Julie Hancher

90s kids: Recycle old Barbies & Matchbox® cars with Mattel’s new program

Another toy recycling program debuts with a major brand Recycling old toys can be a challenge, so we recently shared…

4 years ago

One man’s trash, a neighborhood treasure: How one neighbor upcycled pollinator-friendly planters out of litter.

People keep littering in Olde Richmond. So one woman made planters out of discarded tires for the neighbors to enjoy.…

4 years ago

Sip by the Schuylkill all season long: Two new waterfront Parks on Taps

Two chances to enjoy our local Delaware Watershed waterfront debut tonight Want to enjoy our local watershed with snacks, a…

4 years ago

Preregister for the next Hazardous Waste Event on May 15th

Got old cleaning product, antifreeze or other hazardous waste? Sign up to dispose of it. The Philadelphia Streets Department is…

4 years ago

Those warmer Spring temps you’re feeling? It’s Climate Change.

It's not just you. Warmer temps mean nature gets thrown off in various ways. Enjoy the heat wave this week?…

4 years ago

Recycling made easy: How to get rid of your old clothes & electronics in one swoop with Retrievr.

Retrievr will pick up your old digs from your door. We tried the service. Here's how it works. Spring means…

4 years ago

Step one to lowering your carbon footprint at home: Pick a sustainable energy supplier

PA residents can choose how their homes are powered. Here's why that matters. On the 51st Earth Day, President Joe…

4 years ago

Meet the Winners of SBN’s 5th Annual GSI Awards

Sustainable Business Network honored green stormwater infrastructure projects in the Philadelphia region. The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) announced the winners…

4 years ago

New bipartisan congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus formed

Group will focus on funding, education and conservation issues U.S. Representatives Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) recently announced a…

4 years ago