Katie Rodgers

Katie Rodgers is a writer based on the East Coast working as an editorial intern for Green Philly. She's interested in sustainability, environmental activism, and documentary media. Before coming to Green Philly, Katie interned at WHYY.

Ray’s Reusables is a new “spin” to sustainability on wheels

A new local Philly business spins off of food trucks for mobile refill stations and other upcycled goods. Have a…

4 years ago

Eco-Explainer: What is Greenwashing?

It seems everything is “green” these days: green cars, green cleaning supplies, and even green eating. That leads us to…

4 years ago

Swarthmore & local schools leading the way for renewable energy efforts

Colleges nationwide continue to energy & electric vehicle efforts, according to PennEnvironment 2020 has been a bad year, but there’s…

4 years ago

Eco-Explainer: What is Eco-Anxiety?

Climate change is wreaking havoc on our sea levels, weather patterns, and agriculture. It’s hurting our mental health too. You…

4 years ago

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced a New Resolution to Prioritize Climate Action in Philly’s COVID-19 Response

The resolution introduced to Philadelphia’s City Council states the Council’s intention to prioritize climate action and environmental justice in COVID-19…

4 years ago

Where Does Philly’s Drinking Water Come From?

Where does our city water come from, and how does it get to our faucets? Philadelphia’s water system is one…

4 years ago

Where to Compost Pumpkins After Halloween

Don't waste your October goods Every October, pumpkins pop up on porches and stoops across the city. And every November,…

4 years ago

Neighborhood Bike Works gave out 77 free bikes to essential workers and others in need

Once COVID-19 struck, many Philadelphians found themselves without a safe mode of transportation. A local nonprofit stepped in. In April, Neighborhood…

4 years ago

Get rid of your hazardous waste at upcoming City Drop-Off Events

Residents can dispose of Hazardous Waste across the city. Do you have old oil base paint, used oil, solvents, pesticides,…

4 years ago