tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85122537053994812712011-08-05T15:59:35.320-07:00WELCOME TO THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION GREEN BLOG! This blog was started in 2008 by then Mayor Terrezza and continues to be part of the Township of Union Green Team efforts to make Union GREEN!**************************************************************************************** Joseph Florio, Mayor-----------------Suzette Cavades, Comm. Of Pub. WorkTownship of Union DPWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15643398037324618959noreply@blogger.comBlogger471100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512253705399481271.post-39328045286470823042011-06-09T07:16:00.001-07:002011-06-09T07:16:57.195-07:00

Dear friends and neighbors,Our Memorial Day Parade was great! Many residents came out to support the veterans. They truly did a fantastic job, if you miss it, watch channel 34 for the re-broadcast. Talking to the veterans, they plan to make it even bigger next year. Wow, I look forward to it again. The front steps of town hall have been meticulously upgraded by the Union Garden Club. I know that

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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has announced and published the 2010 Recycling Tonnage Grants. As you all know, this grant is based on 2009 recycling tonnage data from our markets and our Recycling collection in town.Last year the Township of Union became the Number one municipality in the county with the highest tonnage of recyclable material disposed and with the

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MOBILE PAPER SHREDDINGTue. Oct. 5th Warinanco Park -RoselleHAZARDOUS MATERIAL COLLECTIONSat. Oct. 16 2010-Lucent Technologies- N. Providence COMPUTER & ELECTRONICS Sat. Oct. 30 2010 Lucent Technologies- New Providence

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MOBILE PAPER SHREDDING EVENTS Wed. July 21st Rahway City Hall- RahwayCOMPUTER & ELECTRONICS Sat. July 24th 2010 UC Vo Tech School- New Providence

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Paper shedding event will be held on:Sat. June 26th UC Vo tech Scotch PlainsHousehold collection waste Will be held : Sat. June 12th 2010-Lucent Technologies-New ProvidenceFor Both Events residents MUST register with the County Recycling office.You can visit WWW.UCNJ.ORG/Recycling or call 908-654-6889

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Sat. APR. 17th 2010- Union County College-Cranford

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Fri. April 23rd Cedar Brook Park- PlainfieldSat. April 24th UCC-Cranford

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We hope that you havereceived our 2010 Collection Calendar. There are some major changes in the collection of the recyclable,household garbage and bulk waste.If you have not received the calendar you can request one to be mailed to you by contacting DPW at DPW@uniontownship.com

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The 2010 Collection Calendar has yet to be mailed due to the new waste collection contract that has yet to be resolved. In the mean time, please continue to follow the 2009 collection calendar until further notice. January 7, 8 and 9th will be paper and cardboard collection. January 14th, 15th, and 16th will be glass and bottle collection. January 21st, 22nd and 23rd will be paper and cardboard

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November 16, 2009 The Honorable Anthony Terrezza Mayor, Union Twp. 1976 Morris Avenue Union, NJ07083 Dear Mayor Terrezza: We are pleased to announce that your municipality has achieved the 2009 Sustainable Jersey certification. The certification is good for three years. Your town is part of an elite group of municipalities that have achieved the prestigious Sustainable Jersey certification in

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Press ReleaseContact: Frank BradleyPhone: 908-851-8500 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE1:00P.M.. EDT, October 28, 2009TOWNSHIP OF UNION’S RECYCLING HITS RECORD HIGHTOWNSHIP OF UNION, UNION COUNTY, N.J. Mayor Anthony Terrezza and Commissioner of Public Works Brenda Restivo announce that today the Township of Union Public Works Department’s recycling program shows that is working. A recently released state

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47 New Jersey Towns Submit for Sustainable Jersey™ CertificationAwards Presentation on November 17 at NJ League of Municipalities ConferenceTrenton, NJ (October 1, 2009) - Representatives of Sustainable Jersey today released the list of thefirst 47 New Jersey municipalities that have submitted for Sustainable Jersey certification. Out of the 231municipalities that have registered to start the

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A meeting will be held in Town Hall's Bonnell RoomOn WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14 2009 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the Township of Union's Sustainable Jersey Application.The public is invited

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A meeting will be held in Town Hall's Bonnell Room onWEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14Th at 7:30 P.M.To discuss The Sustainable Jersey Initiative.The public is invited

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Please be advised that the work on VAUXHALL ROAD is part of the Elizabethtown Gas Company and approved by the County. (VAUXHALL Rd is a County Road.)The department has received numerous calls, however we cannot answer many of the question since the project was approved by the county. The department is attempting to reach out to Elizabethtown Gas and the County to answer some of the questions. In

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BPU aims to recycle 20,000 units by paying $30 By SCOTT FALLON STAFF WRITER New Jerseyans can get clunker refrigerators or freezers hauled away for free and be paid $30 under a recycling program launched this week by the state Board of Public Utilities.The $3.3 million project is an attempt to recycle 20,000 refrigerators with two environmental goals in mind: the removal of inefficient

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The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) has asked us to provide and your citizens some important information regarding this hurricane season.Hurricane season runs from approximately June 1 through November 20, but as demonstrated by the 2005 season (including Hurricane Katrina) this time frame can vary. For New Jersey, the peak time for hurricanes and tropical storms runs from

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As of December 31st 2008 the New Jersey Deparment of Environmental Protection has declassified "Batteries" from the hazardous waste list. This is in response to a study by the USDEP that affirms that the old batteries (With hazardous waste such as mercury) are no longer in circulation. YOU CAN DISPOSE OF YOUR BATTERIES "A-AA-AAA-C-D" WITH YOUR REFUSE.

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1. One of the biggest, yet simplest things you can do is to snip your six-pack rings! Six-pack rings should be cut apart before putting them into the garbage (even if you don't live near the ocean). This is because they may be dumped into waterways with other garbage, or swept into the ocean by wind from landfills. Once underwater, these rings are invisible, and many animals can't avoid them

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Responding to the growing need for environmental stewardship and calls from the Township’s community for the implementation of sustainable practices, The Township of Union Department of Public Works has adopted this Green Purchasing Policy. The following policy outlines the purchasing component of Township of Union’s Department of Public Works plan to “green” its products and services. 1.0

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Anti-Idling Vehicle EducationThe Township of Union recently notified all of the businesses about vehicle idling law that may require you to make a few changes in your habits. If you and enough other drivers reduce unnecessary vehicle idling, the result could be cleaner air for everyone.

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THURSDAY GREEN CONCERTSThursday May 28th Beginning at 6:30 P.M. Thru 8:30 P.M. at Columbus Park, Union N.J. This event will commence the Green Fair Weekend with local Band playing in the park ,

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FRIDAY APRIL 4TH IN PLAINFIELDThis Service is free to Union Co. Residents and you can watch your document being shredded in front of you.For more information contact The Union County office of Recycling! Link Below!

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SUNDAY APRIL 19th in CRANFORDThis Service is free to Union Co. Residents and you can watch your document being shredded in front of you.For more information contact The Union County office of Recycling! Link Below!

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Always cut up six pack holders. If they get into the water supply , they will strangle birds and get tangled up in them. They can also get stuck on dolphins' noses condemning them to a slow death by starvation.

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Try to remember to take bags with you whenever shopping. Many supermarkets offer durable bags for life which last considerably longer than the usual bag

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Only one tenth of the food that animals eat is converted into meat. Some fast food restaurants have a reputation for using rainforest beef, and each individual burger farmed this way causes deforestation of an area the size of a kitchen

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Reducing engine idling will improve our air quality, reduce our carbon footprint, protect our health and save money.1. Vehicle emissions are the leading source of toxic air pollution in New Jersey .Burning gasoline and diesel in our cars and trucks releases:• particulate matter,• dirt,• nitrous oxides,• hydrocarbons such as formaldehyde and benzene, and• carbon monoxide. 2 Vehicle emissions are

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YOUR local Home Depot is NOW accepting old mercury light bulbs (Fluorescent)! The Home Depot Corporation has begun a national campaign to recycle these hazardous waste bulbs. Visit or contact your local HOME DEPOT!

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Using rechargable batteries saves a lot of energy, toxic chemicals and money!

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When you or your family grow out of old clothes/books/furniture/boyfriends, take them to a charity!

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As recycling becomes increasingly important, local authorities are beginning to provide more and more recycling points. The variety of recyclables material is also growing fast. Plastic, wood , paper, tires, glass, tins, and cans, even clothes and shoes can be recycled. IN FACT... ALL OF LEVI STRAUSS'S NEW STATIONARY IS MADE FROM RECYCLED DENIM OFF-CUTS!

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The recycling logo consists of three arrows forming a circle. It’s known as a ““Mobius Loop””. If the logo displayed on a dark background it means the product or package is made from recycled material. If the it’s on a light background the material can be recycled.

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THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION RECYCLING COORDINATOR CLIFF PIETRUCHA can be contacted at 908-686-1922 or CPIETRUCHA@Uniontownship.com

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Buy Locally Buy food (and drink - ideally tap - water) from local companies whenever possible. Each pound of local food you purchase prevents a quarter pound of global warming (C02) emissions. Support your area's Farmer's Market. If possible, grow your own fruits and vegetables using organic gardening practices. You can find local farmer’s markets, community supported agriculture, restaurants

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While shopping, if you only buy a few products skip the shopping bag. For larger purchases, bring your own. Learn about the dangers of plastic bags and what countries around world are doing about it!

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Bulk Purchases -Avoid products that are packaged for single use (i.e., drinks, school lunches, candy, cat and dog food, salad mixings, etc.). Instead, buy in bulk and transfer the products to your own reusable containers. Many health food stores have bulk bins where they sell everything from grains to cereal to cleaning products.

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Reducing purchases.... In general, think before you buy any product - do you really need it? How did the production of this product impact the environment and what further impacts will there be with the disposal of the product (and associated packaging materials)? When you are thinking about buying something, try the 30-Day Rule -- wait 30 days after the first time you decide you want a product

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Simplify Your life as much as possible. Only keep belongings that you use/enjoy on a regular basis. By making the effort to reduce what you own, you will naturally purchase less/create less waste in the future. For information on voluntary simplicity, check out Voluntary Simplicity Web Resources.

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Big News in the Electronics Recycling Arena!!!! Beginning February 15th, all Best Buy stores will begin accepting electronics!!!! While there are certain conditions and exemptions, this is certainly a great 7-day/week option for residents!! _______________________________________________________For More Information contact:__________________________Union NJ (Store 472)2391 Route 22 WUnion,

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Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to learn how to set up a food waste recycling system. Join other county businesses and institutions in meeting local food waste composters and haulers to see how this green initiative can save you money.  Registration is Free! Monday March  16th 2009           Kean University (Union. N.J.) For registration and information please contact: The Union

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Pack a Waste-Free Lunch  A waste-free lunch means that you have no packaging to throw away when you're done - nothing other than apple cores, banana and orange peels, peach or cherry pits. The best way to reduce garbage is to not create it.Fueling Refuel your vehicle during the evening hours to reduce the amount of pollution created.Combine errands and plan out the shortest route possible. The

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 Farmers' markets, sometimes called greenmarkets, are markets, usually held out-of-doors, in public spaces, where farmers can sell produce to the public.Farmers' market produce is renowned for being locally-grown and very fresh. People argue farmers' markets allow farmers to pick produce at the peak of flavor, preserve the nutritional content of fresh produce, and since locally-grown produce does

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Fertilization -Fertilizing your lawn encourages healthy plant growth. In this case, however, MORE IS NOT BETTER! Fertilize sparingly, as you can actually over stimulate plant growth, making the lawn more susceptible to dry conditions and disease. Additionally, the more fertilizer applied to a lawn increases the likelihood of harmful chemicals running off into streams or seeping into groundwater.

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 A DON’T Bag grass  plan can save the homeowner time, energy and money, and reduce the amount of waste going to our landfills. The principle is simple - return clippings to your lawn. By leaving your clippings on the lawn and allowing them to work their way back into soil, you can realize these benefits and still maintain a beautiful, green lawn. In fact, grass clippings contain valuable

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The lawn should be mowed frequently enough so that no more than 1/3 of the leaf blade length is removed during any one mowing. During periods of active turf grass growth, many lawns will require mowing more than once per week if this recommendation is to be followed.. If extended wet periods prevent timely mowing and the turf grass gets excessively tall, move the mower height adjustment to the

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