Lifestyle

Happy 7 years, Green Philly Blog! Oh, how you’ve grown over the years, little blog. Heck, you didn’t even have your sexy new logo or sweet new birthday suit last year at this time! But every day you get better… (at...

Etsy turned 10 this month and we are excited to honor its progress as a sustainable corporation! Here are 3 reasons to skip your next shopping outing and sift through Etsy’s unique handmade creations. 1. Taking Responsibility: a #1 “B” Corporation...

You would have to live in a cave to not come across cacti or other succulents these days. From décor magazines to fashion corporations, cacti are the perfect pal for nesting types. We’re here to explain why our succulent little...

GPB readers tend to love to making the world around us as green as possible, but why stop there? Art is a perfect way to make our lives colorful in every way. Whether you’re an art show fanatic or just...

Eating healthy can be difficult. Every day, I come across a new blog telling me how I should be eating (with colorful, unattainably-perfect photos that looks nothing like the meals I make at 8:30 at night). Eating healthy while trying...

After a wedding, it’s very common to have leftover centerpieces, fake floral arrangements, decorations, card holders, baskets/pillows, clothing, jewelry, etc. You can save the items for sentiment’s sake, but eventually you’ll probably need the space. So what do you do?...

For years, I’ve been testing out drugstore brands and have realized that using beauty-based brands like L’Oreal, Olay, or Clean and Clear would not satisfy the needs of acne-prone or sensitive skin. My experiences with poor results forced me to...

Do you get psyched at clearance sales and scoring that final pair of shoes in your size? Unfortunately, fashionistas like us are contributing to retail’s rank as the second most polluting industry on the planet. After squirming at the thought...

What are you doing to inspire change in your community? This week’s #ThisWeekI column talks to a local restauranteur, whose having people flock to Passyunk but keeps sustainability in mind in the kitchen. Luke Palladino Name: Luke Palladino Occupation: Chef / Restaurateur...