Articles Written by Beth Funari

2 Million people (including me) ditched work or school Friday to celebrate the Phillies World Series win with a parade through our city of brotherly love. (Also explaining our lack of posts last week...) This Phillies win did indeed bring out the love in Philadelphia. I was lucky enough to go to Game 5 (parts 1 and 2) - the winning game of the series. I felt the brotherly (and sisterly) love like never before as I was hugged by strangers in celebration of this HUGE win. It was the most perceptible outpouring of our city "slogan" I've ever felt.

Bills, bills, bills... Ugh the dreaded monthly expenses that take away from our precious discretionary income. If you live in Philadelphia (or the surrounding area), you're probably well acquainted with your Peco Electric bill. While you can't avoid paying it, there's some good news that comes along with your Peco bill. Peco is a company taking initiative towards environmental sustainability. You may have noticed on your monthly Peco bill that the company is doing its part to support the development of wind energy. Perhaps you're already contributing.

What do you do with that busted DVD player? Or that old stereo unused since the iPod dock was invented? Where do your beat-up electronics go to die? Well, the environmentally responsible answer is “I recycle them so the materials can be re-used in other products.” But according to the EPA, 2 million tons of electronic waste ended up in landfills in 2005, and only about 380,000 tons were recycled. To support and encourage Philadelphians to recycle old electronics, Waste Management and Sony Electronics have teamed up with the RR Donnelley Facility. They're hosting an event

Join the Eco-Moms Alliance of Chester County when they host Climate Change Forum on October 25th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eco-Moms Alliance mission: Eco-Moms Alliance of Chester County is a dedicated group of local moms that are taking action in their personal lives to

Use a toaster oven for smaller meals and snacks, you'll use a third to half as much energy as your regular oven uses. Still need to use a conventional oven?

These days it seems like there's an abundance of organic food products to choose from. In the past, you needed to go to Trader Joe's or Whole Foods for your organic goods- but now traditional grocers are stocking their shelves with pesticide-free brands. The Wild Harvest line is by far one of my favorites. Why?

Last week I had the opportunity to talk to Kephri, the founder and one-woman business driver, manufacturer and marketer behind Conscious Alchemy. Conscious Alchemy is a York, PA-based company that produces a collection of organic and vegan cosmetic & beauty products.

Come see Bruce Springsteen perform at Philly's Barack Obama rally this Saturday October 4th. The FREE concert/rally for PA residents takes place at Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 20th and 22nd.

Your air filters should be replaced & cleaned monthly to help your unit run efficiently.  If you have an outdoor unit, make sure its coils are unobstructed by debris, plants or other foliage. Posted by Beth