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HCIA 2021 CALENDAR
CLIMATE CHANGE
A calendar of art created by Hudson
County students in recognition of the
annual Hudson County Improvement
Authority Earth Day Calendar Contest.
Over the past several decades, scientists have noticed significant changes
in our environmental conditions, like an increase in record-breaking hot
days — this is called climate change. Our rapidly changing climate makes
it difficult for all living things, especially humans and animals. That’s why it’s
important for each of us to reduce our carbon footprint. Carbon footprints
are ways humans contribute to the dangerous chemicals and greenhouse
gases that are released into the atmosphere. This year, the Hudson County
Improvement Authority has provided you with tips and information in the
2021 calendar about what we can all do to protect the future of our planet.
JANUARY 2021
Kiya Vanera, Grade 2 - PS #25
NEW YEAR, NEW CHOICES
A new year is a good opportunity for all of us to make productive lifestyle
changes, including making choices that will help reduce our carbon
footprint. This year, challenge yourself to go Zero Waste by limiting plastic
use and buying secondhand clothing and package-free items.
Fun Fact: Did you know the HCIA offers free tips for you to limit
waste? Visit HCIA.org to learn more!
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 1 2
New Year’s Day
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Eastern
Orthodox
Epiphany Christmas
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Eastern
Orthodox
New Year
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 25 26 27 28 29 30
COOL LINKS COOL APPS
packagefreeshop.com Recycle Studio
livescience.com
FEBRUARY 2021
Kaivalya Dutta, Grade 3 - BelovED Community Charter School
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!
The best way to keep our neighborhoods clean is by limiting what needs
to be disposed of, reusing and repairing items before they are tossed in
the trash and recycling properly. When products like plastic bottles are
manufactured, harmful factory chemicals can be introduced into our air.
Instead, consider using a reusable water bottle to save money and help
to sustain the environment for years to come.
Fun Fact: Only plastics with #1 and #2 printed on them should be
recycled. Download the Recycle Coach app on your phone or tablet
to learn more about your local recycling programs and schedule.
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 1 2 3 4 5 6
National
Freedom Day
First Day of
Black History
Month Groundhog Day
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Lunar New Year
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Valentine’s Day Presidents’ Day Mardi Gras Ash Wednesday
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Purim Begins
COOL LINKS COOL APPS
28
recycleright.org Recycle Coach
recycleoftenrecycleright.com
earth911.com
MARCH 2021
Rashi Jakhotiya, Grade 7 - Secaucus Middle School
PLANT A GARDEN, HELP THE ENVIRONMENT
Planting a garden has many benefits for the environment: it helps
pollinators like bees and butterflies, and if you plant veggies and herbs, it
can reduce your carbon footprint by limiting your trips to the grocery store.
This spring, consider planting a garden or growing herbs or flowers in your
window sill or in your community.
Fun Fact: Many cities have community gardens in local parks
for people to grow their own plants and vegetables. If you don’t
have space at home, check with your town to see how you can
participate in a community garden.
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 1 2 3 4 5 6
First Day of
Women’s
History Month
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Mobile
Shredding
Maha Shivaratri North Bergen -
Begins Braddock Park
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Mobile
Shredding
Secaucus
Daylight High School
Saving Time St. Patrick’s Day 1st Day of Spring
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Mobile
Shredding
Bayonne -
World Gregg Park
Water Day Passover Begins
28 29 30 31 28 29 30
Palm Sunday Holi
COOL LINKS COOL APPS
kidsgardening.org Veggie Garden Planner
njagsociety.org My Little Terrarium
state.nj.us/dep/seeds
APRIL 2021
Kaashwl Shah, Grade K - Kindergarten Hudson Arts and Science Charter School
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY!
Every year, Hudson County joins communities across the world to
recognize Earth Day on April 22. Earth Day was first observed in 1970 and
has since grown into a global holiday with the goal to diversify, educate
and activate good environmental practices. You don’t have to go far to
enjoy all the beauty Earth has to offer! Celebrate our planet this month
by doing outdoor activities in our county parks, like kayaking in Laurel Hill
Park in Secaucus, taking a guided nature walk in Lincoln Park in Jersey
City or having a picnic in Braddock Park in North Bergen.
Fun Fact: The HCIA is the sponsor of New Jersey’s longest running
Earth Day celebration. Visit HCIA.org to learn more about events
scheduled for this year.
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
COOL LINKS COOL APPS
1 1 2 3 1 2 3
earthday.org Google Earth
planetpals.com
epa.gov/earthday
April Fool’s Day Good Friday Holy Saturday
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Mobile
Shredding
Union City - Jose
Marti School
Easter Hoboken - DPW
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Mobile
Shredding
Kearny - West
Ramadan Hudson Park
Begins Tax Day Guttenberg - DPW
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Earth Day
25 26 27 28 29 30
May 2021
Genesis Lema, Grade 4 - St. Francis Academy
DISPOSING OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
You probably have several items in your house that need to be discarded
carefully to reduce negative impacts on the environment. Things like pool
chemicals, oil-based paint, tires and certain oils need to be disposed of
in a special way. Many of these items can be properly recycled for free
at HCIA approved collection sites. Visit HCIA.org for a full list of times
and locations of where these items can be discarded, as well as a list of
acceptable materials.
Fun Fact: Did you know, the HCIA collects hazardous waste
from thousands of residents for free every year?
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 1
COOL LINKS COOL APPS
njhazwaste.com Recycle Coach
Mobile
Shredding
stopwaste.org Jersey City -
Lincoln Park
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
HHW, Tire,
Computer Recycling
North Bergen - MUA
Bayonne -
Gorman Field
Orthodox Easter Cinco de Mayo
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HHW, Tire,
Computer Recycling
Jersey City -
Municipal Complex
Kearny - DPW
Mother’s Day Eid al-Fitr Armed Forces Day
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Mobile
Shredding
WNY - DPW
Shavuot Harrison - TBD
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 25 26 27 28 29
Memorial Day
JUNE 2021
Jerrick Kamaraj, Grade 7 - Academy 1
OBSERVING WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
June 5 is World Environment Day, an initiative by the United Nations to
encourage worldwide awareness and action to protect the environment.
It’s easy for us to do our part and work together to prevent the devastating
impacts of climate change by volunteering with environmental
organizations, talking to your local community leaders and educating
your friends.
Fun Fact: The main cause of climate change is due to decisions
we as humans make, like cutting down trees and burning fossil
fuels like coal and oil. That’s why it’s important for us to all do our
part to protect the Earth from further damage.
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 1 2 3 4 5
World
Environment
Day
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Primary
Election Day
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Juneteenth
Flag Day Observed Juneteenth
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Father’s Day
First Day
of Summer
27 28 29 30 28 29 30
Palm Sunday Holi
COOL LINKS
worldenvironmentday.global
COOL APPS
Recycle Studio
un.org/en/observances/environment-day
JULY 2021
Raphaela Abu, Grade 2 - Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
TRAVEL SMART, TRAVEL GREEN
Did you know that electric vehicles emit less than half the amount of
greenhouse gases than traditional gasoline powered cars? Not only are
electric cars cheaper to maintain, they are better for the environment.
But, you don’t need an electric car to reduce your carbon footprint when
traveling - consider riding your bike, walking or using public transportation
when possible to limit the amount of air pollution caused by private,
gasoline powered vehicles.
Fun Fact: New Jersey is a leader in electric vehicle incentives and
rebates. There are over 15,000 electric vehicle charging stations
throughout Hudson County, in Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken,
Secaucus, Kearny, West New York and Harrison.
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
COOL LINKS COOL APPS
1 1 2 3
hudsontma.org/charging-your- PlugShare
electric-vehicle-in-hudson-coun- NJ Transit
ty/ chargeup.njcleanenergy.com/
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Independence Independence
Day Day Observed
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Tisha B’Av
Begins
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Eid al-Ahda
Begins
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Friendship Day
AUGUST 2021
Tessa Szyba, Grade 4 - St. Francis Academy
CLEAN COMMUNITIES
The Clean Communities program helps towns across the state address
littering. The HCIA works with non-profit organizations, schools and
businesses to conduct cleanup projects throughout the county. These
litter cleanup activities and programs improve our neighborhoods and
make them even better places to live.
Fun Fact: You can host a cleanup event in your own neighborhood!
Call (201) 324-6222, ext. 3257 to learn more about how we can help
you organize it.
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
National
Night Out
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Muharram
Begins (Muslim
New Year)
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Assumption Ashura
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Women’s
Equality Day
COOL LINKS COOL APPS
29 30 31
hcia.org/index.php/recycling/ Oroeco
clean-communities #climate
njclean.org
SEPTEMBER 2021
Standey Sauveur, Grade 8 - Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
REDUCING YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
One of the best ways to protect the planet is to reduce your carbon
footprint. By reducing your carbon footprint, you are limiting the amount of
harmful gases that enter into the air we breathe. You can also live a more
sustainable lifestyle by having meatless Mondays, eating locally to cut
down on production pollution and carpooling when possible.
Fun Fact: You can learn more about your own carbon footprint
and how to reduce it by visiting nature.org/en-us/get-involved/
how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calculator/
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 1 2 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Labor Day
Rosh Hashanah
Begins Patriot Day
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Mobile
Shredding
Harrison - TBD
Grandparents Yom Kippur Constitution Union City - Jose
Day Begins Day Marti School
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Mobile
Shredding
Bayonne -
Sukkot Begins First Day of Fall Gregg Park
26 27 28 29 30 30
Shemini Atzeret
& Simchat
Torah Begins
COOL LINKS COOL APPS
epa.gov/sustainability Earth Hero: Climate Change
H2O QualityOCTOBER 2021
HONORABLE MENTIONS
GRADE K-2
Scarlett Castillo, Grade K - Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Amiro Giop Ramirez, Grade 2 - Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Ashley Zaldivar, Grade 2 - Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Energy Efficiency Day is October 6 and was first observed in 2016 as a
way for leaders and organizations to identify and promote ways to save
money, cut pollution and create jobs. Using energy-efficient appliances
in your home not only prevents unnecessary air pollution, but also helps
save you money in the long run. Despite an increased population over the
past several years, the United States’ electricity use has remained steady,
primarily because more people are using energy-efficient appliances and
switching to LED light bulbs. So next time your family is buying a new
refrigerator or cooling system, be sure to read the label first!
Fun Fact: New Jersey offers a ton of incentives to help you
and your family reduce energy use and save money. Visit
NJcleanenergy.com to learn more about receiving rebates on
Energy Star appliances, qualifying for a free energy audit & more!
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 1 2 3 1 2
Mobile
Shredding
WNY - DPW
Kearny - West
Hudson Park
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
HHW, Tire,
Computer Recycling
Mobile
Bayonne -
Gorman Field Shredding
Secaucus - Energy Jersey City -
High School Efficiency Day Lincoln Park
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
HHW, Tire,
Computer Recycling
Columbus Day Jersey City -
Indigenous Municipal Complex
Peoples’ Day Kearny - DPW
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Mobile
Shredding
Mawlid al-Nabi North Bergen -
Begins Braddock Park
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Mobile
Shredding
Hoboken - DPW
Guttenberg - DPW
31
COOL LINKS
energyefficiencyday.org
COOL APPS
EmPOWERed Kids by
biofriendlyplanet.com Consumers Energy
HalloweenNOVEMBER 2021
HONORABLE MENTIONS
GRADE 3-5
Vihaan Badani, Grade 3 Arav Bajoria, Grade 5
Learning Community Charter School Huber Street School
Amber Cato, Grade 5 Lineysha Goel, Grade 4
Clarendon School St. Francis Academy
Fiona Kamaraj, Grade 4 Karina Nikolaev, Grade 4
PS #25 St. Francis Academy
Cirriyah Rhodes, Grade 4 Mikyla Thomas, Grade 5
Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
PREVENTING FOOD WASTE
Food waste accounts for the largest amount of material that ends up in
our landfills. Instead of throwing away your old food and kitchen scraps,
composting is a great way to turn old organic material into rich material
for your garden, shrubs or indoor plants. Not only will you be eliminating
unnecessary harmful gases like methane from entering into the air, you’ll
also save money on things like garbage bags and other disposal material.
Fun Fact: The HCIA collects old pumpkins in November to bring
to a local compost facility so they don’t turn into greenhouse
gases. You can also purchase a discounted compost bin on HCIA.
org so you can compost food waste in your own backyard.
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
Mobile
Shredding
Secaucus -
All Saints’ Day Election Day Diwali High School
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Daylight Saving
Time Ends Veterans Day
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
America
Recycles Day
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Native
American
Thanksgiving Heritage Day
28 29 30 27 28 29 30
COOL LINKS COOL APPS
stopfoodwaste.ie USDA Food Keeper
Start of usda.gov/foodlossandwaste Your Local - Fight Food Waste
HanukkahDECEMBER 2021
HONORABLE MENTIONS
GRADE 6-8
Sergio Canales, Grade 8 Jaiden, Grade 7
Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Jahmin Johnson, Grade 7 Sheyla Moreno, Grade 8
Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Victor Nikolaev, Grade 6 Nayson Randolph, Grade 8
St. Francis Academy Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Jacob Ransom, Grade 6 Darline Sanon, Grade 8
Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Sheqia Torres, Grade 6 Maiyisha Ulysse, Grade 7
Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
SHOP SMART THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Preventing climate change is about more than just recycling. One thing we
can do this holiday season is to consider purchasing experiences rather
than physical “stuff.” If you do plan to buy gifts, make sure they are made
from long lasting, eco-friendly and recyclable materials and packaging.
Also, don’t forget to shop locally to help our small businesses!
Fun Fact: Christmas trees need to be properly recycled and
placed on the curb free of lights, ornaments and plastic. Check
with Recycle Coach or your local DPW for more information
about your town’s collection dates.
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Pearl Harbor Feast of the
Remembrance Immaculate
Day Conception
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
First Day
of Winter Christmas Eve Christmas
26 27 28 29 30 31
Kwanzaa Begins New Year’s Eve
COOL LINKS COOL APPS
greenpeace.org GreenChoice: Grocery Shopping
treehugger.com PalmSmartDoing Our Part, Together
“Each year, the Hudson County Improvement Authority works diligently
with all 12 municipalities to ensure our communities are appropriately
discarding waste and properly recycling. This year, I encourage you to
participate in one of the HCIA’s HHW collection or shredding days to
continue the progress we have made to create a brighter environmental
future for Hudson County.” Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise
Students’ Work Takes the Spotlight
“The past year has been trying for all of us, but despite the challenges
Hudson County’s young students have once again risen to the occasion to
Thomas A. DeGise Norman
create meaningful M. Guerra
and educational Kurt
art for this year’s A. Cherry
calendar contest. On
behalf of the entire Board, we thank everyone for participating and using
Hudson County Chief Executive Executive Director/
this as a unique opportunity to shed light on the environmental issues we
Executiveface.” Frank Pestana, HCIA
Officer
Board Chairman
Chief Financial
Officer
Fighting Against Climate Change
“The Hudson County Improvement Authority is committed to providing
residents with the resources, tools and education necessary to reduce the
negative impacts of climate change in our community. We look forward to
continuing this work in the coming year by creating new opportunities to
build a more sustainable future for Hudson County.”
Norman M. Guerra, Chief Executive Officer
Thomas A. DeGise Norman M. Guerra Kurt A. Cherry
Hudson County Chief Executive Executive Director/
Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
HCIA Commissioners County Commissioners
Frank Pestana, Chair Anthony P. Vainieri Jr., Chair
James P. Doran, Ed.D., Vice Chair William O’Dea, Vice Chair
Nicholas Goldsack, Treasurer Anthony L. Romano, Jr.,
Chair Pro-Tempore
Frank Lorenzo, Secretary
Jerry Walker
Fred M. Bado
Kenneth Kopacz
Brian K. Dellabella
Yraida Aponte-Lipski
Jeffrey Dublin
Fanny J. Cedeño
Martin T. Martinetti Caridad Rodriguez
John A. Peneda Albert J. Cifelli
HCIA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The HCIA Environmental Programs Division offers a number
of programs targeting issues. The 30 to 45 minute audience
participation programs are available for Pre-K to Grade 12 in
public, private, charter and parochial schools throughout
Hudson County. Virtual programs are available.
Our programs provide an open forum
to augment any
• Environmental Curriculum
• Recycling Program
• Local Clean-up Project
Amanda J. Nesheiwat
Director of Environmental Programs
(201) 324-6222 ext. 3210
amandan@hcia.org
Call us at (201) 324-6222 x3257 or visit us at: hcia.org
830 Bergen Avenue, 9th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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