Increase the numbers of South Jersey residents, businesses and community and governmental organizations that are aware of environmental problems affecting our region.
Increase the numbers of South Jersey residents, businesses and community and governmental organizations that prioritize sustainability as a pathway to ameliorate environmental problems.
Increase the numbers of sustainability projects and programs and efforts in South Jersey that address these problems in a substantive manner.
Caren Kaufman Memorial Grant Program
Sustainable South Jersey announced our new grant program in 2023, created to honor Caren Kaufman, a grassroots activist who was dedicated to sustainability and health. In 2010, Caren was diagnosed with breast cancer. Receiving this unexpected, life-changing news triggered her to research causes; she wondered if environmental factors could have contributed to her illness. Due to generous donors, the Caren Kaufman grant program will issue grants $500-$1000.
Click here to learn more about the grant program.
For over 10 years the Annual Earth Festival has been our biggest sustainable event of the year.
Enjoy educational speakers, conversation, and networking. Three leaders in sustainability speak (10 minute lightning talks) at each meeting. Click the icon to learn more
Fund your South Jersey initiative! Sustainable South Jersey announced our new mini-grant program in 2020, created to help support exciting environmental initiatives in the South Jersey region.
On Earth Day 2025, Sustainable South Jersey awarded $3,400 from its Caren Kaufman Memorial Fund to five community organizations in South Jersey. The program was created to honor Caren Kaufman,
Foraging Illustration by Andi Craciun What is Foraging? Foraging is defined as the searching for and gathering of food from wild sources. Animals throughout the history of life on
Problematic History The grassy lawn has become a staple of the American landscape especially in suburbia. It is a point of pride for some and a chore for others,
This video series describes Ed Cohen’s journey as he makes his yard more attractive to birds and butterflies at the same time as reducing water run-off. Each less-than-a-minute video covers a different topic.
You can find Ed’s videos here.
Driving Sustainability in South Jersey to benefit our collective future.
