Sustainable Margate Recognized for Innovation Efforts

Margate’s Green Team were recognized at the recent Sustainable Jersey annual award luncheon at the Sheraton Convention Center Hotel in Atlantic City.

Sherri Lilienfeld, a well-known real estate broker with a background in chemical engineering authored the initial Construction Pollution Ordinance for Margate.

NBC 10’s Ted Greenberg explains issue:

Lilienfeld has been working closely with Stephen Jasiecki, Chairman of Sustainable Margate to promote this ordinance through-out the state of New Jersey. Both accepted the award on behalf of Sustainable Margate.

Lilienfeld: We were alarmed that contractors didn’t realize the health and environmental hazards they were creating. There was no municipal oversight. Virtually no enforcement.

Sherri Lilienfeld: We addressed this with Margate government to see how they can update the building codes to include containment and cleanup measures.

It’s not just plastic and microplastic materials that are a problem from construction sites, it’s also fiberglass, silica dust, styro-foam and other contaminants entering our bays, ocean, air, food and bodies.

“It is an honor to take time to recognize Margate and the work they are doing to create a healthy environment for all,” said Randall Solomon, director of Sustainable Jersey.

Sustainable Margate Wins Creativity and Innovation Award.

Sustainable Margate is raising awareness and assisting New Jersey municipalities to pass laws for contractors to take protective measures to contain construction debris.

Ventnor is being encouraged to follow Margate’s lead.