Sustainability

Environmental protection and sustainability are a core personal value of mine. These values reflected in everything I do, from the merchandise I carry in my store, to the cloth tablecloths and reusable flatware I bring to events, and to the repurposed, handpainted yard signs which promote my campaign, without adding additional plastic into our world.

I believe there is a lot we can do as a borough to be more mindful of our carbon footprint. Below are just a few examples, and I look forward to working iwith the Hopewell Valley Green team and our local non-profits to find more ideas.

Encouraging sustainable land care though education, incentives, and ordinances.
Advocating with Mercer County for more expansive recycling options.
Partnering with companies such as TerraCycle and One Compost Can for convenient curbside compost and recycling options that are also cost effective for residents.
Meet with local restaurant owners to find alternatives to plastic packaging.
Holding all official borough events to greener standards, so that we can model sustainability as a municipality.
Establishing ordinances that will limit the use of plastic yard signs placed in public right-of-ways, which in addition to creating plastic waste, also create litter on our streets and detract from the visual appeal of our town.