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Catch up on the latest sustainability news: The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Philly millions in funding for active mobility infrastructure projects in high-priority zones. $23.3 million will go towards improvements near the Museum of Art, including new bike...

Vision zero says residents should report unsafe streets. But is this working for residents? The city’s most recent Vision Zero report for 2024 showed promising results along Roosevelt Boulevard but alarming stats for pedestrians.  According to the report, preliminary 2024...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news 2025 has to offer: December’s cold snap broke a pattern of warmer-than-average months in Philly. Last month’s average temperature was just 0.1°F below normal at 38.5°F. However, a string of drier-than-average months continued, with...

The Water Department’s 25-year project will improve the pipes, treatment plants, and processes that residents rely on for safe drinking water. Not all neighbors are happy. Following a planning process and public listening sessions, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is...

Here’s where to give your tree its next purpose after the holidays. Don’t leave trees on your curb – they will become trash instead of a second life since they’re biodegradable. Guidelines for Recycling Make sure your tree is untied...

The latest in sustainability news this week: The Delaware could be Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year. This year, the Delaware River was nominated for the annual contest by the Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee. If it wins, the organization...

Highlights of our milestones, impact, and community contributions. 2024 was an incredible year of growth, connection, and impact for Green Philly. From securing over $200,000 in grant funding to expanding our reach through diverse content and meaningful events, we’ve continued...

Green Philly checks in with neighborhoods and trash experts during the early days of Clean and Green’s new twice-a-week trash collection program. The city rolled out a new twice-weekly trash pickup pilot at the beginning of December. The goal of...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Philadelphia’s bike lanes will soon be safer for cyclists. The “Get Out The Bike Lane” bill, signed into law last week, will prohibit motorists from stopping in curbside bike lanes for any amount...