Julie Hancher

Bi-weekly recycling to continue through the end of June

Hoard that recycling for every-other-week pickup *** UPDATE 7/1/20: Weekly recycling will resume beginning Monday, July 6th. The Streets Department…

6 years ago

Warm weather draws risky crowds to parks. Here’s how Philly can make them safer. | Opinion

This piece originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer and is republished as a part of our Broke in Philly mini-series,…

6 years ago

Another COVID Victim: City Kills Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet & Director Position

City announced that there'd be painful budget cuts. Here's one devastating impact on sustainability. Cover Photo: Plastic water bottles on…

6 years ago

Earth Day at 50: What this milestone means to Philly’s Sustainability Leaders

City leaders, entrepreneurs & nonprofits all share what makes #5-0 for Mama Earth so special - and what challenges lie…

6 years ago

Celebrate the 50th Earth Day With us on 4/22

Join us from wherever you have an internet connection to celebrate 50 years of protecting our environment Join Green Philly…

6 years ago

5 Climate Crisis Books to Read while you’re Quarantined

Trying to find something to do while you're home? Here are a few of our fav recent reads. Quarantined during…

6 years ago

The Ultimate #OptOutside Guide During COVID-19

Explaining the where, how & etiquette while social distancing. Now that we're all in a stay-at-home order in Philadelphia, we're…

6 years ago

Sustainable Move-Out Guide for College Students

With local universities moving online for the semester, students need to pack quickly. Here's a few resources for recycling and…

6 years ago

What Plastics Can you Recycle in Philadelphia?

Should you go by the numbers on plastics bottles to know what's recyclable? Here are the guidelines. Reader question: We…

6 years ago