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Circular Philadelphia launched to stop our addiction to waste. Recycling has been broken for a long time. Consumers are the ones responsible for ensuring their “waste” ends up in the right locations, whether trash, recycling, or composting. What if, instead,...

Philadelphia’s summer temps have increased 3 degrees since 1970. We’ve been saying Philadelphia will become hotter and wetter due to climate change. But the data shows that climate change is here. As greenhouse gases increase the global average temperature, they...

Habitat is set in FDR Park, regardless of the elements Overall, we’ve all spent more time embracing nature and the outdoors in quarantine. Proof: local trail use increased 138% last year. So how has nature taken over the Flower Show?...

Sustainable infrastructure isn’t just a feel-good option. Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) is one key example of how sustainability can create a real economic impact. The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) released a new report, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, a tool for Economic...

City picked alongside St. Louis, Twin Cities, MN, and Maine to encourage accessibility outdoors After Philly’s ParkScore declined due to inequality of park access, a new initiative is encouraging accessibility outdoors locally. The Outdoor Foundation announced Philadelphia as a new “Thrive...

Philly jumped four spots in 2020, to be back at its 2019 ranking. The Trust for Public Land released its 2021 ParkScore® rankings, announcing that Philly placed 19th. Why the decline? Blame a lack of equity and budget cuts. Philadelphia’s...

Engle Street project is an effort to revitalize the Chester Waterfront with the city and Delaware County A new project in Chester County is connecting its residents with safer, quicker access to the local businesses and riverfront. The Riverfront Alliance...

Two chances to enjoy our local Delaware Watershed waterfront debut tonight Want to enjoy our local watershed with snacks, a cold drink and friends? Parks on Tap has offically returned for the Summer season, with TWO locations on the banks...

It’s not just you. Warmer temps mean nature gets thrown off in various ways. Enjoy the heat wave this week? Spring temperatures are increasing, yet another signal that Climate Change is here. Philly’s Spring temperatures increased 2.7 degrees over the...