ANJEC
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Women-led state-wide environmental nonprofit
Proudly serving New Jersey's Environmental Commissions since 1969
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Proudly serving New Jersey's Environmental Commissions since 1969
www.anjec.org | info@anjec.org
Follow us on:
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Facebook - @anjecpage
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New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center, on behalf of the NJDEP, updated the 2019 NJ Rising Seas and Chaning Coastal Storms Report. Check it out! njclimateresourcecenter.rutgers.edu/wp-content/u...
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center, on behalf of the NJDEP, updated the 2019 NJ Rising Seas and Chaning Coastal Storms Report. Check it out! njclimateresourcecenter.rutgers.edu/wp-content/u...
Global food and packaging companies, including Nestle, PepsiCo, and Unilever, have vowed to collaborate on cutting plastic use and push for regulation after U.N. talks in August collapsed.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Global food and packaging companies, including Nestle, PepsiCo, and Unilever, have vowed to collaborate on cutting plastic use and push for regulation after U.N. talks in August collapsed.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Studies show that nearly 90% of Americans have detectable levels of BPA in their bodies. Now, new research reveals this everyday exposure is tied to changes in the heart’s electrical system.
New research shows everyday exposure to chemicals found in common plastics affects your heart
Urine tests and EKGs found higher exposure was linked to changes in heart rhythms.
www.kplctv.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Studies show that nearly 90% of Americans have detectable levels of BPA in their bodies. Now, new research reveals this everyday exposure is tied to changes in the heart’s electrical system.
NJ DEP tnership with the Sysco Corporation to expand the state’s successful program that creates oyster reefs from seafood shells recycled from restaurants -- improving the ecological health of coastal waters, reducing waste to landfills & enhancing climate resilience.
dep.nj.gov/newsrel/25_0051/
dep.nj.gov/newsrel/25_0051/
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
NJ DEP tnership with the Sysco Corporation to expand the state’s successful program that creates oyster reefs from seafood shells recycled from restaurants -- improving the ecological health of coastal waters, reducing waste to landfills & enhancing climate resilience.
dep.nj.gov/newsrel/25_0051/
dep.nj.gov/newsrel/25_0051/
Good idea and the food looks delish! Reduces invasive species populations and fosters sustainabe eating!
City officials host dinner to tempt residents to eat invasive species: 'They're delicious'
"There’s always work to do."
www.yahoo.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Good idea and the food looks delish! Reduces invasive species populations and fosters sustainabe eating!
The study spotlights the sustainable energy source's underreported health attributes. The panels prevented about 178 million tons of harmful air pollution from dirty fuels during the examined timeframe, contributing to reduced premature deaths.
New study reveals that solar panels are preventing premature deaths across the US: 'Their broader societal benefits are underexplored'
"These are benefits that extend well beyond electricity prices."
www.yahoo.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The study spotlights the sustainable energy source's underreported health attributes. The panels prevented about 178 million tons of harmful air pollution from dirty fuels during the examined timeframe, contributing to reduced premature deaths.
The Pitman Environmental Commission is hosting Alcyon Stewardship Weekend!
Saturday 11/15 9am-12pm Semi-Annual Invasive Plant Removal
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Sunday 11/16 2pm-3pm Seed Bombing!
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Saturday 11/15 9am-12pm Semi-Annual Invasive Plant Removal
www.facebook.com/share/14NSii...
Sunday 11/16 2pm-3pm Seed Bombing!
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November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Pitman Environmental Commission is hosting Alcyon Stewardship Weekend!
Saturday 11/15 9am-12pm Semi-Annual Invasive Plant Removal
www.facebook.com/share/14NSii...
Sunday 11/16 2pm-3pm Seed Bombing!
www.facebook.com/share/1AEiu2...
Saturday 11/15 9am-12pm Semi-Annual Invasive Plant Removal
www.facebook.com/share/14NSii...
Sunday 11/16 2pm-3pm Seed Bombing!
www.facebook.com/share/1AEiu2...
No longer need your sports equipment?
Many organizations distribute donated sporting equipment to needy communities in the United States, as well as to developing countries in need of assistance.
Check it out
-> www.levelingtheplayingfield.org/.../philadel...
Many organizations distribute donated sporting equipment to needy communities in the United States, as well as to developing countries in need of assistance.
Check it out
-> www.levelingtheplayingfield.org/.../philadel...
Philadelphia, PA Youth Sports Non-Profit - Leveling the Playing Field
www.levelingtheplayingfield.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
No longer need your sports equipment?
Many organizations distribute donated sporting equipment to needy communities in the United States, as well as to developing countries in need of assistance.
Check it out
-> www.levelingtheplayingfield.org/.../philadel...
Many organizations distribute donated sporting equipment to needy communities in the United States, as well as to developing countries in need of assistance.
Check it out
-> www.levelingtheplayingfield.org/.../philadel...
They're very clever, quite entertaining, truly haunting and only 5 minutes long. Check out these 3 awesome shorts on plastic pollution
Announcing the Winning Films of Plastic Kills... Again!
Our horror short film contest highlighting the terrors of plastic pollution has come to a close just in time for Halloween.
www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
They're very clever, quite entertaining, truly haunting and only 5 minutes long. Check out these 3 awesome shorts on plastic pollution
A nationwide Business Insider study counted almost 58 data centers had been built or approved for construction in New Jersey by the end of 2024. Data Center Map, another industry analyst, puts the number at 82. www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/as-d...
As data center projects surge, can NJ keep up? | NJ Spotlight News
In NJ, advocates, lawmakers and business grapple with surge in server farms and the power they need
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A nationwide Business Insider study counted almost 58 data centers had been built or approved for construction in New Jersey by the end of 2024. Data Center Map, another industry analyst, puts the number at 82. www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/as-d...
Realizing that $4 billion in Borough property value is at risk from flooding, Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Council will submit an application for a $300,000 grant to assist in flood mitigation and restoring the river.
$4B in Paramus Property at Risk: Environmental Commission to Review Saddle River Restoration Plan
The Environmental Commission will gather on Monday to discuss the Saddle River, best known for its flooding in Bergen County and Paramus
www.tapinto.net
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Realizing that $4 billion in Borough property value is at risk from flooding, Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Council will submit an application for a $300,000 grant to assist in flood mitigation and restoring the river.
The latest lawsuits are against three gas stations in South Jersey, one gas station in North Jersey, and one gas station in Central Jersey, who failed to abide by their environmental obligations set forth in prior administrative orders
AG Platkin and DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Two Settlements and Five Environmental Enforcement Lawsuits - New Jersey Office of Attorney General
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced five new environmental enforcement actions in communities considered overburdened under New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law and the settlement of two previous environmental justice lawsuits.
www.njoag.gov
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The latest lawsuits are against three gas stations in South Jersey, one gas station in North Jersey, and one gas station in Central Jersey, who failed to abide by their environmental obligations set forth in prior administrative orders
Join us for an informative webinar featuring insights from one of New Jersey’s first stormwater utilities, which was established in Maplewood in December 2024. Register here: secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Join us for an informative webinar featuring insights from one of New Jersey’s first stormwater utilities, which was established in Maplewood in December 2024. Register here: secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
New Jersey’s Park Rangers need help!
From cleaning up trails, to helping lost hikers, to monitoring plants and wildlife, Park staff have a wide range of responsibilities.
Compared to n www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/mess...
From cleaning up trails, to helping lost hikers, to monitoring plants and wildlife, Park staff have a wide range of responsibilities.
Compared to n www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/mess...
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
New Jersey’s Park Rangers need help!
From cleaning up trails, to helping lost hikers, to monitoring plants and wildlife, Park staff have a wide range of responsibilities.
Compared to n www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/mess...
From cleaning up trails, to helping lost hikers, to monitoring plants and wildlife, Park staff have a wide range of responsibilities.
Compared to n www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/mess...
Congrats to NJ's next governor! 1st woman since 2001 and first female democrat governor ever! Please protect NJ's water, air, natural resources and open spaces
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Congrats to NJ's next governor! 1st woman since 2001 and first female democrat governor ever! Please protect NJ's water, air, natural resources and open spaces
NJ League of Conservation Voters partnered with ANJEC and 25+ organizations to develop the ‘ENVIRO FIX in 26’ environmental agenda to set priorities for our next governor. Our communities deserve a future where they can breathe clean air & drink clean water..
njlcvef.org/policy-guide
njlcvef.org/policy-guide
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
NJ League of Conservation Voters partnered with ANJEC and 25+ organizations to develop the ‘ENVIRO FIX in 26’ environmental agenda to set priorities for our next governor. Our communities deserve a future where they can breathe clean air & drink clean water..
njlcvef.org/policy-guide
njlcvef.org/policy-guide
This is a large Rain Garden and we need Volunteers to help with the planting (construction of the Rain Garden will already be completed.)
Please email Randi Rothmel (rrothmel@anjec.org) if you have a couple of hours to volunteer with us on Friday, November 14th or have any questions.
Please email Randi Rothmel (rrothmel@anjec.org) if you have a couple of hours to volunteer with us on Friday, November 14th or have any questions.
November 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is a large Rain Garden and we need Volunteers to help with the planting (construction of the Rain Garden will already be completed.)
Please email Randi Rothmel (rrothmel@anjec.org) if you have a couple of hours to volunteer with us on Friday, November 14th or have any questions.
Please email Randi Rothmel (rrothmel@anjec.org) if you have a couple of hours to volunteer with us on Friday, November 14th or have any questions.
Check out ANJEC’s Monthly Digest for November featuring upcoming events, webinars, policy alerts, highlights of recent environmental news, and ANJEC publications & resources.
-> www.anjecnews.com/monthly-dige...
-> www.anjecnews.com/monthly-dige...
November 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Check out ANJEC’s Monthly Digest for November featuring upcoming events, webinars, policy alerts, highlights of recent environmental news, and ANJEC publications & resources.
-> www.anjecnews.com/monthly-dige...
-> www.anjecnews.com/monthly-dige...
Pinelands Preservation Alliance~
The environment is on the ballot today in the New Jersey Governor’s election. Tomorrow’s election will have a big impact on the Pinelands, including whether Wharton State Forest continues to have the protections it deserves.
pinelandsalliance.org/new-jersey-g...
The environment is on the ballot today in the New Jersey Governor’s election. Tomorrow’s election will have a big impact on the Pinelands, including whether Wharton State Forest continues to have the protections it deserves.
pinelandsalliance.org/new-jersey-g...
November 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Pinelands Preservation Alliance~
The environment is on the ballot today in the New Jersey Governor’s election. Tomorrow’s election will have a big impact on the Pinelands, including whether Wharton State Forest continues to have the protections it deserves.
pinelandsalliance.org/new-jersey-g...
The environment is on the ballot today in the New Jersey Governor’s election. Tomorrow’s election will have a big impact on the Pinelands, including whether Wharton State Forest continues to have the protections it deserves.
pinelandsalliance.org/new-jersey-g...
FROM RUNOFF TO RENEWAL:
ROLLING OUT A NEW STORMWATER UTILITY in NJ
Monday, Nov. 10
Noon - 1pm
via Zoom Webinar
REGISTER HERE: (No Charge)
secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
ROLLING OUT A NEW STORMWATER UTILITY in NJ
Monday, Nov. 10
Noon - 1pm
via Zoom Webinar
REGISTER HERE: (No Charge)
secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
FROM RUNOFF TO RENEWAL:
ROLLING OUT A NEW STORMWATER UTILITY in NJ
Monday, Nov. 10
Noon - 1pm
via Zoom Webinar
REGISTER HERE: (No Charge)
secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
ROLLING OUT A NEW STORMWATER UTILITY in NJ
Monday, Nov. 10
Noon - 1pm
via Zoom Webinar
REGISTER HERE: (No Charge)
secure.givelively.org/event/associ...
The Bloomfield Mayor Jenny Mundell: Serving on a Board or Committee (ie. Environmental Commission) is an opportunity to lend your voice, share your expertise, and work collaboratively with neighbors to strengthen our town. I encourage residents of all backgrounds and experiences to consider applying
Bloomfield Seeks Residents for Boards and Committees
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- At a Bloomfield town Council meeting earlier this year, more than 70 residents were sworn in to serve on Bloomfield boards and committees. These residents filled roles that...
www.tapinto.net
November 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Bloomfield Mayor Jenny Mundell: Serving on a Board or Committee (ie. Environmental Commission) is an opportunity to lend your voice, share your expertise, and work collaboratively with neighbors to strengthen our town. I encourage residents of all backgrounds and experiences to consider applying
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There's no simple solution to the climate crisis. For example, renewable energy creates 3x more jobs per $1 invested than fossil fuels, but most minerals required for solar come from Indigenous lands.
Some reflections on these tensions ahead of COP30: https://350.org/fair-fast-finite-transition/
Some reflections on these tensions ahead of COP30: https://350.org/fair-fast-finite-transition/
Reclaiming Our Future
We need a fast, fair, and finite transition. Fast because physics isn't waiting. Fair because people are not expendable. Finite because energy must level off.
350.org
October 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM
There's no simple solution to the climate crisis. For example, renewable energy creates 3x more jobs per $1 invested than fossil fuels, but most minerals required for solar come from Indigenous lands.
Some reflections on these tensions ahead of COP30: https://350.org/fair-fast-finite-transition/
Some reflections on these tensions ahead of COP30: https://350.org/fair-fast-finite-transition/
The rain garden will capture over one hundred thousand gallons of runoff annually, thus reducing pollution to the river. Dedication hosted by SO Environmental Commission.
Dedication and Opening of the South Orange Rain Garden
South Orange Environmental Commission, unveils rain garden to cut 100K+ gal polluted runoff, engage students in water monitoring and protect the Rahway River.
www.tapinto.net
October 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The rain garden will capture over one hundred thousand gallons of runoff annually, thus reducing pollution to the river. Dedication hosted by SO Environmental Commission.
ANJEC EC Jennifer Coffey: "It is critical for the public health, safety, and welfare of New Jersey residents and businesses that our next Governor and State Legislators take environmental policies seriously."
www.northjersey.com/story/opinio...
www.northjersey.com/story/opinio...
October 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
ANJEC EC Jennifer Coffey: "It is critical for the public health, safety, and welfare of New Jersey residents and businesses that our next Governor and State Legislators take environmental policies seriously."
www.northjersey.com/story/opinio...
www.northjersey.com/story/opinio...
As our fossil fuel addiction continues to warm the world, Arctic permafrost – the frozen soil, ice, and rocks beneath nearly a quarter of the Northern Hemisphere's landmass – is melting, releasing the greenhouse gases stored within.
After 40,000 Years, Microbes Are Awakening From Thawing Permafrost
Ancient life has been resurrected from the bowels of a military tunnel that penetrates the Alaskan permafrost.
www.sciencealert.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As our fossil fuel addiction continues to warm the world, Arctic permafrost – the frozen soil, ice, and rocks beneath nearly a quarter of the Northern Hemisphere's landmass – is melting, releasing the greenhouse gases stored within.