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Meet our SustainPHL 2020 Nominees

It's a unique year, but these nominees continue to step up to the challenges in incredible ways. Impact Business Leader:…

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Announcing: Our SustainPHL 2020 Nominees

A special awards ceremony will conclude the Embracing Resiliency Symposium on September 25th. 2020  has been a challenging year in…

5 years ago

Harmful ‘Advanced Recycling’ Bill Goes to PA Senate

Environmental advocates ask for calls to legislators; as the proposal to allow burning plastic to be called “recycling” works its…

5 years ago

‘Ecotactical’ Art Exhibit celebrates conservation, environmental justice & activism; debuting soon at Schuylkill Center

Art exhibit continues to celebrate Earth Day at 50, proving Earth Day is Every Day in 2020. After a pandemic…

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City Boasts On-time Sanitation Schedule Despite Trashing Recycling Across City

As the city catches up on sanitation collections, recycling is still combined into the trash in many neighborhoods. Residents are…

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New Jersey passes Environmental Justice Bill to protect communities of color

If passed, the 'Cumulative Impacts Bill' will direct NJ's DEP to say no to permits that would pollute and negatively…

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As the city denies commands for combining trash and recycling, sanitation workers report not being paid accurately for overtime.

Problems continue to pile up for the delayed trash pickups. Philadelphia sanitation workers state they're not being paid the proper…

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Wolf Administration Responds to Pipeline Spill at Marsh Creek State Park

After the local spot for paddling suffered a spill on Monday, the state responds & SUP rentals stopped. Energy Transfer…

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PennFuture Released a ‘Green New Deal’ plan for Pennsylvania’s path post-pandemic

PennFuture's “A Green Stimulus and Recovery Platform for Pennsylvania” prioritizes green jobs, clean energy and nature-based businesses As we're in…

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Coronavirus changed Philly travel. But did it change our environmental impact?

COVID-19 has drastically impacted how we travel – regardless of by land, sea, or air. But how did Philly fare…

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