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Can Virtual Cleanups Get Trash off Real Streets?

This story by Michael Butler originally published on Next City. Since 2008, Philadelphia’s annual citywide cleanup has helped people all…

5 years ago

14 Black-Led & Black-Focused Nonprofits Working For A Clean Environment

Black-run nonprofits are allocated fewer resources than White-led ones, according to a 2016 report commissioned by the Philadelphia African American…

5 years ago

5 Things We Learned About the Delaware River Watershed From Four Local Experts

During our 4 States, 1 Watershed digital panel on Wednesday, May 27th, four panelists shared their insights on what we…

5 years ago

Getting Involved: Black Lives Matter Resources

Green Philly stands behind the Black Lives Matter movement. As a sustainability-focused organization serving a majority black city, we understand…

5 years ago

What a Philly Museum’s behind-the-scenes collections reveal about Climate Change

The Academy of Natural Sciences may be closed to the public. But one collection the public never sees holds a piece…

5 years ago

Fight Climate Change at Home with these Local Organizations

Give back to your community by joining these organizations for a more sustainable city With the oncoming warmer weather, striving…

5 years ago

Earth Day at 50: What this milestone means to Philly’s Sustainability Leaders

City leaders, entrepreneurs & nonprofits all share what makes #5-0 for Mama Earth so special - and what challenges lie…

5 years ago

Earth Day Turns 50: A Reflection On How Philly Has Changed Since 1970

While social distancing may have us isolated, there’s also been an awakening of nature appreciation right in time for Earth…

5 years ago

Delaware River Named River of the Year for 2020 by American Rivers

With decades of conservation progress, the Delaware River is finally winning its Oscar-like award for rivers. Fortunately, the river doesn't…

5 years ago

West Philly center sharing sustainability lessons with community

Years in the making, One Art Community Center is teaching teens about gardening and construction. Koi fish swim in a…

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