Brick School Receives Sustainable Jersey Grant

BRICK, NJ — Lanes Mill Elementary School is the recipient of a $2,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools, one of 46 schools in the state to receive a grant, the organization said in a news release/

The grants, funded by the New Jersey Education Association, were distributed to fund a variety of projects including vertical aeroponic tower gardens, agricultural and sustainability curriculum, student green team capacity building, an outdoor classroom, a healthy habits program, enhanced recycling efforts and more.

At Lanes Mill, the funds will be used to purchase special recycling containers to streamline recycling efforts throughout the school and foster awareness on the benefits of recycling materials.

"The Lanes Mill Elementary School is very proud of our 'Green Team' in their efforts to secure this grant," Principal Jefferey Luckenbach said. "This grant will help us to ensure our commitment to maintain our efforts in creating a healthy and positive environment. This grant will support these efforts."

The NJEA has provided $750,000 to support a sustainable future for children across the state through the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program.

"This is an important program that directs resources into our schools and NJEA is proud to continue to work with Sustainable Jersey," NJEA Vice President Sean Spiller said. "It is our job to help create a new generation of engaged citizens and leaders. We help ensure that we leave a better world for our students when we emphasize the value of sustainability."

In addition to the grant funding, NJEA supports Sustainable Jersey for Schools as a program underwriter.

"Congratulations to the grant recipients. Sustainable Jersey for Schools aims to empower schools with the funding needed to implement important sustainability actions,” said Randall Solomon, executive director for Sustainable Jersey. “We look forward to the completion of these projects and the ongoing efforts of these schools and school districts. The NJEA-funded grants allow communities to come together to improve outcomes for students, staff and the environment."

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