New Storytelling project from Independence Seaport Museum, Transition Green committee & more.

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What's happening in local sustainability this week? Members of the Environment & Sustainability sub-committees of Cherelle Parker’s transition team have…

Some people adopt highways. This woman adopted a Philadelphia island and named it the “Isle of Jean.”

2 years ago

An island on the Schuylkill receives some TLC and a new name thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers. Jean…

COP28 begins, flooding debates, new TTF map & more

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This week's roundup in sustainability news COP28, the UN Climate conference, is happening now through December 12th in Dubai. This…

Philadelphia entrepreneur launches sustainable cosmetics company

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More than 200 million mascara tubes end up in landfills every year. Paige DeAngelo developed a waste-free mascara while studying…

A new generation of Philadelphia-area fashion pioneers combine sustainability and style

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Entrepreneurs are rejecting fast fashion and reducing textile waste with fabric recycling non-profits, locally-owned stores and innovative design This article…

Philly Tree Plan gets $12 Mill, Penn reduced carbon emissions by 46% & more.

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What's happening in local sustainability? Here's a roundup of recent Philly news. The Philly Tree Plan is getting $12 million…

Climate Justice Mural, the first in Philly, brings hope

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A new mural on the "Wheelhouse" brings together history, representation and envisioning a resilient future despite the climate crisis. The…

A Deep Dive into The Water Center at Penn’s 5-Year Impact

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The Water Center's three main themes, water equity, building climate resistance, and water leadership, address climate challenges. Despite its location…

Here are the SustainPHL 2023 Award Recipients

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We celebrated another incredible group of sustainability change-makers during last evening's 6th annual ceremony. Last evening, we celebrated the 6th…