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Kindling catches on to build a fire, eh? We’ve all been there – making an effort to bike in this 30* weather or summer 90 degrees for the sake of sustainability. Let’s start celebrating those recycling hoarding moments to all...

Ladies and gents, let’s talk salons. Most of us enjoy the occasional mani-pedi or maybe treating ourselves to a balayage once in awhile. The ugly truth of these luxuries we enjoy is that many salons use products containing harsh chemicals. Chemicals...

The City of Philadelphia Streets Department will hold the 10th annual Philly Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 8th from 9 AM to 2 PM. Last year’s Philly Spring Clean Up 2016 removed over 600,000 pounds of trash from the streets of...

Valentines is just days away, and the clock is ticking on finding that perfect gift to let a loved one know you’re thinking about them. Why not treat your loved ones to a unique and thoughtful gift made in Philly?...

Looking to enjoy a fun weekend in Northern Liberties? Try exploring the neighborhood’s best sustainable spots with farm-to-table restaurants, bars serving local brews, and locally sourced shops. Since it can be overwhelming to explore a neighborhood you may not be...

  By Sam Hawkins When it comes to the Philly food scene, there’s good food and there’s great food. Good food is tasty, nutritious and timely. Great food is all of the above, but you don’t need to go anywhere...

People can be a little like squirrels: when cold weather creeps in, we pack up the summer clothes, cover up the garden beds, bring the flower pots inside and tuck away our ambitions for all sorts of warm-weather projects. Here at...

PennEnvironment hosted a forum The Future of Climate Action in 2017: a discussion with Senator Bob Casey last evening, along with Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McConnell, Dr. Jerry Fagliano of the Dornslife School of Public Health, Drexel University and Adam Garber,...

Whether you buy your eggs from the farmer’s market or grocery store, you might want to think carefully about the packaging. Can you recycle egg cartons in Philadelphia? Yes, cardboard egg cartons are recyclable in Philadelphia. However, the styrofoam egg cartons...