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United By Blue ‘Sandy’ Cleanup: The Full Volunteer Experience

United by Blue pledges to remove one pound of trash for every product sold. But these Philly-based philanthropists don't just…

13 years ago

Is the Vinyl Chloride Spill in New Jersey River a Threat to Philly’s Drinking Water?

A train derailed this morning in Paulsboro, New Jersey and instantly made national news. Why?

13 years ago

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Holiday Pop Up Store Gives Shoppers Options

This year why not take a break from gifting traditional department store sweaters and ties? A refreshing alternative is available…

13 years ago

Bathtub Beer Fest & 350 = Great Weekend Events

Why not balance out a local beer extravaganza with a talk about the state of our Carbon Dioxide emissions? I…

13 years ago

Happy America Recycles Day Philadelphia

Today is national America Recycles Day. Of course at GPB we pretty much think everyday should be recycle day. Nonetheless, I'm…

13 years ago

Philadelphia Marathon. So Sustainable Right Now. (And Needs YOU.)

The Philadelphia Marathon is grabbing tons of attention for offering up some prime 26.2 mile real estate for disheveled NYC…

13 years ago

Philly Bagged Leaf Drive 2012: Where Can I (Weds) Rid of Leaves?

The air's crisp and the leaves are turning color... which means that we'll be filled with an abundance of leaves…

13 years ago

Get your F-R-E-E Tree! (or 2.) Tree Philly is BACK in Action!

Want to get a FREE tree (or two) for your yard this fall?!? (Find out how, after the jump!)

13 years ago

Be Proud, Sports Fans: Eagles & Phillies Make Green Strides

Between the underway Eagles season and the Phillies wrapping up their season yesterday afternoon sports are on Philadelphians brains (per…

13 years ago

Philly’s Cleaning Up its Blocks & Vacant Lots!

Philly's cleaning up!  Both the 'city blocks' & 'vacant lots' are both being judged HARD in Philly this week by…

13 years ago