Supporting a more sustainable future in Jersey City

Greener JC is an environmental action organization committed to supporting a more sustainable future in Jersey City. The organization’s actions include but are not limited to, promoting waste and energy reduction through community outreach and educational actions, supporting sustainable development efforts, and facilitate partnerships to help the community be resilient in the face of global climate change. 

Greener JC is a registered 501(C)(3).

• Straw Reduction Campaign. With the assistance of Clean Water Action's ReThink Disposable Campaign, Greener JC launched a straw reduction initiative in September 2018.  Learn more about the benefits of going straw free, and join our No Straw November campaign. Please email to learn more!

• Bio Blitz. Join a City-wide event to document the biodiversity in your backyard. Learn from scientists and local naturalists about the organisms living in your community while contributing to an international  effort to assess the diversity of life.

• Facilitate a Reusable Bag Share Program. Jersey City banned single-use plastic bags as of June 28, 2019! Greener JC has been working with local businesses to promote a reusable bag share program.