Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Jeans are a well-loved wardrobe staple. But what happens when your jeans get to a point of no return? But when it comes to recycling denim, what do you do? This sounds like another big question for Where Can I...

Bottled water is notoriously bad. Last year, the average American used 167 disposable water bottles, but only recycled 38. The sustainability argument is simple. For anyone living a sustainable lifestyle, it’s one of the first things you should cut out and...

Triple bottom line businesses don’t only focus on the profit, but their communities and people too. One local entrepreneur gives back through education; something he believes plays a vital part in the overall development of Philadelphia’s tech industry. Steve Voudouris...

As we anxiously await footage from SustainPHL 2017, we want to give you a #TBT to when GreenFutures, the Philadelphia School District accepted their SustainPHL 2016 Sustainable Communities award. Watch their speeches below. SustainPHL 2016: Green Futures

With a long history of being dirty, Philly admits that we have work to do to be considered a “sustainable city.” Since 1960, the amount of municipal solid waste has nearly tripled, and only 89 million tons of waste is recycled...

Last evening was our second annual SustainPHL! Congratulations to our amazing 2017 nominees AND award recipients. Thank you to all of the attendees, sponsors, partners, my committee and those who made the evening a success! Read about ALL of the...

Old appliances can suck energy. For example, an old fridge can use a lot more energy compared to an updated model. According to PECO, if your working refrigerator or freezer is over 10 years old, it could be using four...

These nominees are combating climate change through communications and large-scale initiatives & programs. These initiatives and programs can dramatically improve sustainability (infrastructure, policy, restoration, research). In August, Philadelphia’s SustainPHL Awards will highlight and celebrate these community changemakers. Join us to celebrate these visionaries and...

This nominee has created impact beyond the conventional definition of sustainability by promoting communities to thrive both economically & sustainably and broadening the reach of sustainability to new communities that could have been neglected. In August, Philadelphia’s SustainPHL Awards will highlight and...