Montclair's Charles Bullock Elementary Named 'Sustainable School'

Montclair’s Charles Bullock Elementary School is one of the first 59 schools in the state to obtain Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification.

The school – which obtained “bronze” level certification – is the only learning institution in Essex County to achieve certification as part of Sustainable Jersey’s inaugural nominees.

According to Sustainable Jersey, schools voluntarily qualify for the designation when they have demonstrated a commitment to “go green, conserve resources and take steps to create a brighter future.”

Qualifying factors include: Climate Mitigation and Renewable Energy, Diversity and Equity, Green Design, Healthy School Environment, Leadership and Planning and Student Learning.

See a list of some of the ways schools can qualify for the designation here.

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