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The latest about how Philadelphia is becoming a more sustainable city.

Advocates want the district’s long-term facilities plan to prioritize climate preparedness.

The Philadelphia school system is undergoing a facilities planning process and will be announcing school closures. Advocates say schools can…

3 days ago

Local activists tackle waste with ‘Philly Talks Trash’ newsletter

How neighbors in Northwest Philly are communicating waste reduction. This story was originally published in the Chestnut Hill Local, a…

5 days ago

The Friends keeping Penn Treaty Park’s Indigenous roots alive

How Penn Treaty Park got its name may be legend, but the community’s commitment to honoring that story is very…

1 month ago

Building connections: How Ash Richards uses land care as cultural preservation

The city’s Director of Urban Agriculture talks about the impact of history, gardening as collective power, and resources for food…

2 months ago

Organizing hope in tough political times: How PennEnvironment’s Flora Cardoni is fighting for a livable climate

The Deputy Director of PennEnvironment talks about the power of collective advocacy, the frustrations of politicking, and how you can…

2 months ago

Announcing the SustainPHL 2025 Nominees

Celebrating the leaders, visionaries, and changemakers shaping a more sustainable Philadelphia Even in tough times, Philly’s green leaders prove that…

2 months ago

P.A.S.H.I.’s reusable pads project is reviving a legacy of sustainability and self-reliance in women’s health

How one Philly nonprofit is uplifting women’s health with handmade, eco-friendly feminine hygiene products In North Philly, there's an organization…

2 months ago

Eco-Explainer: What is the Office of Sustainability?

If you have ever wondered what this city office does, we have you covered. The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability (OOS)…

3 months ago

Teens Cultivate Soil and Safety at the Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden

When the world is overwhelming, dangerous, or stressful, the Sankofa community farm serves as a space to educate and affirm.…

4 months ago

Plant-based as resistance: Veggie Mijas reconnects BIPOC communities to the land

From storytelling workshops to seed swaps, they’re cultivating more than just vegetables in Philly and nationally. As the price of…

5 months ago