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Tired of watching paper cups and plastic bags blow down your block? So are we. Amongst nicknames like “the City of Brotherly Love” lies a less appealing reference, “Filthadelphia,” derived from Philly’s notoriously littered streets. Although the City of Philadelphia...

This story by Michael Butler originally published on Next City. Since 2008, Philadelphia’s annual citywide cleanup has helped people all over The City of Brotherly Love make it even more green. The neighborhood of Kensington, a northeastern community near the...

Black-run nonprofits are allocated fewer resources than White-led ones, according to a 2016 report commissioned by the Philadelphia African American Leadership Forum. Because of this disparity, black nonprofits are heavily dependent on grants for funding—leaving them vulnerable when unexpected events...

During our 4 States, 1 Watershed digital panel on Wednesday, May 27th, four panelists shared their insights on what we can do to keep the Delaware River Watershed healthy. The experts also noted considerations to make as we learn about...

Green Philly stands behind the Black Lives Matter movement. As a sustainability-focused organization serving a majority black city, we understand how imperative it is to stand in opposition to injustice as it pertains to both the environment and race. Fighting...

The Academy of Natural Sciences may be closed to the public. But one collection the public never sees holds a piece of history with an interesting connection to climate change. In a corner inaccessible to the public, plant samples are tucked...

Give back to your community by joining these organizations for a more sustainable city With the oncoming warmer weather, striving for a cleaner Philadelphia will be no easy feat. Climate change often feels like a problem that goes beyond an...

City leaders, entrepreneurs & nonprofits all share what makes #5-0 for Mama Earth so special – and what challenges lie ahead. What does 50 years of Earth Day mean to you? “It’s remarkable to think that generations of people have...

While social distancing may have us isolated, there’s also been an awakening of nature appreciation right in time for Earth Day. With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day quickly approaching tomorrow, let’s look back on a few of Philadelphia’s highlights...