Julie Hancher

Changing our Banks & Business Types to be more Sustainable

We sat down to reimagine traditional economy questions at the Sustainable Brands Conference. “We are at the beginning of mass…

6 years ago

How to Stop Getting Those Annoying Circulars & Flyers on Your Door

Hate getting those flyers that turn into litter? Philly has a program to stop them. Circulars, menus, and flyers can…

6 years ago

PES Refinery Responsible for 20% of GHG Emissions, Yet City Says Private Entities Control its Future over Residents Well-Being

City Releases PES Report 2 Days Before Thanksgiving. Two days before Thanksgiving, the City of Philadelphia released a Report on…

6 years ago

City Says it’s 71% on track to Tackle composting, Plastic Bags & Illegal Dumping according to 2-year Zero Waste report

Zero Waste & Litter Cabinet released its two-year report today The City released its 2019 Zero Waste & Litter Report,…

6 years ago

Aquaman Missed a HUGE Opportunity. When will Media get with the program?

Although Aquaman debuted in theaters almost a year ago, I finally watched the movie this past weekend. (A few disclaimers:…

6 years ago

Today is America Recycles Day, but Recycling Still Isn’t Perfect.

Instead, we should be focusing on reducing our consumption of single-use plastics. This past Tuesday evening, I taught a Sustainable…

6 years ago

We’re hosting a panel on Philly’s Report Card 2019

Join us for a conversation about Philly's progress and where we can improve. Join us on Tuesday, November 19th at…

6 years ago

Where to Recycle Your Freezer in Philly

Your old refrigerator or freezer can use as much as four times the energy as newer models, adding up to…

6 years ago

Philadelphia Leaf Recycling is Back for 2019

The Streets Department’s 2019 Philly Leaf Recycling Program begins on Tuesday, November 12 and runs through Saturday, December 21.  Here's the deal to compost…

6 years ago