Julie Hancher

Some Trash & Recycling is being combined in one collection. City has mixed messaging on why.

Philadelphia blames recent wet weather on combining our recycling into trash. But does the reasoning check out? As readers have…

5 years ago

So, these coronavirus denials echo those of the climate crisis

It's not a coincidence, and those in the climate fight have seen it before. The weather is beautiful, the sun…

5 years ago

Can Virtual Cleanups Get Trash off Real Streets?

This story by Michael Butler originally published on Next City. Since 2008, Philadelphia’s annual citywide cleanup has helped people all…

5 years ago

Mariposa Accepting Nonprofit Applications for “Round-up for Change”

Program allows shoppers to "round up" their purchases to the nearest dollar, with proceeds going to local causes. Are you…

5 years ago

TerraCycle Installs Plastic Trap in Thailand for World Oceans Day

New Jersey-based company's foundation focuses on collecting and recycling plastic waste in developing countries. In honor of World Oceans Day,…

5 years ago

Memo to Commissioner Outlaw on recent events regarding journalists

Journalists have been arrested in Philly while covering protests this week. Here's a letter local media outlets sent. (Note: This…

5 years ago

Green Philly Statement

We are outraged and mourn the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tamir Rice, and too many…

5 years ago

City pilots Retrievr, clothing & electronics doorstep pickup

Retrievr is SmartCityPHL's first winner of the Pitch & Pilot challenge Looking to responsibly rid hard-to-recycle items like clothing, electronics…

5 years ago

Plant-lovers: Enter the PHS Gardening Contest

Another socially-distant activity for your quarantine Are you a non-professional gardener from PA, NJ or Delaware? The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society…

5 years ago