The Office of Sustainability serves to make Galloway Township a more “sustainable” community – a cleaner, greener place to live, work and visit. According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), such a community “uses resources wisely and sustainably, fosters a shared vision, brings people together to work toward long-lasting solutions, and considers future generations when making decisions today.”
Sustainability provides many benefits to a community, including lower capital and operating costs, improved public and environmental health, improved quality of life for residents, preservation of property values, and coordinated decision-making between local, State, and Federal governments. For these reasons and others, the Office of Sustainability is committed to being a resource, an advocate, and a catalyst for environmental education, recycling and solid waste management, litter abatement, stormwater management, energy efficiency, biodiversity, permaculture, habitat protection, conservation of natural resources, and water/soil/air quality.
Green Business Recognition Program
Galloway Township Clean Communities Program (Roadside Cleanups)
Kids Go Green/Sustainability for Schools Program
Patriot Lake Adopt-a-Garden & Sponsorship Program
Galloway Township Rain Garden (Main Municipal Complex)
Galloway Township Community Garden
Home Composting & Compost Education
Galloway Township Solar Challenge
GreenFest Annual Environmental Fair
Galloway Green Market – a Farmers Market
Buy Fresh, Buy Local Campaign
Sustainable Jersey – Silver-Certified Town
Environmental Film Series
Roadside Habitat Protection Program
Fair Trade Education
Clean Ocean Action - Municipal Blue Star Recipient
Reusable Bag/Bottle Education Program
Think Local First Program
“Cigarette Butts are Litter Too” (Keep America Beautiful) Campaign