FABSCRAP is a non-profit recycling fabric scraps from design and fashion companies in NYC and creating opportunities for reuse. They endeavor to end commercial textile “waste” and maximize the value of unused fabric.
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Accepting Produce Donations!
Good morning Merchantville peeps! We are accepting excess produce, herb, plant and seed donations from all your gardens for our table at the first Market Off Centre of the season! Please drop off any washed produce or herbs
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IE Earns PSE&G Grant
The PSEG Foundation has contributed $2.5 million dollars in funding to the Sustainable Jersey grants program for municipalities and schools. Merchantville Borough was awarded one of fourteen $2,000 grants for promoting
Wellwood Park Clean-Up
Incredible Edible Merchantville invites you to celebrate our EARTH! Join our effort to clean and refresh Wellwood Park, promote environmental stewardship, and showcase this green space in all it's natural beauty!
Meet us on Sunday, April 25th at the Wellwood Park Gazebo on West Maple Avenue between Linden and Hamilton Avenue. We will be working in the park from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Please wear gloves and bring a rake if you have one. Water and snacks courtesy of Rita O'Brien from Real Estate Rita. Together we can make a difference! RAIN or SHINE - PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR A MASK
GT Proposes Resolution
As the community's sustainability organization, Merchantville's Green Team is requesting that a proposed resolution be placed on the agenda for the upcoming Council meeting on Monday, October 25th, to convey to
Tomten House in Town
A new neighbor has moved into Merchantville taking full advantage of our beautiful gardens and green team goals. Charlie Coar's tomten has moved from our family farm, Lalosen, in Sweden to our garden here so he can watch
Bronze Certification Achieved
On Tuesday, December 15th, the Borough of Merchantville was pleased to announce that Merchantville has been awarded Bronze level certification from Sustainable Jersey. They extended thanks to community volunteers from the Green Team, Incredible Edible and the Garden Club: Dorothy Foley, Joan Brennan and Cindy Hertneck and, Borough Community Development Director, Mara Wuebker for their contributions towards this achievement.
Dear Merchantville Boro:
Congratulations! We are pleased to announce that Merchantville Boro has been awarded Bronze Level certification! Your application was approved for 13 actions in 9 categories for a total of 155 points. Your achievement will be recognized during a virtual awards ceremony to be held at the end of February/early March in 2021. An email about this achievement, the virtual event, and promotional materials (including a customizable press release, and customized certified logo) will be sent to the mayor, clerk, and all account users in January 2021. In the meantime if you have any questions regarding your Sustainable Jersey certification feel free to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 609-771-2938. Please note that our offices will be closed from December 21 through January 1.
Congratulations again on this outstanding achievement!
Sustainable Jersey