Julie Hancher

Aramark Debuts 1st Compostable Peanut Bag

In sustainability, small changes can equal big wins. For Aramark, change starts with peanuts. Appropriately announced in Citizens Bank Park at…

8 years ago

Introducing Philacycle: the New City Recycling Program

Mayor Kenney, Philadelphia Streets Department, and Recyclebank announced Philacycle, the newest program to get the city to Zero Waste. Philacycle: Helping…

8 years ago

Office of Sustainability Releases Energy Plan to reduce 80% CO2 for All

Finally, the City of Philadelphia has revealed how we can all get on board with the Paris Climate Agreement. Recently,…

8 years ago

Easy & FREE Philadelphia Recycling Guide © is HERE!

Not sure what goes into your blue Philadelphia single-stream* recycling bin? Download a FREE printable Green Philly Recycling Guide ©…

8 years ago

What Dinosaurs Can Teach Us About Climate Change: Q&A Dr. Kenneth Lacovara

What can we learn from the past to help us understand climate change? I recently attended an Academy Town Square…

8 years ago

A Walk Through Nature & History: The Wissahickon Valley’s Secret Past

Did you know that Philadelphia has over 10,000 acres of parks? The Wissahickon Valley Park is a solid 1,800 chunk…

8 years ago

Net Impact: How Major Companies Are on a ‘Path to Purpose’ for Better Values

As there's a push for individuals to find happiness beyond their paycheck, companies are facing a similar moral questioning. As…

8 years ago

How to Plan a Green Death – and Green Burial

What a better day to talk about death than on All Hallows' Eve? A couple of weekends ago, I went…

8 years ago

Shifting Priorities: The Importance of Scheduling Nature & “Me” Time

"Time is Money." "You have as many hours in a day as Beyonce."  "There are 168 hours in a week."…

8 years ago