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Street cleaning begins, recycle old cables & Philly parks scored.

The latest sustainability news this week. Philly officially launched its One Philly, A United City Citywide Cleaning Program this week.…

1 year ago

Meet the guardians of the Wissahickon, wildfire & hurricanes & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news before your holiday weekend. The Friends of the Wissahickon focuses on cleanups and…

1 year ago

New high tunnels at the Woodlands, Diverting waste from student moveouts, and more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education announced its new Executive Director, Erin Mooney.…

2 years ago

Camden’s urban farmers look for innovative ways to solve water challenges

Access to water is a barrier for community gardens in the city. Local groups, professors and students are working together…

2 years ago

Hotter May temps, Otters spotted, more heritage trees chopped & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. May in Philadelphia has warmed an average of 1.6 degrees over the past…

2 years ago

25% of City is solar-powered*, Getting to Green & new watershed exhibit

The latest green news you missed. Here comes the sun! Approximately 25% of municipal city buildings are now powered by…

2 years ago

Earth week: Winner of SBN’s Food Saver Challenge, Swarthmore’s Solar purchase & more

Read the latest sustainability news. Earth Day was Monday is every day, and was celebrated much this week. (We won't…

2 years ago

The EPA’s Efforts in Climate Action, Public Engagement, and Earth Month Initiatives

We sat down with Adam Ortiz, EPA's Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator to chat about transparency and their recent work. Are you…

2 years ago

Is My Recycling Being … Recycled?

Philadelphians' skepticism about the City’s waste policies has led to an abysmal recycling rate. Here’s what really happens after you…

2 years ago

City is driving more EVs, new PFAS regulations, car-free MLK is back!

Read the latest local sustainability news. Can you believe the solar eclipse was this past Monday? Whether you traveled for…

2 years ago