Articles Written by Julie Hancher

We’re using more resources than ever before in human history. Between the plastic bags we use for our groceries to the packaging used for your favorite bottle of shampoo, we’re quickly running our planet dry—and in some cases, literally. And...

What’s going around the greenspace this snowy Friday? Here are 5 articles you should read: Can beautifying neighborhoods actually reduce crime? Recent studies by Penn & Columbia University shared that “overall crime’ dipped by 10% in neighborhoods with transformed lots,...

Want to share your sustainability expertise? Wrap up some research that needs an audience? Green Building United hosts its annual symposium in May, focused on the green building community. What is the Sustainability Symposium by Green Building United? According to...

Ever wonder how that wind energy you purchase through PECO gets to your house? Or how you can turn hemp into clothing? Curious about vertical farming? Join Green Philly for our upcoming educational event, “How Sustainability Works”. Speakers will teach...

If you’re a resident of the Philadelphia area, it’s probably old news to you that this city has a trash problem. So, when it does get picked up, where does all the garbage go, anyway? The Problem Residents of Philadelphia...

We’re really better than that. As I was perusing articles for our weekly wrap-up, I saw yet another tagline about ‘going green for your New Year’s resolutions?’ I wanted to cringe. Let’s be clear: I’m not suddenly against sustainability. But...

Going car-free four years ago was one of my most impactful and positive decisions. Even while going full-time with my business and traveling, I’ve perfected alternative ways to get around town – commuting by bike, making quick trips on SEPTA...

Over the holidays, I had a brilliant plan for DIY gifts: mason jar bath salts and hot cocoa mixes. After seeing an advertisement for Sprout’s bulk bins, I rented a Zipcar with my fabric bulk bags in tow to gather...

The workforce is about to go through a major shift. As more baby boomers retire, millennials will make up a larger portion of the employees – approximately 75% of workers by 2025. These workers have a different approach to choosing...