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City pilots Retrievr, clothing & electronics doorstep pickup

Retrievr is SmartCityPHL's first winner of the Pitch & Pilot challenge Looking to responsibly rid hard-to-recycle items like clothing, electronics…

5 years ago

Yay for parks: Philly’s Park System jumps to 15th Spot on Annual ParkScore Index

The Trust for Public Land released its annual list of the country’s metropolitan park systems. As warmer weather and cabin…

5 years ago

Plant-lovers: Enter the PHS Gardening Contest

Another socially-distant activity for your quarantine Are you a non-professional gardener from PA, NJ or Delaware? The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society…

5 years ago

Reminder: You should be wearing a mask outdoors in the city, every time.

Keys? Check. Phone? Check. Mask? Check. City says: regardless if you're biking, running, doing errands, walking, or hanging out in…

5 years ago

Another COVID Victim: City Kills Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet & Director Position

City announced that there'd be painful budget cuts. Here's one devastating impact on sustainability. Cover Photo: Plastic water bottles on…

5 years ago

Plastic Bag Ban Pushed Back to 2021; City Announces on 50th Earth Day

Plastic Bag Announcement: The Earth Day Party Pooper This past Wednesday, members took part in celebrating our planet, whether it…

5 years ago

Philly COVID Resources

Looking for resources during COVID-19? Here's a master list. Unsure of where to look for resources during coronavirus? Green Philly…

5 years ago

Seaport Museum will be home of East Coast’s first pollution-fighting Seabins

The V5 Seabin will make its Delaware River debut on April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The newest…

5 years ago

Trash, recycling & composting continuing during COVID19 crisis

The coronavirus has caused a lot of changes to our daily lives. Waste collection, however, will remain the same for…

5 years ago

Wawa coffee stirrers go sustainable …sorta

The Delco convenience store chain is leaving the decision up to customers. Wawa now has two options for its coffee…

5 years ago