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Have an idea you want to share with other local green pros? Here’s your chance. Green Building United’s tenth annual Sustainability Symposium is returning on May 1st at Penn State at The Navy Yard. The Symposium is a full day...

The Trust for Public Land is using tons of data thanks to a new tool, combined with community input, to spruce up the city’s parks. The goal: prepare Camden for the climate crisis. As the climate crisis looms, cities like...

We’re psyched to share 2 big pieces of news that we revealed during our Holiday Happy Hour party On Wednesday night, we hosted our Holiday Happy Hour with 50 guests in WeWork. We also shared two exciting updates. (You get...

City Council passed legislation, now waiting signature from Mayor Kenney Philadelphia finally passed a plastic bag ban bill, sponsored by Councilman Mark Squilla. The bill bans plastic bags at supermarkets, convenience stores, service stations, department stores, dollar stores, clothing stores,...

Young People Strike for Climate – and share their reasons. Students protested climate injustice in Philadelphia on Friday to coincide with the UN climate summit in Madrid, COP25. This time, the school district excusing absences from class (with parental permission),...

City Releases PES Report 2 Days Before Thanksgiving. Two days before Thanksgiving, the City of Philadelphia released a Report on evaluating the PES refinery. Titled “A Close Call and an Uncertain Future: An assessment of the past, present, and next...

Zero Waste & Litter Cabinet released its two-year report today The City released its 2019 Zero Waste & Litter Report, two years after the cabinet shared its roadmap. In its report released today, the Cabinet boasts that of 31 recommendations...

Scientists warn of “untold suffering” 11,000 scientists from 153 countries declared a climate emergency if we don’t make changes to how we live in a BioScience paper. According to the paper, “Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of...

How the legendary local activist joined the actress in DC For many, getting arrested is something to avoid. But for local entrepreneur and founder of many things sustainable Judy Wicks, it’s joyful in its own kind of way. “It’s kind...