Julie Hancher

Meet Green Philly’s 2024 Theme: The Year of Conscious Consumption

It's a new year and time to harness our power to create positive, lasting change. As we emerge from the…

2 years ago

Philly’s 15 cent paper bag fee, weckerly’s new ownership & more

The latest sustainability news in Philly Paper bags will have a 15-cent fee in Philadelphia after approval of City Council.…

2 years ago

Here’s our 2023 year in review

15 years in, Green Philly continues to evolve. Here's a recap. As we celebrate 15 years of championing sustainability, Green…

2 years ago

COP28 comes to a close, what to do about astroturf and a sustainable rebrand

Here's the latest green news to catch up on: As COP28 comes to a close, nearly 200 countries approved a…

2 years ago

New Storytelling project from Independence Seaport Museum, Transition Green committee & more.

What's happening in local sustainability this week? Members of the Environment & Sustainability sub-committees of Cherelle Parker’s transition team have…

2 years ago

COP28 begins, flooding debates, new TTF map & more

This week's roundup in sustainability news COP28, the UN Climate conference, is happening now through December 12th in Dubai. This…

2 years ago

Philadelphia entrepreneur launches sustainable cosmetics company

More than 200 million mascara tubes end up in landfills every year. Paige DeAngelo developed a waste-free mascara while studying…

2 years ago

Philly Tree Plan gets $12 Mill, Penn reduced carbon emissions by 46% & more.

What's happening in local sustainability? Here's a roundup of recent Philly news. The Philly Tree Plan is getting $12 million…

2 years ago

Climate Justice Mural, the first in Philly, brings hope

A new mural on the "Wheelhouse" brings together history, representation and envisioning a resilient future despite the climate crisis. The…

2 years ago