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The following nominees are for-profit companies with a new and innovative product, solution or service with benefits for people and the planet. Their work shows us that change can come from the for-profit sector just as much as the nonprofit...

The following nominees are businesses making an impact in our community by employing community members as well as positively affecting our environment. Impact businesses are proof that for-profit enterprises can be stewards of social and environmental change, creating that triple-bottom-line....

These nominees have created impact beyond the conventional definition of sustainability by promoting communities to thrive both economically and sustainably and broadening the reach of sustainability to new communities that could have been neglected. Join us on August 8th at...

These nominees are digging deeper into sustainability education within our community. Join us on August 8th at WHYY for the SustainPHL Awards as we celebrate the nominees and announce the recipients! SustainPHL 2019 Jefferson Sustainability Mentor Nominees Alisa Shargorodsky The Urban Creators Daniel Lawson...

These nominees are doing their parts in providing communities with equitable access to clean air and water, clean open spaces, and energy-efficient resources, as well as protecting local wildlife & habitats. Join us on August 8th at WHYY for the SustainPHL...

Banner Posed the Question “Climate Is Changing: Why Isn’t PECO?” Last week, before activists were arrested at Philly’s Democratic Party headquarters, activists from Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT) dropped a banner from the west-side roof edge of PECO’s Headquarters building...

The following nominees are combating climate change through communications and large-scale initiatives & programs. Their initiatives and programs can dramatically improve sustainability through infrastructure, policy, restoration, or research. Join us on Thursday, August 8th at WHYY for the SustainPHL Awards...

Explore the Delaware River with Independence Seaport Museum’s Eco Tours Years ago, the Delaware River was full of poop… literally. A mix of unprocessed sewage, blood from slaughterhouses, oil from refineries and toxic waste from chemical companies created a dead...

These activists are promoting sustainability in their communities by increasing visibility and awareness of sustainability initiatives to new and broader audiences. Join us on August 8th at WHYY for the SustainPHL Awards as we celebrate the nominees and announce the recipients! SustainPHL 2019 Activist...