Articles Written by Meg Milligan

Tiny houses are all the rage in the world of sustainability. Tiny houses (AKA houses that are less than 1000 square feet) allow you to downsize your life and get rid of “stuff.” Another significant benefit is that they could...

Mary Ann Boyer has worn many hats through her long career in sustainability, which has been extremely rewarding for her. After Boyer graduated from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Science, she worked as a scientist for the Environmental...

One of the most recyclable materials is metal. Metal (and scrap metal) can range from a variety of items: from cans, copper, automobiles, pipes, gutters, and appliances such as refrigerators. Recycling scrap metal is a recovery process, which involves the...

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy was awarded the Green Flag by the National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA program due to the successful greening of different aspects of campus life. From waste management to water reservation, the school has gone above and...

Is there a demand for solar in Philadelphia? One local solar program has shown that residents are seeking it. According to Laura Rigell of the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA), Solarize Philly surpassed their goal of 100 sign ups for solar...

We celebrated the holidays with our Fall Harvest Happy Hour last Thursday. Six local organizations shared volunteer opportunities with over 40 attendees to get involved and give back locally. (Special thanks to our sponsors &Pizza for donating pies and Inspire, a...

It’s that time of year again. It’s getting colder and the leaves are changing colors. It’s beautiful. Then the leaves fall off and we have to rake them – but in the city that often ends up on concrete and...

The second annual Philly Free Streets is happening this Saturday, October 28. There will be a seven-mile radius completely car-free for you to bike, walk, skate basically whatever your heart desires – that doesn’t involve a car. Philly Free Streets...

Do you love your pet so much that you want a shirt with their picture on it? Here’s your chance to do so while helping shelter animals! Through Sunday, November 5th you can submit your absolute favorite photo of your...