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Across the world, young adults are sending a message. Kids are leaving class, skipping school and gathering to express the urgency of climate change. With partners from 350.org, March for Science, Sierra Club and more, the US Youth Climate Strike...

The Shipley School, a private school located in the suburbs of Philadelphia in Bryn Mawr, was recently awarded the 3-Star Certified Green Dining Room Certification from the Green Restaurant Association for their Avery Silverman Dining Room. Less than five schools...

What’s going on in Philly and beyond? Here’s our weekly recap of news you should check out. Ideas to steal: The Philadelphia Citizen shared how a New Orleans nonprofit transforms vacant lots into playgrounds, and contemplates if Philly could replicate...

At our “How Sustainability Works” event, Nic Esposito shared a plea for entrepeneurs to fix recycling. Shortly after, we have someone stepping up to the call. Meet Loop. As WHYY reported, New Jersey-based Terracycle is working with Proctor & Gamble,...

What’s going around the greenspace this snowy Friday? Here are 5 articles you should read: Can beautifying neighborhoods actually reduce crime? Recent studies by Penn & Columbia University shared that “overall crime’ dipped by 10% in neighborhoods with transformed lots,...

Want to share your sustainability expertise? Wrap up some research that needs an audience? Green Building United hosts its annual symposium in May, focused on the green building community. What is the Sustainability Symposium by Green Building United? According to...

Happy Friday! Whether you’re finishing up at your desk before the break or trying to avoid the chaos around the house, here’s a few links in our weekly roundup. Procrastinators Holiday Shopping: United By Blue is hosting a Procrastinator’s Warehouse...

Can you believe 2018 is almost over?  Here’s a recap of what we did this year. January Thanks to the Social Innovations Journal for recognizing Green Philly as the 1st Place in 2018 Corporate Innovator award!  February  We hosted our...

Did you know there’s a women sustainability group in Philly? (If you’re a GP reader, you should – since we wrote about it previously.) Let’s back up. How did this happen? The group was formed during a time when three...