Sustainable JC

Join us for our quarterly Green Drinks and Green Biz Speed Dating Event at &CO-Working Space at 5:30PM for Food, Drinks, Trivia, and Raffle Drawings! Meet members of SJC and like-minded neighbors in a relaxed setting, play some rounds of trivia and win fun prizes! We'll be celebrating our Green Business Partners this evening. All are welcome and hope to see you there! Learn more about SJC's work and upcoming events, including the 2024 JC Green Fall Half Marathon/10K/5K in celebration of National Healthy Lung Month in October. This event will be sponsored by our friends at DCO Energy and Solar Landscape., with special thanks to &CO 👍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJf8E7gw

Did you know that nearly 98% of the phosphorus we consume in urban areas ends up in sewage sludge? 💡 A new study by IIASA researchers highlights the potential of phosphorus recovery from municipal wastewater as a sustainable solution to secure this essential mineral for future generations. 🌱 Why does it matter? Phosphorus is crucial for food production, but it's a non-renewable resource with uneven global distribution. By recovering it from wastewater, we can reduce our reliance on finite resources, cut down fertilizer costs, and promote a healthier environment. 🇸🇪 Spotlight on Sweden: The study explores how Swedish wastewater treatment plants can adopt phosphorus recovery technologies, turning waste into valuable resources! While smaller plants face challenges, collaboration and innovative sludge management strategies can make recovery economically viable and sustainable. Let's rethink waste management and embrace solutions that support a circular economy. What other ways can we turn waste into resources? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #TrashTalkThursday #CircularEconomy #PhosphorusRecovery #WasteToResource #SustainableFuture #IIASAResearch

Did you know that green spaces in urban areas do more than just beautify our city? They play a crucial role in improving our health and the environment! 🌱 Benefits of Green Spaces: 🌎 Cleaner Air: Trees and plants filter pollutants, making the air we breathe healthier. 🧠 Mental Well-being: Spending time in nature reduces stress and boosts our mood. 🌡️ Climate Resilience: Green spaces help cool down cities by reducing the urban heat island effect. 🦋 Biodiversity: They provide a habitat for birds, bees, and other wildlife, supporting our local ecosystem. How can you help? Get involved in community gardening, support tree-planting initiatives, or simply spend more time outdoors appreciating the green spaces we have! Let’s make our city greener and healthier, one tree at a time! 🌳💚 What’s your favorite green space in JC? Share it with us in the comments!

Did you know that green spaces in urban areas do more than just beautify our city? They play a crucial role in improving our health and the environment! 🌱 Benefits of Green Spaces: 🌎 Cleaner Air: Trees and plants filter pollutants, making the air we breathe healthier. 🧠 Mental Well-being: Spending time in nature reduces stress and boosts our mood. 🌡️ Climate Resilience: Green spaces help cool down cities by reducing the urban heat island effect. 🦋 Biodiversity: They provide a habitat for birds, bees, and other wildlife, supporting our local ecosystem. How can you help? Get involved in community gardening, support tree-planting initiatives, or simply spend more time outdoors appreciating the green spaces we have! Let’s make our city greener and healthier, one tree at a time! 🌳💚 What’s your favorite green space in JC? Share it with us in the comments!

Did you know that nearly 98% of the phosphorus we consume in urban areas ends up in sewage sludge? 💡 A new study by IIASA researchers highlights the potential of phosphorus recovery from municipal wastewater as a sustainable solution to secure this essential mineral for future generations. 🌱 Why does it matter? Phosphorus is crucial for food production, but it's a non-renewable resource with uneven global distribution. By recovering it from wastewater, we can reduce our reliance on finite resources, cut down fertilizer costs, and promote a healthier environment. 🇸🇪 Spotlight on Sweden: The study explores how Swedish wastewater treatment plants can adopt phosphorus recovery technologies, turning waste into valuable resources! While smaller plants face challenges, collaboration and innovative sludge management strategies can make recovery economically viable and sustainable. Let's rethink waste management and embrace solutions that support a circular economy. What other ways can we turn waste into resources? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #TrashTalkThursday #CircularEconomy #PhosphorusRecovery #WasteToResource #SustainableFuture #IIASAResearch

Did you know that the Bristlecone Pine is one of the oldest living trees on Earth? 🌲 These ancient trees can live for over 5,000 years! They thrive in harsh climates, like the White Mountains of California, where their twisted, gnarled trunks tell stories of survival through millennia. Tree Fact: The oldest known Bristlecone Pine, named "Methuselah," is over 4,800 years old, making it older than the pyramids of Egypt! 😮 What other tree facts do you know? Share them in the comments below! Let's celebrate these incredible giants of nature. 🌍💚 #TreeTriviaTuesday #NatureFacts #AncientTrees #BristleconePine #ForestWisdom

The Biden-Harris administration is taking its first steps to potentially regulate vinyl chloride, a versatile yet cancerous and flammable chemical widely used in PVC pipes and packaging. This comes after a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, raised serious health concerns. 🌍🚆 🔍 Why It Matters: Health Risks: Vinyl chloride is a known human carcinogen, highly flammable, and potentially explosive. Safety Concerns: Transporting vinyl chloride across long distances on accident-prone freight trains poses significant risks. 💡 Implications of Tougher Regulations: Health & Safety: Regulations would address health concerns, reduce cancer risks, and prevent accidents. Industry Impact: Stricter rules could disrupt markets for plastics used in medical devices, packaging, household goods, and more. 🏛️ What's Next: The EPA is starting formal studies to evaluate the risks of vinyl chloride and other chemicals. These assessments and potential regulations will take several years to finalize. JD Vance's Response: Pushed for better railroad safety and compensation for affected communities in Ohio. Advocates for residents' concerns about air and water quality. Stay informed and stay safe! 💪 #EnvironmentalSafety #ChemicalRegulation #PublicHealth #VinylChloride #SafetyFirst Read more: https://ow.ly/PB2M50STkGo

The daily grind of projects, deadlines, and pressures can be overwhelming. Amanda Briick, LCPC, Behavioral Health Clinical Liaison at the University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, shares insights on recognizing and managing workplace stress. 🔍 Common Causes of Workplace Stress: Struggling with work-life balance Increasing work demands Tight deadlines High performance expectations Lack of social support or community 💡 Signs of Excessive Stress: Physical: Headaches, chronic pain, muscle tension, digestive issues, sleep changes, fatigue Mental/Emotional: Irritability, feeling tense, social withdrawal, overwhelm, concentration struggles, tardiness, loss of interest, anxiety, depression ⏰ Consequences of Unmanaged Stress: Anxiety disorders, decreased immunity, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, insomnia, weight gain, heart attacks, strokes ✨ Tips to Alleviate Work-Related Stress: Exercise: Move your body for 10-15 minutes daily Relaxation Techniques: Practice deep breathing, mindfulness, yoga Take Breaks: Step away from your desk, avoid working lunches Develop Hobbies: Engage in enjoyable activities outside of work Seek Support: Connect with family, friends, therapy, or journaling 👥 How Employers Can Help: Be sensitive to staff needs Educate employees about available benefits Create a safe space for open communication Support work-life balance efforts Stay mindful, stay healthy! 💪 #WorkplaceWellness #StressManagement #MentalHealthMatters #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare Read more: https://ow.ly/9T4O50SOrQA

WHAT: Rally to Oppose the Turnpike Expansion Prior to Final Public Information Center in Jersey City WHEN: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | 5:30pm WHERE: Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center, 140 MLK Dr., Jersey City HOW: RSVP Here: https://ow.ly/pmiZ50Sy3kx MORE INFO: https://ow.ly/V6kI50Sy3ky Speakers will include Jersey City’s Mayor Fulop, Council President Joyce Watterman, Ward F council member Frank Gilmore, Ward E council member James Solomon, and advocates from the Turnpike Trap coalition.

Will your New Jersey town be underwater in the next 25 years? Here's how to check with map projections from NOAA. (Scott Anderson/Patch)New projections from NOAA and the UN highlight the urgent threat of sea level rise to New Jersey's coastal communities. Towns like Atlantic City and Ocean City face unprecedented flooding risks by 2050. We must act now to protect our homes and infrastructure from the impacts of climate change. 🚨 Immediate measures are needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate future flooding. Let's take decisive climate action to safeguard our future and ensure the safety of vulnerable communities. 🌍 Read more about the projections here: https://lnkd.in/eXFAru3f #ClimateAction #SeaLevelRise #ClimateEmergency #NewJersey #ActOnClimate #SaveOurShore