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6 Black Philadelphians leading the environmental movement

Meet these local leaders in Philly food justice and sustainability Every day, Black Philadelphians lead the charge in promoting sustainability,…

4 years ago

Eco-Explainer: How the East Coast Greenway is one of Philly’s best assets

Did you know there is an infrastructure project that has doubled the completed miles than the Border Wall? Let’s Build…

4 years ago

Philadelphia’s litter is notorious. It also harms our waterways.

TL:DR - Stop treating storm drains like trash cans While a good-intentioned neighbor may think that the waste from a…

4 years ago

How to land a sustainability job in the Philadelphia region

Degrees, networking, all of the above? Here are a few ways to find your green dream job. One of the…

4 years ago

Philly’s Sustainable Fashion Brands Took a Hit This Year, But Persevere

How local businesses have reinvited during COVID-19. *This story by Hannah Chinn originally appeared on Next City and is republished…

4 years ago

Where to Get Firewood in Philadelphia

BYOA (Bring Your Own Axe) to the Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center for local firewood Want firewood? Need to relieve…

4 years ago

Good Buy Supply is Philly’s First Zero Waste Storefront

Two locals opened the shop on East Passyunk over the weekend As Lower Moyanmensing residents Emily Rodia and Jason Rusnock…

4 years ago

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced a New Resolution to Prioritize Climate Action in Philly’s COVID-19 Response

The resolution introduced to Philadelphia’s City Council states the Council’s intention to prioritize climate action and environmental justice in COVID-19…

4 years ago

TreePhilly Continues to Green the City Despite Coronavirus

How local tree giveaways adapted In 2020 with contactless pickups and drop-offs. TreePhilly was only days away from announcing big plans…

4 years ago

Philly Group Tackling Trash Through Art

How the Trash Academy is creating change in Philadelphia. In 2015, residents of the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood between 5th and…

4 years ago