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How does a city get to Zero Waste? According to the Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet, it starts with One… Year Report. Philadelphia has an ambitious goal: to fully eliminate the use of landfills and conventional incinerators by 2035, diverting...

We get a lot of questions about what can and can not be recycled. I can’t believe this Where Can I Wednsday edition is a reader question, but it is. Those tiny humans produce a lot of waste. Can you...

2018 was quite the year – Can you believe that only 10 months ago, we were Superbowl champions? Philly’s sustainability scene had a lot going on too. The city received $2 million towards climate goals. There were solar grants too. Everyone released...

Did you know there’s a women sustainability group in Philly? (If you’re a GP reader, you should – since we wrote about it previously.) Let’s back up. How did this happen? The group was formed during a time when three...

“What is the best way to recycle a stainless steel pot or pan.  I am asking about a pan that has a little bit of rust on the bottom, on the inside where you would place your food to cook.”...

I always loved giving gifts. I loved picking something special out, wrapping it up pretty (I love curling ribbon), and then watching the giftee’s face light up with surprise and happiness. But now, in my quest to produce less waste,...

It’s time for the weekly recap. Over the News Foundry a few weeks ago, I found out about this cool new tool from a new friend to help share recent articles we found in one place. Meet Gazet. Here’s how...

Although we’ve already had snow in Philly, there’s still leaves around! The 2018 Philadelphia Bagged Leaf Recycling Program is back. Below are the tips and where to drop off your leaves. Philadelphia 2018 Leaf Recycling Drive Tips Bagged leaves will only be...

In case you missed 20 emails asking for donations, today is giving Tuesday. Don’t limit your spirit of giving be limited to today, but let this time of year as we bask in the holiday spirit serve as a reminder...