Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Here’s a Reader Question for Where Can I Wednesday: What are your thoughts on biodegradable trash bags? I read somewhere that they’re useless in landfills because they don’t have the opportunity to break down?? I compost and recycle, but wondering if there’s any way...

This 5 Gyres Ambassador is a regular at Green Philly and Women for a Sustainable Philadelphia events. Let’s meet Nicole! Name: Nicole Matthesen Title & Occupation: Marketing & Creative Services Associate, Graphic Designer Hometown: Philadelphia Current Neighborhood: Fairmount How long...

Across the world, young adults are sending a message. Kids are leaving class, skipping school and gathering to express the urgency of climate change. With partners from 350.org, March for Science, Sierra Club and more, the US Youth Climate Strike...

This week, let’s meet a reader who took her passion and optimism for sustainability and created the Hope Symbol. She also works in sustainability at a local nonprofit. Let’s meet Rhonda. Name: Rhonda Babb Title & Occupation: Communications and Marketing...

It’s International Women’s Day, and the 2019 theme is #BalanceforBetter. Green Philly is a women-owned company, and we were grateful to be included on Jefferson’s Graduate Sustainability Network’s forum last night. As one of the questions asked about being a...

Wanna take a time machine soon? Just head to the PA Convention Center. As soon as you step into the Philadelphia Flower Show, hear the Beatles and see a take of the LOVE Statue in neon flowers, you’ll want to...

Want to learn more about how a changing climate is creating opportunities in the job market? Join us for an exciting and upcoming event with WURD about sustainability & green Philly jobs! Join Green Philly and WURD for the FIRST...

Hey readers, we have a new column debuting, featuring those faces we see at our events and on the website. This week, we have a reader who works in sustainability at a B Corp. Let’s meet Shawn! Name: Shawn Hogan...

Here’s a question from one of our readers that came in via email: “I shred my personal documents in a paper shredder, which collects in a plastic bag. Since you’re not supposed to put plastic bags in the bin, should...