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From recycled paper-making to a community seed exchange, ‘tis the season to create, learn, and cultivate.  Summer in Philly means trips down the shore, water ice, and Parks on Tap.  But alongside the usual suspects, a rotation of workshops and...

Philadelphia is raising awareness for “Show Your Stripes Day,” during a heat emergency in the city and a summer of potentially record-breaking heat. On June 20th, the eve of Show Your Stripes Day, iconic landmarks across the city will be...

Here’s the latest sustainability news this week. Happy Summer Solstice! It’s officially the longest day of the year – and it’s a hot one. It’s the first Heat Health Emergency of the year through Saturday at midnight, which can put...

We made a return to the air with our live panel discussion to highlight on sustainable burials. Death and grief are tough topics, but thinking of forever resting in a beautiful meadow brings a bit of comfort. On our latest...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Nearly 19% of PA water systems contain PFAS levels above EPA standards. You can test and install home water filtration systems or purchase water filters as low as $20 to remove PFAS. Going...

You’ve probably heard of greenwashing. So what’s the ‘hush’ about? While many companies have sustainability built into their operations, quite a few won’t publicize the efforts that they make. This practice is called “greenhushing.” With an overwhelming number of businesses...

The latest sustainability news this week. Philly officially launched its One Philly, A United City Citywide Cleaning Program this week. The program’s goal is to clean every neighborhood through August 26th. Track the city’s progress with data on the Office...

Over fast fashion? Here’s how to curate a closet that outlasts trends from Founder Itohan Asemota. In some circles, wearing a decade-old shirt in public would be considered a fashion faux paw, but not to Itohan Asemota. Her biggest piece...

Poor Richard’s Almanac has a modern update. South Philadelphia artist and Food Co-Op member Jessica Gath wants Philadelphians to eat more local. Besides being better for the planet (shorter distance traveled = less CO2 produced) and supporting local jobs, Gath...