Sustainable Margate

Sustainable Margate is the core of our city's Green Team. Comprised of local volunteers. a city employee, and with the support of the City Commissioners, Sustainable Margate is charged with the responsibility of improving the quality of life in Margate by focusing on sustainable practices that benefit the citizens and the city. The group meets monthly to steer local initiatives and work towards achieving certification from Sustainable Jersey, a statewide program which seeks to make municipalities sustainable on many levels.

Sustainable Margate works to lessen Margate's environmental footprint while keeping the city safe and attractive. It achieves its goals by maintaining a presence in various city activities such as Beachstock, the Cherry Blossom Festival, Fall Funfest, and Small Business Saturday. A booth and banner are set up and staffed with information to educate the public on healthy environmental practices. The group is stationed with other similarly purposed organizations such as Surfriders, the ACUA, and the Jacques Cousteau society.

Sustainable Margate also works in cooperation with city government to improve the quality of life in Margate by working towards tree conservation, reducing construction debris and litter, and encouraging increased recycling, among other initiatives. In particular, Sustainable Margate has created a model native garden with rain barrel drainage at city hall and is preparing a pamphlet for landscapers and homeowners on proper native trees and plants for this community.

Sustainable Margate is always looking for volunteers to participate in its activities.  If you are interested please stop by our monthly meeting at the Margate Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4 PM or contact our chairperson, Steve Jasiecki at 609 412 3648.