Carbon Roots is honored to receive the 2025 Planning Merit Award from the Monmouth County Planning Board, recognizing our work in advancing climate resilience and sustainability through community-based environmental initiatives.
The Planning Merit Award is presented to organizations that demonstrate excellence in planning, innovation, and meaningful community impact. This recognition highlights Carbon Roots' efforts to address climate change at the local level through the creation of Carbon Sink Gardens- designed to absorb carbon, improve soil health, and transform underutilized spaces into productive, climate-positive environments.
Carbon Roots receives the 2025 Planning Merit Award from Monmouth County Planning Board
Why This Recognition Matters
Climate change is often discussed on a global scale, but real progress happens locally. Carbon Roots was founded on the belief that community-driven, practical solutions can make a measurable difference. This award affirms that local planning, environmental stewardship, and youth leadership can work together to create long-term impact.
The Monmouth County Planning Board's recognition underscores the importance of integrating sustainability into land use, community spaces, and everyday environments.
About Carbon Roots' Work
Carbon Roots focuses on developing and implementing Carbon Sink Gardens that:
- Capture and store atmospheric carbon
- Improve biodiversity and soil quality
- Enhance community spaces and local ecosystems
- Serve as educational tools for climate awareness and action
Our approach emphasizes collaboration with local partners, municipalities, and community members to ensure solutions are both scalable and sustainable.
Gratitude & Looking Ahead
We are deeply grateful to the Monmouth County Planning Board for this honor, and to the mentors, volunteers, partners, and supporters who continue to believe in our mission.
This milestone strengthens our commitment to expanding our programs, deepening community engagement, and building resilient, climate-positive spaces for future generations.
This recognition is not an endpoint - it's motivation to do more.