Lifestyle

What is ‘Leave No Trace’? How to Hike Responsibly in Philly and Beyond

From the historic charm of Wissahickon Valley Park to the lush terrain of the Andorra Meadow, Philadelphia seeps natural beauty…

3 years ago

Webinar RECAP: Sustainable homes: How to go green from your roof to your stoop

Enjoy the recap from our latest webinar In Philadelphia, 79% of carbon emissions come from buildings. Although much of that…

4 years ago

How to Avoid Shopping on Amazon

As Bezos explores space instead of the climate crisis, we should explore how to cut our Amazon addiction Earlier this…

4 years ago

Ember and Ash: a “nose to tail, root to leaf” sustainable dining experience in East Passyunk

Interesting and unusual menu items introduced to patrons at Ember and Ash. While many restaurants have adopted farm-to-table methods, Ember…

4 years ago

Eco-Explainer: How to talk to your friends & family about the climate crisis

Here’s a conversational guide for a greener future When you're making an effort to live an eco-conscious life, it can…

4 years ago

Made and Maker: from Queer Eye to spreading sustainable fashion in Fishtown.

Inspired by her grandmother, Eilidh Macintyre opened Made and Maker to share her collection of timeless fashion. The idea of…

4 years ago

LIA is launched! Meet Philly-based Eco-Friendly, Flushable Pregnancy Test

Have you ever thought about a flushable pregnancy test? Probably not. Why would you? The standard pregnancy test models have…

4 years ago

8 Black Environmentalists Who Made History

It's Black History Month. Let's reflect on environmentalists who revolutionized environmental justice. Not only does the sustainability movement face greenwashing,…

4 years ago

Bridesburg is keeping the hype of a new riverfront park alive through pizza

The artist-inspired community initiative #ThisPizzaIsAPark hopes to take on a life of its own fueling the excitement of a multi-acre…

4 years ago

Zero Waste Shopping in Philly: Where to Buy Groceries in Bulk

Containers and packages account for 23 percent of landfill waste, equal to about 39 million tons per year, according to…

4 years ago