Ringwood Sustainable Jersey Green Team Advisory Committee
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Vision
The Green Team will establish ecologically sustainable practices in Ringwood by
leading and/or supporting community efforts to reduce waste, cut green house
gas emissions and protect the environment. By supporting actions and policies
that preserve the natural beauty and historical character of the community, the
Green Team will ensure that future generations enjoy a stronger, healthier and
greener Ringwood. We are committed to the principle that conserving today will
preserve tomorrow.
Mission
To increase sustainability by engaging in educational campaigns, collaborating
with community and municipal groups to implement sound environmental
initiatives, connecting with the arts and the creative sector and functioning in an
advisory role to the council and other municipal entities.
Objectives
1. Develop awareness of sustainable, affordable practices through educational
campaigns that include but are not limited to disseminating information,
soliciting commitments, conducting giveaways, and organizing events for the
community.
2. Collaborate with residents, schools, businesses, non-profits and our
municipal government in the implementation of ecologically sound
initiatives that will reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and
protect the environment.
3. Connect the arts and creative sector with initiatives to protect the
environment.
4. Act as an advisory committee to the Borough of Ringwood specifically to:
- Manage the Borough of Ringwood’s participation in the “Sustainable
Jersey” program.
- Encourage the Borough of Ringwood staff to pursue sustainable practices
where possible and implement the governing body’s environmental
goals.
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Coordinate input and provide information for the Green Team section of
the Borough of Ringwood website and the Sustainable Ringwood
Facebook page.
- Identify initiatives for obtaining grants to support research and
environmentally sustainable actions by the municipal government.
- Provide advice and suggestions to the boards, commissions and and
committees of the municipal government to ensure that environmental
issues are considered in their deliberations.
Council Member -Councilwoman Michelle Kerr
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025
Environmental Commission Member -Gary Wogisch
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026
Board of Health Member - Sarah Lenington
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Non-Profit Member - Ann Siebecker
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026
Member - Jennifer Hsu
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026
Member -Linda Marks
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Member -Sarah Holle
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026
Alternate #1 -Tinamarie Yi
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025
Alternate #2 -Anne-Laure Bonhomme
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Alternate #3 - Joseph Cowdrey
July 15, 2025 – December 31, 2026
Honorary Member - Joanne Atlas
CLICK HERE for the 2025 Green Team Meeting Schedule
Sustainable Ringwood
CLICK HERE to visit the Sustainable Jersey website