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ANJEC staff are working from home and at the office and are happy to assist you.
The best way to reach us is to email us ([email protected])
ANJEC staff are working from home and at the office and are happy to assist you.
The best way to reach us is to email us ([email protected])
Local Environment Matters!
Since 1969, The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions has been a
statewide organization that provides leadership, education, and support for
environmental commissions and other local boards and public officials, and
partners with other organizations to advocate for strong state and regional
environmental policy.
The mission of ANJEC is to promote local action to protect and restore New Jersey's natural resources and ensure equitable, healthy communities. ANJEC advances its mission by engaging in diverse and inclusive practices through leadership, partnerships, education, advocacy for strong public policy and support of environmental commissions, public officials, and communities throughout New Jersey.
Since 1969, The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions has been a
statewide organization that provides leadership, education, and support for
environmental commissions and other local boards and public officials, and
partners with other organizations to advocate for strong state and regional
environmental policy.
The mission of ANJEC is to promote local action to protect and restore New Jersey's natural resources and ensure equitable, healthy communities. ANJEC advances its mission by engaging in diverse and inclusive practices through leadership, partnerships, education, advocacy for strong public policy and support of environmental commissions, public officials, and communities throughout New Jersey.
ACTION ALERTS
Guidance on Dead or Diseased Birds, possible Avian Flu.
ANJEC is monitoring this developing situation and will share any updates as soon as they become available to us.
ANJEC is monitoring this developing situation and will share any updates as soon as they become available to us.
In the meantime some resources to assist.
- Report dead/diseased birds to NJDEP
- Guidance from NJDEP on disposal/handling of any dead or diseased birds that may be infected with Avian Bird Flu (HPAI – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza).
- Guidance from Cornell Ornithology Lab on maintaining home bird feeders.
2025-26 ANJEC Lame Duck Session Action Updates
2025-26 ANJEC Lame Duck Session Action Updates“Lame Duck” is an elected official or legislature still in power after an election but before the new officials take office, with limited influence or time to pass laws.
1. New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats Resilient Environment and Landscapes (NJPACT REAL) Rules: Creates more resilient communities by strengthening land use planning and regulation to incorporate climate change/flooding impacts.ANJEC Press Release on NJPACT Adoption!
2. Clean Energy Act (S237/A1480) – Establishes New Jersey 100% Clean Energy standard by 2035 and directs BPU to establish clean electricity certificate program.
- Did not pass. We will support this bill in the new legislative session starting today, January 13, 2026. Stay tuned for updates.
3. Food Waste Reduction Law (S2426/A2090): Require every solid-waste management district in New Jersey to develop a plan by 2035 to cut at least 50% of the food-waste generated in 2022 — and set up new regulations for composting facilities. - ADOPTED
4. Skip the Stuff Act (S3195/A5157): “Skip the Stuff” prohibits providing single-use utensils and condiments, except upon request, for take-out/delivery - ADOPTED
5. Open Space Conservation Tax Incentive Act (S3287/A197): Provides income tax deduction for sale of real property for conservation purposes. Encourages voluntary land protection, helps conservation compete with development without new state spending and it protects New Jersey’s natural future because it’s a win for open space, clean water and wildlife.
- Did not pass. We will support this bill in the new legislative session starting today, January 13, 2026. Stay tuned for updates.
Additional Priorities and Progress:6. Bill A1421/S1042 “Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act”-- ADOPTED
- Thank Governor Murphy for signing the Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act (A1421/S1042) into law! Call, text, or email Governor Murphy Call: (609) 292-6000; TEXT: (732) 605-5455; Email: https://nj.gov/governor/contact/all/
Join the Fight Against Toxic Plastics
SKIP THE STUFF BILL:
S3195 - Released from Senate Environment & Energy Currently in Senate Budget & Appropriations
Committee Chair: Senator Sarlo, District 36; A5157 - Currently in Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture
Bill Sponsor: Asw Collazos-Gill, District 27; Committee Chair: Asm Spearman, District 5
PACKAGING PRODUCE STEWARDSHIP ACT:
S339 - Released from Senate Environment & Energy Currently in Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee Chair: Senator Sarlo, District 36
A5009 - Currently in Assembly Environment Committee Bill Sponsor: Asw Collazos-Gill, District 27, Asw Hall, District 28 Committee Chair: Asm Kennedy, District 22
CALL YOUR NJ SENATOR AND ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVES TO URGE THEM TO SUPPORT THESE BILLS
Find your legislators
Hello! My name is [ Your Name] and I am a resident of [Your Town] . I’m calling you to ask your support for sustainable waste solutions. Specifically, asking you to vote YES on two bills: Packaging Product Stewardship Act (S3398/A5009) and “Skip the Stuff ”Bill (S3195/A5157) Thank you for your time and leadership on these issues.
SKIP THE STUFF BILL:
S3195 - Released from Senate Environment & Energy Currently in Senate Budget & Appropriations
Committee Chair: Senator Sarlo, District 36; A5157 - Currently in Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture
Bill Sponsor: Asw Collazos-Gill, District 27; Committee Chair: Asm Spearman, District 5
PACKAGING PRODUCE STEWARDSHIP ACT:
S339 - Released from Senate Environment & Energy Currently in Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee Chair: Senator Sarlo, District 36
A5009 - Currently in Assembly Environment Committee Bill Sponsor: Asw Collazos-Gill, District 27, Asw Hall, District 28 Committee Chair: Asm Kennedy, District 22
CALL YOUR NJ SENATOR AND ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVES TO URGE THEM TO SUPPORT THESE BILLS
Find your legislators
Hello! My name is [ Your Name] and I am a resident of [Your Town] . I’m calling you to ask your support for sustainable waste solutions. Specifically, asking you to vote YES on two bills: Packaging Product Stewardship Act (S3398/A5009) and “Skip the Stuff ”Bill (S3195/A5157) Thank you for your time and leadership on these issues.
FOOD WASTE REDUCTION ACTION NEEDED
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Does your Environmental Commission support municipal food waste/compost recycling programs? Your EC can help by urging your municipality to pass a resolution to have the NJ State Legislature pass and enact two legislative bills: (S2426/A2090) which calls for county-level food waste reduction planning and tiered permitting for composting operations; and (S2426/A2090) which allows for on-site composting in community gardens without excessive regulatory barriers.
A model resolution can be found HERE. |
