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3 Takeaways from Green Building United’s Sustainability Symposium

Recently, we attended the Green Building United Symposium. Although the majority of attendees work in the green building industry, there…

6 years ago

Need to get outdoors? Try Hiking 50+ Miles of the Wissahickon

The 4th Annual All Trails Challenge Returning The friends of the Wissahickon announced that its 4th annual All Trails Challenge…

6 years ago

Oh, Hi! We have a brand new look!

Learn about the new website - and new URL. Over this past week, we kicked off the inaugural Green Week…

6 years ago

Recycling is Complicated: Watch our clip on AJ+

Yes, it's true that Philadelphia will be resuming recycling once again, with 100% going to a Waste Management MRF as…

6 years ago

13 “Zero Waste PA” bills introduced in Harrisburg

What's one way to respond to our current recycling crisis to curb our consumption rates? Legislation. PennEnvironment Executive Director David…

6 years ago

We joined Broke In Philly!

Exciting update, Green Philly readers. Recently, we joined Broke In Philly, a collaborative reporting project on solutions to poverty and…

6 years ago

#TrashTagChallenge Sparks Global Clean-Up

Viral challenges are inescapable if you’re on the internet. From choking on spices for the Cinnamon Challenge to pouring pounds…

6 years ago

Philly Kids Strike Back in Youth Climate Strikes

Thousands of students around the globe skipped school and took to the streets last Friday to participate in the Youth…

6 years ago

The Kids are Alright: Youth Climate Strike in Philly today

Across the world, young adults are sending a message. Kids are leaving class, skipping school and gathering to express the…

6 years ago

Bryn Mawr School 1 of 5 Green Dining Rooms in PA

The Shipley School, a private school located in the suburbs of Philadelphia in Bryn Mawr, was recently awarded the 3-Star…

6 years ago