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Reimagine Philly as a biophilic city, where we live, work, and play towards a built environment where we can reconnect with nature. As urban populations continue to grow and environmental pressures increase, Philadelphia can use biophilic design to create smarter spaces...

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES These nominees are working to provide communities with equitable access to clean air & water, clean & open spaces, and energy-efficient resources, as well as protecting local wildlife & habitats. In August, Philadelphia’s SustainPHL Awards will highlight and celebrate these...

This nominee is making a difference on a micro level (neighborhood engagement, block captain, etc.) and his/her/their efforts could be unrecognized. In August, Philadelphia’s SustainPHL Awards will highlight and celebrate these community change makers. Join us to celebrate these visionaries and announce the recipient...

These businesses are making an impact in our community, by employing community members as well as positively affecting our environment. Impact businesses are proof that for-profit enterprises can be stewards of social and environmental change, creating that triple-bottom line. In...

What’s the deal with oil trains? We’ve tackled the oil train dilemma in Philadelphia previously, and there’s a new documentary about the problem. PennFuture recently partnered with student and activist Jeremy Griffin to create a documentary on Pennsylvania oil trains....

This nominee is promoting a sustainability cause and is an activist in his/her/their community by increasing visibility and awareness of sustainability initiatives to new & broader audiences. In August, Philadelphia’s SustainPHL Awards will highlight and celebrate these community changemakers. Join us to celebrate these...

Next up in our SustainPHL nominees, we introduce the Business Innovation category. These nominees are a for-profit company with a new and innovative product, solution or service. In August, Philadelphia’s SustainPHL Awards will highlight and celebrate these community changemakers. Join us to celebrate these...

Is that you logging off Amazon with your Prime Day deals? It’s time that we should have a talk. Don’t go hiding your overnight shipments and Blue Apron boxes. I won’t shame you for your behaviors. But we do need...

I’ve addressed whether paper towels are recyclable (or not) IRL twice in the past week, so it’s time to tackle this question for all. Can you Recycle Paper Towels in Philadelphia? The simple answer is no. Although paper towels (and...