 1-3 p.m., which happens to be National Turtle Day.

Fitness fanatics can get their steps in by walking or run-

The event will include crafts, games, turtle identification

ning along the main drive that circles the property. One

and awareness. The Center’s “Pollination Celebration” is

loop will log you nine-tenths of a mile on your Fitbit. The

on June 27 from 1-3 p.m. and will feature pollinator walks

nature trail is two-thirds of a mile through the woods.

with a naturalist, games, “meet a beekeeper,” and informa-

An ongoing challenge at the Center is dealing with the

tion about keeping a hive. Pollinators include native birds,

overpopulation of deer. “Deer control the direction the

insects, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

ecosystem goes. They do so much damage to the under-

One of two Bergen County centers run by the County

growth and that affects other species,” says Michele.

of Bergen Parks Department, the Environmental Center

“We live alongside them and try to plant deer-resistant

spreads over 81 acres of land in Wyckoff. It shares animal

plants when we can!”

services and resources with the Bergen County Zoo at

“We concentrate on educating kids about our local

Van Saun County Park. Although not an animal “rescue”

wildlife,” says Michele. “We want kids to notice and explore

facility, the Environmental Center is a home for animals

what’s in their own backyard.”

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“WE CONCENTRATE ON EDUCATING KIDS ABOUT OUR LOCAL WILDLIFE. WE WANT KIDS TO NOTICE AND E XPLORE WHAT ’S IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD.”

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A New Crop of E n v i r o n m e n ta l i sts RAMAPO COLLEGE'S GROUNDBREAKING SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS

ARTICLE KRIS PEPPER | PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN TERMAN

WITHIN THE MICROCOSM OF COLLEGE LIFE, MICHAEL EDELSTEIN, PHD AND ASHWANI VASISHTH, PHD ARE CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO THINK BOTH LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT. A product of the generation that first recognized the environmental movement in the 1970’s, Edelstein’s expertise lies in the study of how humans are affected by their relationship with the environment from a psychological standpoint.

Having joined the faculty at Ramapo College in 1974, he has a longstanding and distinguished career advocating for environmental studies and policies on the campus grounds and beyond.

“Developing a practice of not only teaching, but living and doing, is what the Ramapo environmental program is all about,” says Michael. The sustainability discussion began in the 1980’s with a growing interest in renewable energy, recycling, farming and composting. During that time, many Ramapo faculty members became engaged with a global network of activists and became immersed in their learning community. Thus, Ramapo hosts guest speakers with world-class expertise.

Every student who attends Ramapo is exposed to sustainability and ecological literacy, which is infused throughout every major--not just the environmental ones. “We aim to create the elements of a sustainability community,” says Michael, who created a course called “World Sustainability” as a curriculum for students of any course of study.

Members of the 1Step E-board: Lily Makhlouf, Jillian Bartkowski, William Wall and Kristina Hollosi

Campus innovations include the Sharp Sustainability Education Center which also helps to incorporate envi-

The Center demonstrates the concepts of green building by using nat-

ronmental literacy and understanding across disciplines.

ural daylight, ventilation, and recycled and environmentally-friendly mate-

Students can take advantage of both volunteer and for-

rials. Special fixtures help reduce water consumption, and a geo-thermal

credit internship opportunities available through the Center,

system provides heating and cooling. The college is continuing to seek

and it is a hub for advanced study on environmental issues.

support to develop and expand the Center.

Workshops and programs on energy savings and sustain-

Susan Petro, DVM, a member of Ramapo’s teaching staff is in charge of

ability are also held in the structure which houses a “smart”

the greenhouse where you will find plants for research and demonstration.

classroom, a display gallery, an office, and support spaces.

“If I am teaching a class about plants with waxy cuticles, I can bring one in

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Beekeepers Kathryn Cabrera and Kaylah Birmingham

from the greenhouse as an example,” she says. Ramapo’s Garden Club uses it for cuttings from which they grow plants for fundraisers, and the sustainable living facility at the school starts seedlings for their garden there. The greenhouse produces both ornamental plants as well as food plant seedlings. It also produces perennials that provide nectar for the beekeeping program.

The Reed Academy in Oakland approached Ramapo to help design a program for their clients with autism who have aged out of state-run programs. Now, with the assistance of Ramapo faculty and students, Reed offers organic farming, education and food preparation to their clients and can sell produce to support their program. They have also created a vertical farm environment. This consists of using an artificial environment (such as a warehouse) to grow plants. The process allows for production year-round with comparatively fewer bugs and disease than traditional farming. It provides fresher produce because of its close proximity to market. Having a vertical farm on campus is a future goal of the environmental department.

Ashwani is working to make all aspects of Ramapo College more sustainable. “In many ways, we are ahead of the curve,” he says. “Our facilities department has installed LED’s and motion detector lighting to save energy. All campus building roofs have been painted white to reflect the sun and lessen the heat load on the buildings in hot weather, which lowers air conditioning costs.” Harnessing the sun is a renewable form of creating energy, and solar panel installations are throughout the campus and generate more energy than they use.

The cafeteria offers vegan and vegetarian options for students and food waste is composted and used for campus gardens and landscaping. A pending DEP grant for an industrial-strength composter on campus will result in zero food waste.

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Travel abroad programs bring a great deal of knowledge and value to students and Ashwani leads programs in both Peru and India which focus on sustainability.

“We all have an appreciation of globalization in a sense of sharing food and resources across borders,” he says.

“However, people feel their voice is taken away because they are swamped by forces at a global level. We try to emphasize the flip side, which is localism.”

Resources and programs on a local level tend to be siloed and isolated. However, the department’s mission is to create a network of resources with other schools and organizations in order to combine sustainability efforts. For example, Ashwani is seeking to find all the colleges and universities that have faculty-led sustainability trips and connect them with the focus of combining programs rather than replicating them.

In addition to classes, the college offers various sustainability-minded clubs offering different ways to get involved. 1Step is a student organization and outreach club focused on localized sustainability and environmental issues, ascertaining that Ramapo meets its commitment to carbon-neutrality.

Ramapo’s Student Living and Ecostewardship Program (SLE) encourages students to live a more mindful life, helping to create awareness of their carbon footprints, the consequences of wasteful behavior and emphasizing growing one’s own food along with community service and healthy, sustainable diets. The student body is very focused on supporting sustainability.

Environmental

students

also

collaborate

with

business school students to further enhance sustainability practices in business. Ramapo’s undergraduate degrees include: Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, and Sustainability.

“Environmental studies help us to learn where the hope is,” says Mike.

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GIVING BACK

VOLUNTEERISM BLOOMS IN WYCKOFF

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in pride WHEN TAKING A WALK THROUGH WYCKOFF, STOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS. You can, thanks to Partners in Pride (PIP), founded over 30 years ago by Tom and Mary Bugel with a mission to beautify the Township.

What began as an anti-litter campaign has grown to include the planting and maintenance of planters and pocket gardens

If everyone took a bag along with them and picked up

with perennials and annuals throughout town.

whenever they took a walk, it would make a difference!”

President Susan Litt has been a member since 2005. “I

“We need volunteers who enjoy gardening and

noticed people taking care of the flower pots in town, and

understand how to care for plants,” says Susan. “Over

decided I wanted to help.”

50 people help water, and many families ‘adopt-a-pot’

Suzanne Brown, PIP secretary has been a member for

to help. Gracious homeowners and business owners

eight years. “I can’t walk anywhere without picking up trash.

often provide water and hoses to help make the watering effort a bit easier.

PIP is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible. Many communities have a line-item budget for what PIP provides, so Wyckoff residents are fortunate to have this dedicated group helping to keep expenses down.

“It’s a very heartfelt organization to join because our members love the town and they want to give back,” says Susan. “There is great satisfaction in watching things become more beautiful.”

To volunteer, contact Greg Morgan wyckoffpip@gmail.com

ARTICLE KRIS PEPPER PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES COURTESY OF PARTNERS IN PRIDE

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ALLENDALE'S CELERY FARM AND THE SADDLE RIVER GARDEN CLUB

THE CELERY FARM + a peaceful paradise

“YOU TEND TO TAKE PLACES LIKE THIS FOR GRANTED; THEY ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY RARE.”

THE CELERY FARM IN ALLENDALE IMMERSES ONE IN

quality of life. “You tend to take places like this for granted; they are

THE SOUNDS OF NATURE...OF BIRD CALLS AS WELL

becoming increasingly rare,” says Jim.

AS THE SLOSH OF THE MUD BENEATH YOUR BOOTS.

Surprisingly, the two most detrimental factors in the property’s

As a working celery and onion farm during World War

preservation are deer overpopulation and invasive plant species. The

II, the operation folded and brought forth talk of develop-

deer eat the native species and the invasive plant species take over,

ing the 107 acres for housing or ball fields.

resulting in the loss of flowers and plants, many of which attract all

However, a local naturalist named Stiles Thomas

types of butterflies and moths. The deer eat the seedlings of native

started doing the groundwork to save and preserve

trees, so the woods cannot regenerate. A deer “exclosure” was built

the freshwater wetland in the 1950’s. The town bought

surrounding a parcel of land excluding the deer and raising aware-

the land in 1981, and Stiles became the first Marsh

ness of what the preserve looked like in its original state.

Warden. The Fyke Nature Association and the Borough

The preserve attracts many avid bird watchers. Over 250 species

of Allendale work to preserve the Celery Farm, along

of birds have been identified by sightings at the Celery Farm which

with Marsh Warden Mike Limatola.

can be viewed at their Ebird hotspot: ebird.org/hotspot/L229904

Jim Wright, Deputy Marsh Warden, notes the foresight Thomas had in positively impacting the residents’

“This is where people start falling in love with birds and nature. It’s relaxing to be here,“ says Jim.

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“IT’S GOOD TO GET OUTSIDE AND GET INTO NATURE.”

TEACHING THE LIT TLE SPROUTS + the saddle river garden club

More projects are on tap for the spring semester. “It’s gratifying to see the kids have a good time. Some of them have never put their hands in the dirt before!” says Karen.

“The Club has been in existence since 1926, when this was all farmland,” says Karen. “We enjoy the aspect of getting the kids involved so that they learn to love gardening. My grandmother got me started

Joanne Kakaty and Karen Williamson are digging in to help the

on planting flowers, and now I am teaching my grandchildren.”

next generation learn to love gardening. As president and vice-presi-

The group’s fundraising efforts include plant sales that support

dent of the Saddle River Garden Club respectively, Joanne and Karen

their speaker program as well as a $1500 scholarship for a high

have a dedication to beautifying their community and sharing their

school student pursuing studies in an environmentally-focused field.

love of the environment with children.

The spring sale is going on now. Plants may be pre-ordered and

Last fall, they hosted classes for kids at both Wandell School in

then picked up on Thursday, May 14 by contacting Joanne at the

Saddle River and at Reynolds School in Upper Saddle River. Children

email address below. Offered for sale are all kinds of perennials,

learned how to plant daffodil bulbs and are eagerly awaiting the first

annuals, vegetables, hanging baskets and planters.

sprouts to pop up with bursts of yellow blooms.

They also created birdfeeder pinecones to hang in trees attracting cardinals, chickadees and blue jays. “We like to create an awareness of all the different types of birds out there,” says Karen.

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“We are hoping that by planting and getting their hands dirty, the kids enjoy what they have done that day,” says Joanne. “It’s good to get outside and get into nature.”

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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JOHN SHEEHAN AT OLD STONE MUSIC AND COFFEE HOUSE

HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW JERSEY COUNTIES

THE CELERY FARM OF OLD, PLUS THE REAL JAMES BOND

Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church

Belcher Auditorium

In 2002, Jim Wright and Jerry Barrack

John Sheehan is a Finger Style Guitarist/

Historian Phil Jaeger focuses on his-

published “In the Presence of Nature”

Singer/Songwriter from Ringwood. He

torical highlights of New Jersey's 21

and did a presentation about the

is a steadfast proponent of the solo fin-

counties. Sites and events include

book. They will revisit this, focusing

ger style guitar performance whether it

deserted villages, a castle, the country's

on what has changed, and what has

be a festival performance, a small stage

oldest seaside hotel, canals, railroads,

stayed the same. Following, Jim will

or house concert. He performs solo

America's first coast-to-coast highway

give a talk on his new book “The Real

classic acoustic folk, rock, blues, popular

and “the trial of the century.” All wel-

James Bond,” about the ornithologist/

classic covers and original music.

come, no registration required.

explorer/author whose name was sto-

theoldstone.net

ridgewoodlibrary.org

len by Ian Fleming.

The Old Stone Music and Coffee House,

Allendale Borough Hall

Ridgewood Public Library,

fykenature.org/meetings

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SUMMER WORKSHOP REGISTRATION AT THE MCFAUL WILDLIFE CENTER

COMMUNITY, COFFEE AND COACHING WITH TRANSITION TALENT GROUP

Center, Wyckoff

Join Monarch Consulting for an open

An evening of fun and a buffet dinner

Registration begins for summer work-

discussion

your

to benefit the Community Church of

shops at the McFaul Environmental Center

search. Topics include making your

Glen Rock's mission outreach is head-

in Wyckoff for children from K-6th grades.

resume and LinkedIn profile stand out

lined by Bill Ervolino; comedian, writer,

Fun-filled workshop topics focus on native

and how to speak confidently about

and the Bergen Record’s former humor

flora, fauna and the environment. Activities

your time away from the workforce.

columnist. Author of “Some Kind of

will demonstrate how plants, animals and

Team up with job seekers who are

Wise Guy,” Bill shares stories about his

the atmosphere interact. Kids also get

eager to share their experiences and

family and growing up Italian. $55 per

to tour the facility, play games, meet live

support each other!

person; ($60 at door)

animals, and create some awesome crafts.

For more information, email:

Call 201.444.4625 or email:

201.891.5571

coaching@monarchconsultinghr.com⁣

office@communitychurchgr.com

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HEALTHY COOKING DEMONSTRATION FOCUSING ON LOW SODIUM OPTIONS

DINNER AND A COMEDY SHOW

HAVANA NIGHT

Bergen County Northwest Senior Activity

NYC

to

The Valley Hospital Auxiliary Saddle

Center, Midland Park

The Brick House Restaurant, star-

River Valley Branch and the Saddle

A healthy cooking demonstration for

ring

Vannesa

River Arts Council invite you and your

seniors focusing on lowering sodium

Hollinshead, Pat Ceasar and Rich

friends to dance the night away at

in their diets will be held at the Bergen

Carucci. One-hundred percent of all

Havana Night.

County

Activity

proceeds will benefit the Quest Autism

The evening will feature an authentic

Center, 50 Center Street in Midland

Program, a non-profit community-based

Cuban band from New York City, DJ

Park. Sponsored by Bergen County

day program for adults with autism.

Frank, Cuban and continental cuisine,

Departments of Health Services, Human

Tickets are $150 per person.

cocktails and more! Sponsorship oppor-

Services, and Parks and Recreation in

Contact: info@questnj.org or visit:

tunities are available.

partnership with ShopRite of Wyckoff.

questnj.org

Contact: nancyvbush@gmail.com

James A. McFaul Environmental

Northwest

Senior

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The Glen Rock Library

about

launching

The Brick House, Wyckoff

All

Star

Carol

Comedy

Montgomery,

comes

25 COMEDY NIGHT DINNER THEATRE Community Church of Glen Rock

GLOW, 145 Hopper Avenue, Waldwick

or mariaharper2@gmail.com

9 Sheridan Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus 201.857.4958 RosisBridalStudio.com

TRUNK SHOW

TRUNK SHOW

APRIL 17 - APRIL 26

APRIL 24 - MAY 8

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PARTING THOUGHTS

reduce and reuse SOME TIPS FROM RECYCLINGNJ.COM

NOTICE, WE’VE LEFT “RECYCLE” OUT OF OUR THREE “R’S” IN

REDUCE

THE TITLE BECAUSE THE BEST WAY TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT

+ Switch to receiving utility bills and bank state-

OF LANDFILL WASTE FROM YOUR HOUSEHOLD IS TO TAKE

ments online. Often companies will give you a

STEPS TO GENERATE LESS WASTE IN THE FIRST PLACE.

small discount for switching to paperless billing.

Small and simple changes in the way you live can dramatically

+ Check your printer settings to see if there is

affect how much waste is generated. Buy products that use less

an option for printing on both sides of the paper

packaging or are packaged in recyclable materials.

and change the default setting to use this option.

Although recycling an item of waste is better than disposing of it in

You will still be able to print on single sides of the

the normal trash, a lot of energy is consumed for both the recycling

paper when you need to.

process and the transportation of the waste to and from the recy-

+ Growing your own food can help reduce the

cling center. Choosing products that are reusable and long-lasting

amount of packaging you throw away. If you live

instead of single-use disposable products will save a lot of waste and

in an apartment you can still grow herbs or some

also save money over the long term.

small vegetables in window boxes or in plant pots inside your home. Vegetable peel, fruit and other non-meat food waste can be composted.

REUSE + Choose items that are reusable and long-lasting instead of single-use disposable products.

Buy loose fruit and vegetables at the supermarket instead of the pre-packaged kind. You can take plastic bags back to the store and reuse them multiple times. + For items that can be stored for a long time consider buying larger box sizes. Less material goes into making one large box than into multiple small boxes so you end up putting less waste in the trash. + Use washable dishcloths instead of paper towels, which cannot be recycled (although you can add them to your garden compost).

These and more tips are available online at recyclingnj.com/reduce.html

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