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The latest sustainability news this week. Philly officially launched its One Philly, A United City Citywide Cleaning Program this week. The program’s goal is to clean every neighborhood through August 26th. Track the city’s progress with data on the Office...

Over fast fashion? Here’s how to curate a closet that outlasts trends from Founder Itohan Asemota. In some circles, wearing a decade-old shirt in public would be considered a fashion faux paw, but not to Itohan Asemota. Her biggest piece...

Poor Richard’s Almanac has a modern update. South Philadelphia artist and Food Co-Op member Jessica Gath wants Philadelphians to eat more local. Besides being better for the planet (shorter distance traveled = less CO2 produced) and supporting local jobs, Gath...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news before your holiday weekend. The Friends of the Wissahickon focuses on cleanups and wetlands to combat the impacts of climate change in the park. Read more about the century-old group in Billy Penn....

This new podcast explores all the facets of gardening in a city and is presented by Green Philly. Exciting news for urban garden enthusiasts! Green Philly is proud to present “Gritty and Green,” a brand new podcast hosted by the knowledgeable...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education announced its new Executive Director, Erin Mooney. Mooney was previously communications director of The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The Philadelphia Orchard Project created two high...

Access to water is a barrier for community gardens in the city. Local groups, professors and students are working together to find solutions and to help the gardens – and Camden – bloom. This article is republished in partnership with South...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. May in Philadelphia has warmed an average of 1.6 degrees over the past 50 years. A river otter captured on camera in Ridley Creek is good news for the animal’s revival and cleaner...

From our sustainable marketplace to our educational discussions, attendees learned that there are many ways to support sustainability, When it comes to sustainable steps, the opportunities are endless. Green Philly’s first-ever EcoFair, held on April 27, was a resounding success,...