Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Celebrating the leaders, visionaries, and changemakers shaping a more sustainable Philadelphia Even in tough times, Philly’s green leaders prove that sustainability never takes a break. From reimagining transit to planting trees and building zero-waste futures, the 2025 SustainPHL nominees are...

Glitter built an interactive map for this challenging time. Plus: why some residents are refusing to use the drop-off sites. The DC 33 strike is officially underway in Philadelphia, which means trash pickup has been suspended. City residents are being...

How we’re evolving while staying committed to sustainability and independent journalism Green Philly’s mission has always been to connect people with sustainability solutions and engage the local sustainability community. We started in 2008 on WordPress and quickly embraced social media...

Philly GRIT brings climate stories to the stage Storytelling is a crucial driver of cultural change – yet climate change remains largely absent from the stage. A study of over 37,000 scripts from 2016 to 2020 found that only 2.8%...

Catch up on this week’s latest sustainability news. It’s Winter Salt Week, raising awareness that the salt we apply to the streets ends up in our freshwater, impacting our lakes, streams, and drinking water. The Stroud Water Research Center offers ways to...

Local civically-engaged residents met over 8 local orgs that are making a difference last evening at our second annual volunteer mixer. Last night, the new year began with purpose and passion at “Connect for Change,” the second annual volunteer mixer...

“Sustainability in Motion” will encourage roundtable discussions with local sustainability experts. Are you ready to tackle Philly’s biggest sustainability challenges? Join Green Philly for “Sustainability in Motion,” an interactive event designed to inspire collaboration and drive solutions for our city’s...

Here’s where to give your tree its next purpose after the holidays. Don’t leave trees on your curb – they will become trash instead of a second life since they’re biodegradable. Guidelines for Recycling Make sure your tree is untied...

Highlights of our milestones, impact, and community contributions. 2024 was an incredible year of growth, connection, and impact for Green Philly. From securing over $200,000 in grant funding to expanding our reach through diverse content and meaningful events, we’ve continued...