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With the recent demand of Solarize Philly, it’s no secret that solar is hot in Philly. We’re always told that Solar power holds a lot of promise….but. There’s always a but – some reason why solar won’t work. What are the...

Can you believe 2017 is almost complete? (And we survived!) This was quite the big year for Green Philly, as we kicked off our Beyond the Blog panel series and had another successful SustainPHL, honoring 10 local changemakers. Let’s take...

One (tiny) win for safer streets in Philadelphia! City officials announced plans to construct a protected bike lane on South Street from 21st Street the 27th Street at the base of the bridge. See the visual here: The project will include...

The holidays are right around the corner! Still searching for thoughtful gifts for your family, friends or colleagues? We have suggestions – regardless of who you’re shopping for. 7 Ideas for everyone on your Shopping List For the Climate Advocate...

Oh, the 2017 tax bill. Currently, there’s an Electric Vehicle (EV) tax credit (Section 30D) that allows consumers to claim up to $7,500 when purchasing an EV, anywhere in the USA. Depending on how many electric vehicles enter our fleet,...

On November 4th, 2017, we met a monster. Its name was Fill, short for landfill. Okay, so maybe it wasn’t an actual monster, but the idea behind it was just as frightening. As we walked into Temple’s Mitten Hall for...

One of the most recyclable materials is metal. Metal (and scrap metal) can range from a variety of items: from cans, copper, automobiles, pipes, gutters, and appliances such as refrigerators. Recycling scrap metal is a recovery process, which involves the...

Yesterday, we shared our 8 wishes for Philadelphia’s biking infrastructure. Today, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia made 7 demands for safer streets. Sign the petition to support the Bicycle Coalition’s requests, shared below. bicycle coalition’s 7 Demands for City...

On Tuesday morning, 24-year old bicyclist Emily Fredricks was killed by a person driving a sanitation truck at 11th and Spruce. Two vigils were held yesterday. A human bike lane, an idea from Leigh Goldenberg, was formed at 7:30 AM....