Articles Written by Jessica Rogers

Despite images of empty grocery aisles, there hasn’t been a lot of disruption to local supply chains at this time. Here’s how to support local farmers and get fresh food. During this new reality, everything has changed, including how we...

When the school district launched GreenFutures in 2016, the Northeast Philly school planned to take the green agenda to greater heights. Students tend to vegetables that sit under LED lights while 5th graders write essays on climate change in another...

Motor oil sticks to everything – even water! When poured down a gutter or a drain, oil can find its way to oceans, lakes, and rivers. It contains metal particles and other toxic substances, meaning it’s hazardous for plants and...

Americans throw away 70 gallons of paint every year, according to the U.S. EPA, and that wasted paint could be recycled into new products. By using one gallon of recycled paint, instead of buying a new one, 100 kilowatt-hours of...

City Piloted program due to Street Sweeping demands and resident complaints to move cars. City officials revealed a report of the 2019 Mechanical Broom Street Cleaning Evaluation and showed survey results from pilot areas. The report consists of a data...

Philadelphia is home to many specialized vintage shops and thrift stores. Vintage shopping is known as an ethical and sustainable way to purchase clothes and to discover striking items without purchasing from a mass-producing fashion chain. Want to find your...

Don’t miss our next event on Monday, February 24th With the cold days, it’s easy to miss the Summer warmth and long days outside. Discover ways to reconnect with nature, improve your mental and physical health, and meditation tips from...

Eddystone, Pa.-based AeroAggregates takes recycled glass and turns it into a product used on construction projects. A Delaware County manufacturer received a $24 million investment from a New York-based private equity firm to help increase its production of a construction...

A new Mexican restaurant on Jackson Street focuses on sustainable practices at an affordable price When Felipa Morales saw that a small space was for rent at 1429 Jackson Street, she had two dreams in mind: create a sustainable restaurant,...