Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Ever wonder why when one person feels under the weather in an office there is a domino effect and all of a sudden everyone starts getting sick? The answer is simple; when you stay in a closed environment for more...

Get frustrated by the amount of newly-produced goods? One business is considering the circular economy to make used products appealing again. What Is Yerdle? Yerdle is a website that allows brands to buy back their sold items and resell them...

Winter is here! via GIPHY On the first official day of Winter, it’s the perfect time to address another timely conspiracy theory. Is Game of Thrones actually about Climate Change? We’ll dive deep into this – and obviously use essential GIFs...

Whether you’re moving or trying to get those end-of-year house cleaning done, you may wonder, ‘where is the closest recycling center near me?’ if trash day seems so far away. Recycling is an essential piece of sustainability. It reduces the amount...

With the recent demand of Solarize Philly, it’s no secret that solar is hot in Philly. We’re always told that Solar power holds a lot of promise….but. There’s always a but – some reason why solar won’t work. What are the...

Can you believe 2017 is almost complete? (And we survived!) This was quite the big year for Green Philly, as we kicked off our Beyond the Blog panel series and had another successful SustainPHL, honoring 10 local changemakers. Let’s take...

One (tiny) win for safer streets in Philadelphia! City officials announced plans to construct a protected bike lane on South Street from 21st Street the 27th Street at the base of the bridge. See the visual here: The project will include...

The holidays are right around the corner! Still searching for thoughtful gifts for your family, friends or colleagues? We have suggestions – regardless of who you’re shopping for. 7 Ideas for everyone on your Shopping List For the Climate Advocate...

Oh, the 2017 tax bill. Currently, there’s an Electric Vehicle (EV) tax credit (Section 30D) that allows consumers to claim up to $7,500 when purchasing an EV, anywhere in the USA. Depending on how many electric vehicles enter our fleet,...