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This pilot project was due to funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development Two blocks in Northern Liberties are being powered by the sun. The 400 & 500 blocks of North 2nd Street are carbon-free with solar-powered and easily installed...

Climate Central released last month’s climate trends. Last month, the average temps were close to normal, according to a report from Climate Central. Philadelphia’s Decembers have been trending 4.3°F warmer over the past 50 years. It’s also the month with...

Another year is in the books. Here’s what we did. As we wrap up 2022, we’re reflecting on the year that was. After a two-year hiatus, we brought back in-person events, our signature event, SustainPHL and welcomed two team members...

Green Building United’s annual Groundbreaker Awards returned IRL in November. Green Building United held its annual Groundbreaker Awards on November 17th to celebrate the build environment’s impact with projects, accomplishments, and leaders in the Philadelphia region.   “Because of the very real impacts...

As a part of Every Voice, Every Vote,” Green Philly will focus on social media and events around sustainability issues. “Every Voice, Every Vote” is a new coalition created to inform and engage Philadelphians, ensuring their voices and interests are...

Climate change trends continue in Philadelphia. Here’s what the science says. Philadelphia experienced a wetter and much cooler October in 2022. The average temperature was 57.2°F was 1.0° cooler than normal, according to Climate Central. This is outside the norm:...

Drumroll for this year’s award recipients We’re still overjoyed at the 5th annual SustainPHL, which was celebrated last evening (October 20th) at the Academy of Natural Sciences. After an almost three-year hiatus, it was incredible to celebrate this year’s nominees...

This nominee is making a difference on a micro-level (neighborhood engagement, block captain, etc) and his/her/their efforts could be unrecognized. In October, Philadelphia’s SustainPHL Awards will highlight and celebrate these community changemakers. Join us to honor them and announce the...

These businesses are making an impact in our community, by employing community members as well as positively affecting our environment. Impact businesses are proof that for-profit enterprises can be stewards of social and environmental change, creating that triple-bottom line. In...