Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Demonstrators highlighted the declining population and pointed to government agencies to take action. Over 50 activists, indigenous leaders, and environmental advocates participated in a protest around Philadelphia’s City Hall on Wednesday to raise awareness for the loss of Delaware River’s Atlantic...

The city is using a mechanical leaf collection in select neighborhoods; otherwise bagged leaves can be dropped off M-S. It’s not only pumpkin spice season: it’s the leaf-dropping season. The Philadelphia leaf recycling (aka composting) program is back for 2022....

Whether you’re looking to take in the blazing fall foliage or want to learn about native plants and flowers, there is no lack of gardens to explore in and around Philadelphia. Philadelphia is America’s Garden Capital, after all! And with...

Montco’s program is back post-election. Now that we have (most) of those election results, it’s time to get rid of those campaign yard signs. Montgomery County announced a drop-off program for recycling campaign yard signs from November 9th through Tuesday,...

Climate change trends continue in Philadelphia. Here’s what the science says. Philadelphia experienced a wetter and much cooler October in 2022. The average temperature was 57.2°F was 1.0° cooler than normal, according to Climate Central. This is outside the norm:...

Drumroll for this year’s award recipients We’re still overjoyed at the 5th annual SustainPHL, which was celebrated last evening (October 20th) at the Academy of Natural Sciences. After an almost three-year hiatus, it was incredible to celebrate this year’s nominees...

Here are this year’s nominees for up-and-coming sustainability leaders. Jackson Kusiak, Solar States Jackson is a solar designer and salesperson and uses a community organizing approach to develop local community Solarize initiatives. The focus of his outreach and organizing work...

This nominee is combating climate change through communications, advocating, and influencing change. In October, Philadelphia’s SustainPHL Awards will highlight and celebrate these community changemakers. Join us to honor them and announce the recipient at the SustainPHL Awards on October 20...

This nominee is a for-profit company with a new and innovative product, solution, or service. In October, Philadelphia’s SustainPHL Awards will highlight and celebrate these community changemakers. Join us to honor them and announce the recipient at the SustainPHL Awards on October 20th at...