Articles Written by Sophie Brous

Where to get local, fresh produce Looking for better ways to get local food? Philly is teeming with farmers markets that offer fresh, local food of all kinds at affordable prices. We’ve compiled a list so you can find a...

Baby Gear Group makes parenting cheaper and more sustainable  Bo Zhao learned just how wasteful mothering could be after her child was born in 2018.   “As a first-time mom, you want the best, but you’re not sure about anything. Either you make the...

The Philadelphia Energy Authority announced their energy & economic milestone on Earth Day The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) announced the outcomes of their newest pilot program, the Solar Savings Grant Program, on Earth Day. Fifty low- and moderate-income households in 26 zip codes have begun the process of installing rooftop...

Children outgrowing their old dolls & Legos? Here’s what to do with your kid’s unwanted toys.  If you’re a parent, chances are you have a whole assortment of toys gathering dust at the back of your closet. Since broken or unwanted...

Launching on Earth Day, Weavers Way will continue to roll out a new waste reduction program monthly. Weavers Way Co-op is breaking grocer norms with their efforts to move towards zero waste. With the help of the Weavers Way Plastic...

Philly residents have a love-hate relationship with its trees. The city launched a campaign to address the decline in the city tree canopy. Philly is in desperate need of trees. The city has lost 6% of its tree canopy cover...

The Indian restaurant has been serving up food in reusable packaging since March, and the results have been amazing.  If you love Indian takeout and fighting single-use plastic, it’s your lucky day.  Tiffin, a popular Indian restaurant with ten locations across the Philadelphia area, introduced its...

The Tyler School and The Trust for Public Land are teaming up through Heat Response PHL. Here’s how it’s working.    Education is the first step to tackling climate change. Art is a form of education that everyone can understand, regardless of age, background, and previous level of environmental knowledge.  Meet: Heat Response PHL, a new project...

It’s not just in your head: Philly is ranked 28th for allergy & asthma sufferers. And not everyone is affected equally. Those cherry trees may be beautiful.  But for many Philadelphians, the sight of bright pink flowers means it’s time...