Lauren Ingeno

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.

Pruning for paving, or trees in trouble?

City crews say they’re taking care to preserve trees during road repairs, but advocates argue that the canopy is still…

2 weeks ago

Sustainability with substance: How local green entrepreneurs strive for success

Consumers want authentic sustainability from suppliers. Without flashy funding or shortcuts, here's how these local businesses build trust one decision…

3 months ago

“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…

4 months ago

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,…

5 months ago

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…

8 months ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago