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Did you know that PA protects your right to a clean environment? “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania’s public natural...

TGIF! Even though our post “summer” blues have started to kick in, Philly has two awesome events this weekend for you to attend! MOM’s Organic Market: Philly Grand Opening September 8th-10th 34 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 MOM’s Center...

The coolest Triathlon is coming to Philly on Saturday, September 30th! Instead of a typical triathlon, get immersed in a day for mindfulness and compassion. And don’t worry about training – this day is perfect for anyone, whether it’s your...

Green Philly is continuing the “Beyond the Blog” event series to give our community an in-depth perspective of current sustainability issues. Are you considering graduate school or breaking into a career in sustainability? For our latest event, we are bringing together...

Those mailers lined with bubble wrap are quite convenient to limit damage to your products, but are they recyclable? This is another tricky scenario. By themselves, envelopes can be recycled in your single stream recycling bin. But the “bubble mailers”...

Did you know you can pick your own natural gas supplier through PGW in Philly? What’s the most “sustainable” choice? In PA, you can pick your residential energy supplier through PECO. If you haven’t explored this yet, we highly recommend...

Despite Milwaukee being a part of the Rust Belt, this former factory city is trying to make a sustainable comeback. Like the rest of the 50 states, Milwaukee is threatened by climate change – including extreme heat, heavy downpours, and...

This Saturday, I’m embarking on a cross-country trip. And I’m doing it (almost) car-free! Although we typically cover Philadelphia, I’m excited to compare sustainability and perception across the US, in a region where I’ve never been. Why travel cross-country via...

Now that we’ve all viewed the coolest event in 2017, the next question on everyone’s minds is what to do with those solar eclipse glasses. It’s not Wednesday (yet), but here’s what to do with those blackout shades. Where to...