Hopewell Township, Mercer County, NJ — Hopewell Township has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification at the bronze level. Certified towns were announced at the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon on November 18, 2025, in Atlantic City, during the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference.
Sustainable Jersey’s participating communities now represent nearly 83% of all municipalities in New Jersey, reflecting a growing statewide movement toward sustainability.
“Achieving Bronze Certification with Sustainable Jersey is a tremendous accomplishment for our
community,” said Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning. “It reflects the hard work of our volunteers, staff, Environmental Commission and Green Team, and Township Committee, all of whom are committed to building a greener, more resilient Hopewell Township.”
To become certified, municipalities must document positive actions that focus on people, prosperity, and the planet, meeting the following requirements:
- Establish a “green team” or equivalent body that coordinates sustainability efforts.
- Complete a certain number of actions across categories such as energy, waste, natural resources, land use, outreach, etc., reaching a minimum point total to qualify for Bronze.
- Document those actions and submit with the certification application.
Hopewell Township was specifically recognized for its efforts in recycling, natural resource protection, energy efficiency, and community outreach.
“It is a privilege to support these efforts as liaison to the Environment Commission,” said Committee Member Uma Purandare. “From energy conservation to community engagement, this recognition shows that our collective efforts are making a real impact.”
In 2025, 83 municipalities achieved Sustainable Jersey certification. Of these, 52 towns earned bronze certification and 31 achieved silver certification—the program’s more advanced level. Bronze-level certification requires a municipality to document completion of a balanced set of the program’s sustainability actions, meeting a minimum of 150 points.
Currently, 191 towns across New Jersey are certified through the Sustainable Jersey program, which continues to serve as a model for community-based environmental progress.
“It’s inspiring to see communities of every size across New Jersey leading the way toward a more sustainable and resilient future,” said Randall Solomon, director of Sustainable Jersey. “These municipalities are not waiting for change—they’re creating it, through action, innovation, and collaboration.”
The Township extends its sincere appreciation to the volunteers, Hopewell Township staff, Environmental Commission, Hopewell Valley Green Team, and the Township Committee, who worked hard to make this possible.
View the full list of 2025 Sustainable Jersey Certified Municipalities.
About Sustainable Jersey
Sustainable Jersey provides tools, training, and financial incentives to support communities as they pursue sustainability initiatives. As New Jersey faces challenges such as the climate crisis, a growing equity divide, and environmental pollution, municipalities and schools are taking action to be part of the solution. Sustainable Jersey participants have successfully implemented and documented nearly 30,251 sustainability actions, and the program has provided more than $8.6 million in grants to municipalities, school districts, and schools for community-based projects that create healthy and sustainable communities across the state. www.SustainableJersey.com; www.SustainableJerseySchools.com