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No more stopping in bike lanes, enviro groups sue over toxic chemical, and how public spaces contribute to thriving democracies

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Stopping in bike lanes now ticketed. PPA began issuing tickets to vehicles blocking…

3 months ago

Got to go? PHLASK helps you find public restrooms & water fountains in Philly

An app created to help users find drinking water in the city has expanded to include public restrooms, food, and…

3 months ago

Philly students face longer commutes, how to make less trash, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Salvage shop closes; owner talks mission of reuse. Sam Beaty, owner of Beaty…

3 months ago

DC 33 strike ends, new recycling resource, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  End of DC 33 Strike. After all-night negotiations, the city and AFSCME District…

3 months ago

SEPTA approved its “doomsday budget.” Here are four ways you can support public transit in Philly.

SEPTA’s board voted to adopt a budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that will result in service cuts, higher fares, and…

3 months ago

Hot Philly schools, EPA workers declare dissent, city union on strike & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Over half of Philadelphia’s K-12 students are overheating in schools. 58 percent of…

4 months ago

Here’s a map for where to take your trash during the DC 33 Strike in Philly

Glitter built an interactive map for this challenging time. Plus: why some residents are refusing to use the drop-off sites.…

4 months ago

Food recovery tool helps businesses divert excess food from landfills

This visual guide from a local nonprofit helps speed up decision-making for busy restaurants.   Food businesses in Philadelphia have a…

4 months ago

Compost network growing, rising temperatures, state energy plans, & more

Check out the latest sustainability news: Community Compost Network is expanding. Farm Philly, Parks and Recreation’s urban agriculture program, is…

4 months ago

Ocean City among NJ coastal towns affected by sea-level rise

Millions have been pledged to fight flooding in this local favorite shore town. Is it enough? This article is republished…

4 months ago