Lifestyle

The bathroom can seem like a daunting place to choose sustainable products and develop greener behaviors. It’s the most important room in our residences when it comes to personal hygiene and keeping clean, yet most bathrooms contribute to an unclean...

If we want to create a more sustainable and equitable world, we need to pressure governments and companies to adopt greener policies, AND ALSO challenge ourselves to take individual action. There’s no better way to do that than by breaking...

Now that we’ve established that we have a plastic problem (or several…), let’s delve deeper into possible solutions. Enter Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics Biodegradable plastics and bio-based compostable plastics are not new. Biodegradable plastics and polymers were first introduced in...

Almost everyone knows we have a plastic problem, but looking at the numbers shows what we’re really up against. We have all, at some point, become aware of the environmental implications our rampant consumption of plastics cause, either through a...

United by Blue’s Tent Rental Program allows urbanites to escape easy-peasy Camping is one of those things that sounds great and cheap in theory. You pack up a car, head to the woods, bring food that you can cook over...

While we’re waiting for the new season of Green Philly’s City Rising Podcast to debut, here’a few other podcasts that collectively encompass all aspects of sustainable living. Whether you’re a student of the industry or simply want to make your...

Quitting Single Use Plastic Takes an Effort… Start small Plastics are literally everywhere, from our drinking water, soil and in our beer. Whether we intend to or not, we’re active participants in this plastic mess. Ever notice all the plastic...

Alas, gardening season is here. Growing your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs is a fun and effective way to eat sustainably. It doesn’t get more “local” than your own backyard! There are ways to grow edible plants in ways that...

Sprouting Roots in Philadelphia “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.“ Alfred Austin Gardening is not just for...