Reducing Food Waste This Holiday Season
As the holiday season quickly approaches, family and friends gather to celebrate yearly traditions and make new memories with one another. It’s no surprise that food is the focal point of many of these holiday traditions and memories. Unfortunately, during this time of the year, millions of pounds of food remain uneaten and end up in landfills. In fact, I Love A Clean San Diego, which is an environmental nonprofit in San Diego County, estimates Americans waste 25% more food during Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than the rest of the year. Food waste negatively impacts food security, the environment and climate change. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, Americans throw out more than 400 pounds of food per person each year. From people throwing away uneaten turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes and other seasonal treats, food waste is a growing problem that we must tackle.
REVISED SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE HUDSON COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021/2022
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq., known as the Open Public Meetings Act (the Act), the Board of Commissioners (the Board) of the Hudson County Improvement Authority (the Authority) has previously published and disseminated to the public a schedule of regular meetings to be held during the calendar year 2021-2022.
The Regular Meeting of the Authority previously scheduled for October 13, 2021 has been changed to Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The remaining schedule of regular meetings will be conducted at the time and place previously published and disseminated to the public and as set forth in the revised schedule attached. The schedule also provides notice and opportunity for a Caucus Meeting at 5:00 p.m. immediately prior to each Regular Meeting.
Learn how to Compost with Carrot and Banana and the HCIA!
HCIA is creating virtual presentations on various topics to enhance virtual learning in schools throughout Hudson County. Stay tuned for more!
Webinar for Hudson County Minority, Women-Owned, Disadvantaged, Veteran and Small Business Enterprises
The Hudson County Office of Business Opportunity in coordination with the Hudson County Improvement Authority recently hosted an informational webinar regarding opportunities for:
MBE/WBE/DBE/SBE/VBE PARTICIPATION IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE HONORABLE FRANK J. GUARINI HUDSON COUNTY JUSTICE COMPLEX
A video recording of the webinar is available to stream on demand by registering here:
Hudson County Improvement Authority Rolls Out Online Order System for Compost Bin/Rain Barrel Sales
JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- The Hudson County Improvement Authority is launching an online order form for residents to purchase compost bins and rain barrels. Each of these items are $40 and will be delivered directly to your doorstep. By making compost bins and rain barrels available for purchase online, the HCIA is keeping with its commitment to build a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Hudson County.
HUDSON COUNTY COVID-19 TESTING CENTER WILL OPEN TUESDAY AT HUDSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN SECAUCUS
Testing is on an appointment-only basis. Hudson County residents desiring a test must call the appointment line at 201-388-1097 beginning at noon tomorrow (Mon. 3/23)
SECAUCUS, NJ – Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise announced today that the County will open a designated testing center for the COVID-19 Virus at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus on Tuesday, March 24th. The testing center will provide by appointment service only. Starting at noon tomorrow (Monday) appointments may be made by calling 201-388-1097.
The testing site will operate 10am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday. It will also be able to test our first responders and expedite their return, so they can continue to perform their important public safety duties.
“Hudson Regional Hospital has the medical staff, facilities and circulation capacity to allow us to best respond to the need for COVID-19 testing,” says County Executive DeGise. “In addressing this crisis, we have been measuring many factors and we are encouraged that this collaboration provides us the a high-performing program enabling us to safely screen, test and treat patients.”
