Imagine tiny, unseen particles from construction sites—microplastics, fiberglass, silica dust, and more—polluting our air, water, and soil.
These contaminants can travel for miles, infiltrate our food supply, and even invade the human body, causing serious health risks.
Sustainable Margate, a local Green Team, decided to take action. Their groundbreaking ordinance (Ordinance #08-2025) earned Margate City the 2024 Sustainable Jersey Creativity and Innovation Award.
This video highlights:
✅ How construction pollution harms human health & the environment
✅ Ordinance requirements for contractors to reduce contamination ✅ How other NJ towns are adopting similar laws
✅ The vision to make construction pollution controls a state and federal law Led by Sherri Lilienfeld (former chemical engineer & real estate broker) and Steve Jasiecki (Chair of Sustainable Margate), this initiative has gained support from organizations like Clean Ocean Action, Surfrider Foundation, Beyond Plastics, and Sustainable Jersey.
🌊 Local action can spark widespread change. Together, we can safeguard our environment and health for future generations.
👉 Learn more or get resources to propose an ordinance in your community:
📧 SustainableSherri@gmail.com | 📱 (609) 287-1795
