EarthShare New Jersey Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary at Awards Ceremony and Reception

TRENTON, N.J. - April 1, 2014 - PRLog -- On Friday, May 30, 2014 from 6:30 – 10:00 p.m., EarthShare New Jersey will celebrate its 20th Anniversary at Grounds for Sculpture at 18 Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton, N.J. The 42-acre sculpture park and museum, located on the former site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds, will set the stage for the evening commemorating the organization's milestone anniversary. EarthShare New Jersey has played a key role over the years in mobilizing individuals, businesses and environmental leaders to work together to protect the state's natural resources and communities through volunteerism, workplace giving and sustainability campaigns.

"EarthShare New Jersey was founded in 1994 when 16 of the state’s leading environmental organizations joined forces to raise funds through workplace contribution programs," said Paula Aldarelli, Executive Director, EarthShare New Jersey. "Today, we provide funds to more than 65 local and national environmental groups and have raised more than $5.3 million in employee contributions from over 60 workplaces. It's an honor to build on this success and continue to grow our network to protect the beauty and bounty of our Garden State."

EarthShare New Jersey's 20th Anniversary reception will feature a photography exhibition showcasing NJ's wildlife, landscapes and waterways; ecofriendly auction prizes of unique experiences for bidding such as wildlife releases and art work; tastings of beer, wine and sustainable specialty dishes served by chefs from across the state; and live jazz music presented by Stringzville.

Tickets are $100 ($125 at the door) and are available for purchase at www.earthsharenj.org. For information on event sponsorship, contact Paula Aldarelli, ESNJ Executive Director, at (609) 989-1160 or paldarelli@earthsharenj.org.

About the Event Honorees
At the 20th Anniversary EarthShare New Jersey will recognize an individual and corporation that have demonstrated ongoing commitments to the protection of New Jersey’s environment through leadership, corporate action, philanthropic support and volunteerism. These 2014 honorees include current Columbia Law School Professor Edward Lloyd who will be awarded the Environmental Stewardship Award and TerraCycle, which will be presented with an Environmental Leadership Award. The commitment that both have shown toward the environment has changed New Jersey's future for the better, and in the case of TerraCycle, the country.

“We are honored by the award and greatly respect the important work EarthShare New Jersey has done in the state and beyond over the last 20 years,” said Tom Szaky, CEO, TerraCycle, Inc.

About Edward Lloyd, EarthShare New Jersey Environmental Stewardship Award Honoree
EarthShare New Jersey will award Edward Lloyd with the annual Environmental Stewardship Award.  As an activist and scholar with expertise in environmental law issues and citizen suit litigation, his unwavering commitment to the environment and social justice places him at the forefront of environmental accomplishments in New Jersey. Prior to joining Columbia Law School’s Clinical Programs in 2000 and establishing their Environmental Law Clinic, he directed the Rutgers University Law School Environmental Law Clinic (1985-2000), now know as the Eastern Environmental Law Center. Lloyd represents environmental and community organizations in complex civil suits that address urgent ecological challenges. He has lectured on various issues in environmental law and citizen suit litigation, including many environmental courses for practicing lawyers. Lloyd currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Eastern Environmental Law Clinic and the Fund for New Jersey. He has also been a Commissioner on the Pinelands Commission since his appointment in 2002 where he oversees the preservation and development of 1.1 million acres of the New Jersey Pinelands area. Additionally, he served as Executive Director for the NJ Public Interest Research Group (1974-1985).

About TerraCycle, Inc., EarthShare New Jersey Environmental Leadership Award
TerraCycle, Inc. is an international upcycling and recycling company that takes difficult-to recycle-packaging and turns it into affordable, innovative products.  Founded in 2001, TerraCycle is the world’s leader in the collection and reuse of non-recyclable post-consumer waste, working with more than 40 major brands globally to collect used packaging and products that would otherwise be destined for landfills. TerraCycle repurposes that waste into new, innovative materials and products that are available online and through major retailers. The waste is collected through TerraCycle’s Brigade programs, which are free fundraisers that pay for every piece of waste collected and returned. For information on how to join a TerraCycle Brigade and on purchasing TerraCycle products visit www.terracycle.com. In addition to the impact their work has on the environment, the company partners with the Arbor Day Foundation, Carbonfund.org, Charity Water and the National Wildlife Foundation.