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From thrift stores to zero-waste events, Villanova’s SSC is focused on reducing waste. At Villanova University, students are taking the lead in promoting sustainability through the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC), an extension of the university’s Sustainable Leadership Council. The SSC...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news! Delaware River Festival Returns to Philly and Camden on Sept 28. The 2024 Delaware River Festival offers a variety of activities on both sides of the river at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and...

Discover how you can access federal support to tackle climate and environmental challenges In November 2023, the Biden Administration devoted approximately $2 billion in grant funding to support community-driven projects tackling climate and environmental justice challenges. While a significant amount of that...

Introducing Meet Your Civic Catalysts, a new series from Green Philly spotlighting sustainability changemakers in public office, their work, and how you can connect with them! Starting with (drumroll, please)… Get to know: Liz Lankenau Role: City of Philadelphia’s Interim...

Here’s the latest sustainability news this week. ‘Mo Money, Mo’ Trees: Philadelphia Receives $12 Million for Tree Canopy. The $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture supports the Philly Tree Plan, a 10-year initiative to increase the city’s...

This event covered topics including green initiatives, EV infrastructure, the 76ers arena proposal, building codes, and more. We hosted Sustainability in Action at the beautiful Arts League Philadelphia last evening, welcoming 86 registrants for an inspiring conversation and community engagement....

Honorees include DRBC’s Steve Tambini, SBN’s Alex Cupo, and Hope Works. The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) celebrated the 2024 Water Resources Awards winners on September 12th. The 41st Awards Gala recognizes leadership, innovation, and excellence...

…Drumroll for the latest list of sustainability changemakers SustainPHL is returning for the 7th annual awards ceremony and celebration on October 10, 2024. Here is the full list of the nominees, from individuals using art to fight climate change, organize...

The latest sustainability news this week. $25 million boost for “Solar for Schools.” State and city leaders gathered at City Hall on Sept. 4 to mark the passage of the Solar for Schools Act, a grant program aimed at helping...