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Where My Peers At? Why Philly Spring Cleanup Day Matters

The 7th annual Philly Spring Cleanup Day was on Saturday, April 5th. Over 14,000 volunteers helped pick up 970,900 lbs…

11 years ago

Sustainability Minor at St. Joseph’s University: The Hawk Goes Green

Is the Hawk going green? As Julia Knable mentioned in our previous green degrees post, sustainability options in Philadelphia are becoming…

11 years ago

Philly #9 City with Most Energy Star Buildings!

Philadelphia can brag about another top 10 list - this time, with energy efficient buildings. Philly is #9 of ENERGY…

11 years ago

HipCityVeg vs McDonalds: Best Burger Faceoff

Carnivores will defend their Big Mac to the end: two, 100% beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun…

11 years ago

Philly Meatless Monday Update

Humane League intern Lou Ryan is a full-time student and activist. She currently studies professional writing at Kutztown University, where…

12 years ago

What is Greenworks Philadelphia?

What is Greenworks Philadelphia? Greenworks Philadelphia is Mayor Michael Nutter's comprehensive plan to reach Philadelphia's goal of becoming the greenest city…

12 years ago

Brewer’s Plate 2014: 10th Anniversary Recap

Still dragging on Tuesday? Many locavores are stuffed and slightly hungover. The Brewer's Plate 10th Anniversary was this past Sunday,…

12 years ago

Philadelphia Flower Show 2014: ARTiculture Preview & Ticket Giveaway

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Philadelphia Flower Show returns tomorrow to the PA Convention Center. Visitors…

12 years ago

Philadelphia Sustainability Degrees: Translate a Minor into Money

As a marketing major at Temple, I’ve struggled with how to bring “green” into my four short years at the…

12 years ago

PWD Releases Green Streets Design Manual

The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) established its Green Cities, Clean Waters Plan as an innovative, greener approach to stormwater management. Rather…

12 years ago