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Is Mayor Parker keeping her promise to “Clean & Green” Philly? Here are key takeaways from local residents.

Philadelphians from eight community focus groups love trash pickup & more trees, but want more trash cans, new parks and…

1 month ago

1000+ trees planted, end of free A/C program, canvassing to save SEPTA, & more

Catch up on the latest in sustainability news: Trash cleanup group starts a new video series spotlighting community leaders. The first…

2 months ago

Navy Yard is nation’s largest LEED neighborhood, Rare ‘Franklin’ trees & more

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news:  Philadelphia Navy Yard is now the largest LEED neighborhood in the country. A…

2 months ago

How Councilmember Jamie Gauthier addresses inequity and sustainability

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst. Read how Gauthier uses her role as a public servant to…

2 months ago

Over 22k saved toads, PGW protests, baby tortoise debut & more

It's Earth Week! Celebrate by catching up on this week's green news: The Schuylkill Center of Environmental Education’s Toad Detour…

2 months ago

Environmental Justice has been missing from Earth Day. Meet the Philly leaders who are changing that.

Local nonprofits and thought leaders are focusing on getting our relationship right with each other and the planet Philadelphia’s Earth…

2 months ago

“I knew it was a scam”: More former workers come forward to say The Rounds’ sustainability claims don’t add up.

Buying new jars instead of cleaning old ones. Driving personal vehicles for drop-offs. These former employees joined the startup for…

2 months ago

Four Seasons gets greener, Clothing drop-offs, Earth week events & more.

Catch up on this week’s sustainability news. Cradles to Crayons launches its 2025 Spring Greening initiative to collect clothing. This…

2 months ago

March climate change data, Philly Tree Plan updates, a healthier Delaware, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: March is getting hotter in Philly. Last month’s average temperatures were 5.89° above normal at…

2 months ago

Horticulture in the Zoo, energy assistance for Philadelphians, and the latest funding cuts.

Catch up on this week's sustainability news: The Zoo’s gardens are getting a horticultural makeover. The Philadelphia Zoo is partnering…

3 months ago