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You may have heard the catchphrase “GSI”, but what does it ACTUALLY mean? We have a water dilemma. Philadelphia already experiences a hotter and wetter city, with an increased 4 inches of annual rainfall thanks to the climate crisis. So...

The city hasn’t announced where the $14 million will go. But how could those dollars make a safer, more sustainable city? “Philadelphia can’t breathe…” reads the opening line of the city council’s letter to Mayor Kenney this past Monday, informing...

Black-run nonprofits are allocated fewer resources than White-led ones, according to a 2016 report commissioned by the Philadelphia African American Leadership Forum. Because of this disparity, black nonprofits are heavily dependent on grants for funding—leaving them vulnerable when unexpected events...

Composting made easy while you catch up on TV Now more than ever, you may find yourself constantly in the kitchen. Whether it be from cooking a full-course meal or snacking, the reality is our food waste adds up. This...

Program allows shoppers to “round up” their purchases to the nearest dollar, with proceeds going to local causes. Are you a Philly organization that could use cash for your cause? West Philly’s Mariposa Food Co-op is opening its applications for...

New Jersey-based company’s foundation focuses on collecting and recycling plastic waste in developing countries. In honor of World Oceans Day, the TerraCycle Thai Foundation installed a river plastic capture trap in Bangkok, Thailand. The device, placed in the waterway of...

During our 4 States, 1 Watershed digital panel on Wednesday, May 27th, four panelists shared their insights on what we can do to keep the Delaware River Watershed healthy. The experts also noted considerations to make as we learn about...

Journalists have been arrested in Philly while covering protests this week. Here’s a letter local media outlets sent. (Note: This letter was sent to Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw on Thursday.) June 4, 2020 Dear Commissioner Outlaw: We represent the newsroom...

Green Philly stands behind the Black Lives Matter movement. As a sustainability-focused organization serving a majority black city, we understand how imperative it is to stand in opposition to injustice as it pertains to both the environment and race. Fighting...