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I was recently looking for an easy side recipe to bring to a potluck and remembered this lovely summer recipe my mom frequently creates. Orzo salad is simple and refreshing. And the best part is that all the ingredients are effortlessly found at any CSA or farmers’ market. The dish is easy to prepare and open to interpretation and experimentation. If you’re having a hard time with an abundance of veggies, orzo salad can use all your leftover CSA vegetables. Find the recipe, after the jump!

If you’re anything like me, then you’ve heard quite a lot about fair trade and how super important it is. However, before hunting for fair trade retailers, I decided to research what it really meant and where to find fair trade, which is great timing for Where Can I Wednesday! Here’s my FAQs that (hopefully) helps you as much as it helped me! Fair Trade 101

Are you a member of a sustainable business? Or, do you know any businesses and organizations with new, creative, green products, services, or ideas? Clean Air Council & SCA are accepting nominations for this year's Green Innovators Program. Find out more, after the jump!

Ever wanted to try your hand at caring for trees? Or maybe you’ve want to make your green thumb even greener? Become a Tree Tender ! For over 20 years, PHS has been successfully hosting Tree Tenders classes in the Philadelphia area. Whether you use your knowledge to plant trees in your region, your community, or just your yard, you’ll be making a huge difference!

Happy Monday Readers! Want to celebrate National S’mores day, listen to some local live reggae, or feast on Philly’s Night Market eats? This is your week! We’ve rounded up the best local events happening in Philly this week: Events for week of August 11 – 14th:>

PR agents often promote their client's cause, but Paige Wolf also makes it a point to promote sustainability just as much as her clients. I met Paige years ago on an all-lady session based on sustainability and have followed her passion projects ever since. She's enthusiastic, compassionate and an all-star Crossfit mom of two. Let's get to know Paige a little better:

Yay! You made it to Friday! How was your week? Did you take a walking tour of Philly parks, join the Bicycle Coalition’s coffee club, or even have a green drink? If you still need to make plans for this weekend, look no further. We have a plethora of green events happening around the city. Whether you're looking to forage for mushrooms, visit farmers’ markets, tour farms, or ride your bike under the full moon, we have rounded up the best events for you!

Streets Department & Recyclebank receive 2014 Pennsylvania Waste Watchers Award. Our own Philadelphia City Street and Recyclebank won the 2014 Pennsylvania Waste Watchers Award for their Hunting Park Recycles Initiative. The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP) recognizes Pennsylvania’s best recycling programs annually. Find out more about this award, after the jump:

August is here, marking the last half of the summer heat. Still looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Philly is home to a handful of locally, handmade ice creams and custards to help you cool off during the August heat. Here are our top local Philly ice cream shops to visit for an icy treat before summer ends. Philly’s 7 Best Ice Cream Shops: