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Catch up on the latest sustainability news: What’s open and closed on Christmas Day (including trash pickup)? There will be no trash and recycling pickup on Thursday, December 25. Service will instead come one day later. Check out this list...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: SEPTA opens new Wissahickon transit hub. The project began in 2023 and is expected to serve 5,000 bus riders a day. The new center includes weather-protected waiting areas, better lighting, and improved crosswalks....

In a year that felt difficult, community revived our souls 2025 was a challenging year. Between climate rollbacks, cancelled environmental grants, the end of renewable energy grants, and more, it can feel like our efforts are for naught. However, climate actions...

Philadelphia’s two private composting services are now combined into one. Circle Compost and Bennett Compost have announced that the two Philadelphia-based composting services will merge in 2026. Citing rising operational costs and ongoing barriers to securing a permitted composting site...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philadelphia Planning Commission launches survey to hear from residents. The Philadelphia2050: Planning Together survey asks Philadelphians to provide their input on how the city should be built moving forward. The survey’s topics include...

Running out of ideas for everyone from your brother to Gritty? Here’s a list of thoughtful gifts from alpaca encounters to refillery finds: The holiday season is here, bringing chances to reconnect, celebrate, and give. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah,...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philadelphia Water Department releases service line records. PWD will soon be sending out notices to property owners and residents to update them on the materials of their water service lines. These are annual...

In an attempt to reach a new state budget, Pennsylvania has been pulled from RGGI, raising concerns among climate activists about the state’s environmental commitments. Pennsylvania lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro voted to withdraw Pennsylvania from the Regional Greenhouse Gas...

Check out the latest sustainability news: Holiday trash and recycling collection schedule. In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, city departments will be closed. There will be no trash or recycling pickup on Thursday or Friday of this week....