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Lauren Ingeno is a Philly-based freelance writer and editor who covers science, health, and humans. She is a mother to one mischievous tabby cat, and in her spare time enjoys dancing, finding the best sandwiches in Philadelphia, and being in and around water. Follow her on Twitter (@laureningeno) and subscribe to her newsletter: stopgap.substack.com.

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“I knew it was a scam”: More former workers come forward to say The Rounds’ sustainability claims don’t add up.

Buying new jars instead of cleaning old ones. Driving personal vehicles for drop-offs. These former employees joined the startup for its green mission, but left disillusioned. Weekly deliveries from Amazon, Costco, and Walmart. Compost bins tossed in the dumpster. Plastic,...

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April 21, 2025 | 0

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Philly

The Rounds asks customers to ditch Amazon. But insiders say The Rounds is still hitting ‘buy now.’

Allegations of plastic waste and Amazon sourcing hint that the startup is greenwashing instead of sustainable. With its “Bye Bye, Bezos” merch and waste reduction messaging, The Rounds delivery service markets itself as a convenient and sustainable Amazon alternative for...

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April 08, 2025 | 0

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Water

Philadelphia’s Water Revitalization Plan is underway

The Water Department’s 25-year project will improve the pipes, treatment plants, and processes that residents rely on for safe drinking water. Not all neighbors are happy. Following a planning process and public listening sessions, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is...

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January 07, 2025 | 0

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Bartram’s Garden trail contamination leads to calls for better communication, more transparency

In April, multiple agencies were informed of an environmental concern. But the public wasn’t aware until a private citizen alerted Bartram’s Garden staff. In April, during one of his usual walks along Bartram’s Mile Trail — which runs from just...

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August 07, 2024 | 0

by Lauren Ingeno

Philly

Building Resilience: Strategies to create a sustainable future for Philadelphia

4 takeaways from Penn’s Future of Cities conference By 2050, nearly 90 percent of the U.S. population is projected to live in urban areas. Expanding cities will dramatically transform biodiverse landscapes, increase energy demands, and worsen climate stressors. What solutions...

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February 14, 2024 | 0

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Food

Feeding the Soul and the Community: Lower Moyamensing’s Urban Oasis

Neighbors revived the site at South Philadelphia High School in 2016. Today, there’s more food than they have hands to harvest. Patti Tahan beckoned neighbors into the community garden she stewards on a muggy August morning in South Philadelphia. Bordered...

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September 28, 2023 | 0

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Canadian wildfires lead to “Hazardous” Air Quality in Philadelphia: What you need to know

Climate change is contributing to more droughts, wildfires, and air pollution in the Northeast A thick, dusty haze of smog has enveloped Philadelphia for the third day in a row, as wildfires continue to rage through the northeast Canadian provinces...

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June 08, 2023 | 0

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Delaware River Trail extension planning is underway to connect Penn Treaty Park to Graffiti Pier

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is seeking public input on trail uses and access points for seamless riverfront access. Initial planning has begun for an extension of the northern end of the Delaware River Trail that would connect Fishtown’s Penn...

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May 03, 2023 | 0

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Safeguarding our water: how the city tests our water – despite ongoing threats

Public health takeaways from the Delaware River chemical spill Millions drink, shower, and wash their clothes every day with water from the Delaware River Watershed without thinking twice about its origin. But the recent chemical spill in Bristol Township was...

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April 04, 2023 | 0

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Articles Written by Lauren Ingeno

“I knew it was a scam”: More former workers come forward to say The Rounds’ sustainability claims don’t add up.

The Rounds asks customers to ditch Amazon. But insiders say The Rounds is still hitting ‘buy now.’

Philadelphia’s Water Revitalization Plan is underway

Bartram’s Garden trail contamination leads to calls for better communication, more transparency

Building Resilience: Strategies to create a sustainable future for Philadelphia

Feeding the Soul and the Community: Lower Moyamensing’s Urban Oasis

Canadian wildfires lead to “Hazardous” Air Quality in Philadelphia: What you need to know

Delaware River Trail extension planning is underway to connect Penn Treaty Park to Graffiti Pier

Safeguarding our water: how the city tests our water – despite ongoing threats

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