The Common Market is Donating $3.9 Million of Fresh Produce to Locals Facing Food Insecurity

6 years ago

Nonprofit mobilizes to send 35,000 boxes of produce from local farmers to residents in need weekly. The U.S. Department of…

How to *Safely* Clean Up Your Block During COVID-19

6 years ago

Tired of watching paper cups and plastic bags blow down your block? So are we. Amongst nicknames like “the City…

Can Virtual Cleanups Get Trash off Real Streets?

6 years ago

This story by Michael Butler originally published on Next City. Since 2008, Philadelphia’s annual citywide cleanup has helped people all…

Eco-Explainer: What is Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)?

6 years ago

You may have heard the catchphrase "GSI", but what does it ACTUALLY mean? We have a water dilemma. Philadelphia already…

Kenney’s $14 million Police dept. increase shut down after weeks of protests

6 years ago

The city hasn't announced where the $14 million will go. But how could those dollars make a safer, more sustainable…

14 Black-Led & Black-Focused Nonprofits Working For A Clean Environment

6 years ago

Black-run nonprofits are allocated fewer resources than White-led ones, according to a 2016 report commissioned by the Philadelphia African American…

Hassle-Free DIY Composting Tutorial for the Urban Dweller

6 years ago

Composting made easy while you catch up on TV Now more than ever, you may find yourself constantly in the…

Mariposa Accepting Nonprofit Applications for “Round-up for Change”

6 years ago

Program allows shoppers to "round up" their purchases to the nearest dollar, with proceeds going to local causes. Are you…

TerraCycle Installs Plastic Trap in Thailand for World Oceans Day

6 years ago

New Jersey-based company's foundation focuses on collecting and recycling plastic waste in developing countries. In honor of World Oceans Day,…