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What’s one way to respond to our current recycling crisis to curb our consumption rates? Legislation. PennEnvironment Executive Director David Masur and (mostly southeast PA Democratic) state legislators announced a “Zero Waste PA” package of bills with goals to reduce...

Exciting update, Green Philly readers. Recently, we joined Broke In Philly, a collaborative reporting project on solutions to poverty and the city’s push toward economic justice. Together, there are 23 organizations reporting on these issues. As we report on sustainability,...

Viral challenges are inescapable if you’re on the internet. From choking on spices for the Cinnamon Challenge to pouring pounds of ice on yourself to raise awareness for ALS for the Ice Bucket Challenge, a new online challenge explodes as...

Thousands of students around the globe skipped school and took to the streets last Friday to participate in the Youth Climate Strikes. The demonstrations were inspired by Swedish teen Greta Thunberg, who has spoken up about climate change in Europe...

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,...