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Dearest readers, We’re wishing you a happy holiday full of love, joy and time with your nearest and dearest. And for those mass-produced gifts you’ll receive, we’re crossing our fingers for gift receipts too. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

As a loyal composting customer, I’ve been trying to figure out what to stick in my bin. Beyond fruit & veggie scraps, I throw in my egg shells, dryer lint & occasional Pounce DeLeon fur that’s stuck on my couch....

Something big happened in Paris recently. On December 12, following two weeks of negotiations, representatives from 196 nations agreed to adopt a landmark climate agreement more ambitious than anything like it in history. With scientists continuing to warn about the...

It’s official: Mayor-elect Jim Kenney has officially named Christine Knapp the new Director of Sustainability. Christine will be taking the reigns from current Director of Sustainability Katherine Gajewski. No stranger to the blog, we wanted to hear more from Katherine...

Even though this December has begun unseasonably warm, winter is coming. Whether you’re cleaning out your closet or find an amazing deal, consider donating a winter coat this season. Where to Donate Winter Coats in Philadelphia for 2015 – 2016: Feel...

Christmas is 10 days away, which means it’s time to hustle for those last minute white elephants & gifts for those in your life. However, who needs more clutter in their homes? I’ve been a big believe of experiences over...

Happy Monday! After an unseasonably warm weekend, it’s back to the grind. (I hope you got out and enjoyed the beautiful weather like I did – complete with a hike in the Wissahickon and walk along the Schulykill River Trail)....

Cleanup organizer extraordinaire Sam Holloschutz reported another successful cleanup in the Fairmount neighborhood. On November 14, Sam said that had about 45 volunteers who picked up 86 bags of trash, recycling, and leaves. As Sam described, I expected about double but...

Bottle caps. Technically, the city says that plastic is recyclable. but are the caps for soda or water bottles? Can you recycle soda bottle caps in Philadelphia? Yes. But here’s the catch: you need to make sure they’re still attached to...