Ride of Silence, Brownfields Cleanup, Solar in Schools, & More
Catch up on this week’s sustainability news: New public orchard and gateway garden at Penn Treaty Park. Friends of Penn Treaty Park celebrated the new additions on May 18th. The garden includes native fruit trees and pollinator-friendly plantings, with produce...
Sustainability with substance: How local green entrepreneurs strive for success
Consumers want authentic sustainability from suppliers. Without flashy funding or shortcuts, here’s how these local businesses build trust one decision at a time. Green Philly’s recent investigation into The Rounds revealed public concern about greenwashing. Modern customers have a hunger...
Eco-Explainer: SEPTA is in a Funding Crisis. What’s the deadline to save it?
The transit agency may look drastically different if Harrisburg doesn’t act. Here are the key dates & information you need to know. SEPTA is facing an unprecedented budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2026. July 1st: The transit agency needs to...
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Pennsylvania’s primary election is this upcoming Tuesday, May 20th. Key positions up for election include District Attorney and City Controller. The ballot also asks for input on how the city should address homelessness...
Philadelphians from eight community focus groups love trash pickup & more trees, but want more trash cans, new parks and greening programs expanded. Mayor Parker has said her mission is to make “Philadelphia the Safest, Cleanest and Greenest City in...
The City’s ambitious Tree Plan will need an all-out effort to accomplish. Here are some ideas we could steal from elsewhere. Philly will get a ton of benefits if its first-ever Tree Plan succeeds. Right now, our trees store 99,000...
Embark on an immersive journey into sustainability at EcoFair, Green Philly’s second annual family-friendly event showcasing the region’s eco-resources and initiatives driving positive change.
Schedule of events:
12-6 PM: Vendor Tables, Drop off your clothes & textile recycling with the Wardrobe, painting, enjoy art exhibits & more.
Enjoy a day packed with eye-opening insights and actionable ideas with:
Inspiring and educational programming featuring storytelling and workshops.
Art activations by Walls for Justice.
Clothing & Textile recycling with the Wardrobe
Sustainable Marketplace: Shop eco-alternatives for your home and life from local makers and businesses.
Discover how to take action and get involved with local nonprofits.
Meet and network with other sustainably-minded friends.
Whether you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the planet or simply looking for a fun and educational experience, EcoFair has something for everyone. Secure your spot now and be part of the movement towards a greener future!
Catch up on the latest in sustainability news: Trash cleanup group starts a new video series spotlighting community leaders. The first video in a series led by Trash Academy and Block by Block Philly features Joyce Brooks, a 79-year-old great-grandmother and...
How one neighbor’s loss reflects a citywide dilemma. “SAVE MY TREE!” That’s what Nicole Fakhoury heard her two-year-old son crying and begging over the phone, over the sounds of a chainsaw. Fakhoury was at work last January when her babysitter...
Catch up on this week’s sustainability news: Philadelphia Navy Yard is now the largest LEED neighborhood in the country. A 295-acre section with 77 buildings of the Navy Yard has received the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED-ND Gold Certification. This...
For some survivors, hiking and gardens offer deeper healing than pharmaceuticals. This story is the first in a series in collaboration with Love Now Media for the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative. The way survivors and co-survivors of gun violence are taught...
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst. Read how Gauthier uses her role as a public servant to further sustainability initiatives in Philly. Role: Third District City Councilmember representing much of West and Southwest Philadelphia. As part of...
Two years into the City’s first-ever Tree Plan, our leafy coverage has remained static. What happens now? This article is published in collaboration with the Philadelphia Citizen as part a project series for the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative. On a recent...
Want to get gardening in the city? Meet “Gritty and Green,” a new podcast by Master Gardener Meredith Nutting.
May 22, 2024 | Podcast
This new podcast explores all the facets of gardening in a city and is presented by Green Philly. Exciting news for urban garden enthusiasts! Green Philly is proud to present “Gritty and Green,” a brand new podcast hosted by the knowledgeable...
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