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Thousands of birds die annually by running into city windows. We can change that. Last October, Philly saw its largest mass bird-building collision in 70 years. One billion birds are estimated to collide with US buildings and structures each year,...

Here’s where you can recycle your old pill bottles, inhalers, and blister packs Disposing of unused medications is already a hassle, but recycling the containers your meds came in can be even worse. However, if you’re up to the challenge,...

These Black-owned businesses help you shop locally & sustainably   DYK that supporting black-owned businesses helps close the racial wealth gap, strengthens local economies and helps job creation?  Here are nine Black-owned, Philly-grown sustainable businesses you’ll love.   Up your fashion game Grant BLVD  If you’re looking to revamp your wardrobe...

Local changemakers prioritize access, communities, and healthy food for our tables. How does urban agriculture impact our communities, healthy waterways and food system? The Rodale Institute hosted a webinar on this topic last Saturday, and we had the pleasure of...

Local environmental groups held press conference yesterday about the lawsuit. Local municipalities are fighting the state to eliminate plastic bag litter. The City of Philadelphia along with West Chester, Township of Lower Merion, Borough of Narberth are suing the state...

Here’s what you can do with all those disposable razors  Each year in the U.S., more than 2 billion disposable razors make their way into landfills. While the blade and handle are recyclable on their own, they must be separated before they...

Rutabaga Toy Library offers parents access to toy borrowing, communal play sessions, eco-friendly workshops, and more.  Rutabaga Toy Library is changing the game in sustainable parenting.   Owner Krystal Cunillera opened her business in November 2019, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Fed...

Huge environmental win: The DRBC permanently banned fracking after 11 years of debate The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) permanently banned fracking throughout the Delaware River Watershed yesterday in a virtual meeting. Four states of the Delaware Watershed (New Jersey,...

How Sonya Harris got a Principal and HGTV Star on board to help teachers create community gardens across the country   “I think gardens should be just a norm in schools — just as you have reading and writing and math,...