Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Hipsters and athletes rejoice in harmony! What a difference a decade makes... Philadelphia went from America's Fattest City to the #1 Bike commuting! The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia’s report finds that Philadelphia has twice (per capita) as many bicycle commuters as any other big city in the US, increasing

I’m so proud of Moore College of Art & Design’s continued sustainability initiatives! One of their most recent endeavors was to plant a herb garden to produce fresh ingredients that will be built into their SAGE Dining Services menu. SAGE Food Service Director Anthony Condo and Executive Chef John Starett recycled an old salad bar cart to use as an incubator to plant cilantro, dill, basil, lavender, parsley, oregano and chives during spring break in March. Once the weather became warm, the cart was moved outside – and they’re hoping to

Our day to honor one of the most special women in your life... your Mom... is Sunday. Whether your Mom has sustainable practices or doesn't know where to start, here are a few ways to get Mom greener:

Need some plans for tomorrow evening? The Cave of Forgotten Dreams opens tomorrow in Philadelphia. Posted by Julie

Happy Earth Day! How are you celebrating? Philadelphia is hosting some cool events in honor of Earth Day! No matter what you do today… think of how to green your surroundings, how you can lower your carbon footprint, and make a...

Looking for a 3-D film based on a true story? The Cave of Forgotten Dreams 3-D is coming to theaters on May 6th! A Sundance Documentary, Cave of Forgotten Dreams is hails from filmmaker Werner Herzog that takes you into the Chauvet Cave in France, home of the most ancient and inaccessible pictorial artwork known to have been created by man. For over 20,000 years, Chauvet Cave has (find out more and see the film's trailer, after the jump!)

In honor of my current travels, I'm sharing an excellent Treehugger Post I found on 7 green phone apps!

Want your bathroom decor to be a little greener? My BFF forwarded me this project to make your own bath mat! I surely need one of these for my shower:

When Spring Cleaning I often have trouble deciding what should be donated, recycled or trashed. This easy flow chart will ease the process. Enjoy! Posted by Julie