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This Queen Village business blends open play, clothing swaps, and eco-conscious community. Between outgrown clothes, forgotten toys, and gear that barely gets used, childhood can be a pretty wasteful time for parents. But one Philly mom found a better way...

The latest in sustainability news: March is getting hotter in Philly. Last month’s average temperatures were 5.89° above normal at 49.45°F, contributing to an overall increase of 4° in March temperatures since 1970. Precipitation was above the normal amount for...

Think Philly has all the history? Emmaus helped launch a global organic revolution. Learn about this “Founding Father” of organic farming during Earth Month. If you’ve ever debated buying organic or conventional vegetables, you can thank J.I. Rodale and Sir...

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...

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news: The Zoo’s gardens are getting a horticultural makeover. The Philadelphia Zoo is partnering with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Santoline Mosaïculture to revamp the property’s 42 acres of garden beds and install topiary...

A recent City Council hearing examined the crackdown on illegal dumping. Is the city making progress?  “This short dumping is really out of control.” –Joyce Brooks, Nicetown resident Illegal dumping – leaving waste in unauthorized areas – is a consistent...

In a world saturated with digital content, Philly-based creators are using their platforms to reconnect us with the environment — and inspire real-world action right in our own neighborhoods. In 2023, local urban forester Andrew Conboy, aka @Andrew_the_Arborist, posted a...

The latest in sustainability news: A new report by the PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center explains how wildlife corridors help animals impacted by habitat fragmentation. Wildlife Corridors: How reconnecting habitat is protecting Pennsylvania’s native species explores strategies to help Pennsylvania...

As climate change extends dry seasons, the Philadelphia region faces more frequent fires. Here’s how to protect yourself. Despite western states historically experiencing the majority of wildfires, the Philadelphia region is at an elevated fire risk. Wildfires in Wharton State Forest in...