Kinnelon Environmental Advisory Committee

03/23/2021

Unfortunately, the Environmental Advisory Committee is not able to sponsor a borough-wide clean-up this year, but check out this fun way to join a global clean-up for Earth Day. Simply gather your friends and family (or work alone) and register your clean-up to have it recognized on the map.

NOTE: THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS! PLEASE EMAIL KAREN IUELE @ [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION

Join the Great Global Cleanup! Find a cleanup near you. Register a cleanup for your organization. Be a part of the largest environmental volunteer event in history!

11/17/2020

11/13/2020

It’s official — single-use plastic and paper bags in all stores and food service businesses in New Jersey are banned, this after Gov. Phil Murphy signed the bill into law. The new measure, the strongest bag ban in the country, according to Murphy’s office, is a significant step to reduce harm ...

11/26/2019

Here is some food for thought on sustainability and Thanksgiving!

Traditions and turkey don't have to be incompatible with Earth-friendly practices

09/25/2019

07/29/2019

It can be hard to balance entertaining and environmentalism, especially in the summer. But there are "better" choices to be made.

When in doubt, avoid single-use items

05/30/2019

Paper or plastic bags? The best choice is actually to bring your own! Stop by Borough Hall (upstairs outside the Clerk's office) if you need another reusable shopping bag. We've got you covered.

05/08/2019

The Morris County Municipal Authority's free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off events for 2019 will be held on the following four Saturdays: May 11, June 8, September 4 and October 19 from 9am - 2pm, rain or shine.

Welcome to the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority's (MCMUA) website; MCMUA.com. The MCMUA Solid Waste Division implements recycling, solid and hazardous waste programs throughout Morris County. The MCMUA Water Division sells drinking water to several municipalities and water companies. The....

04/23/2019

Kinnelon celebrates Earth Day THIS SATURDAY APRIL 27! Come on out for a fun community event. Good news - Fayson Lakes Spring clean-up day is also happening this Saturday! So grab a friend and meet us at Borough Hall, Smoke Rise Village Inn parking lot or the Fayson Lakes clubhouse to spend a little time outdoors sprucing up our wonderful neighborhoods.

04/09/2019

SAVE THE DATE for the Kinnelon Earth Day community clean-up event!

03/21/2019

This is a really good article about the recent changes to recycling world-wide and it explains why, now more than ever, our focus should be on reducing and reusing - especially plastics

Last year, China drastically cut back its imports of plastic waste to recycle. Now the U.S. and other wealthy nations must figure out what to do with their discards.

03/13/2019

More great ideas! Stashers reusable silicone bags (instead of disposable ziploc type baggies) and Bee's Wrap sustainable food storage products are two of our favorites.

From sandwich bags to paper towels, food prep and storage is rife with products destined for the landfill. Here's how one food writer cut back on waste without sacrificing modern conveniences.