Lambertville Announces Green Innovator Award

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ – The Lambertville Environmental Commission is seeking nominations for its first-ever Green Innovator Award. The award is being launched in connection with the city’s "Ditching Disposables" initiative.

An ordinance banning single-use plastic bags and styrofoam containers was passed in September 2018 and will be mandatory as of January 1st, 2020. Under the new law, plastic straws may be provided to customers only upon request. All stores must offer a paper carryout bag or reusable bag.

The Lambertville Environmental Commission's Green Innovator Award will recognize local businesses who embody the ideals of green business practices in conjunction with the Ditching Disposables initiative.

The first award will be nominated by and chosen by the public.

"Examples of green practices that would make a business eligible for the award include, but are not limited to, use of reusable bags, compostable take-out containers, or a bring your own mug initiative," the Commission said in an announcement.

To submit a nomination, visit: https://www.lambertvillenj.org/newsfeed-pages/451-green-innovator-award-nomination

The deadline for nominees is Sept. 13.