Co-Founder Julie Hancher began her career in marketing at a local publishing company. In 2008, one of her coworkers told her that the company was secretly throwing the recycling bin contents into the trash cans.
The unveiling of “Recyclegate 2008” was shocking, and led to a lightbulb moment.
Sustainability seemed difficult, hard, and expensive – and it was 2008! Things should be easier. Shouldn’t companies be required to recycle?
Fast forward to 2022, and many of the same problems exist in Philadelphia and the world. People still mix trash and recycling – even the city of Philadelphia occasionally. Companies make decisions without the planet in mind. And continue to combat environmental racism and make the sustainability sector more inclusive.
Green Philly approaches sustainability with a wide lens. Beyond environmental sustainability, we must allow sustainability for ALL people, the planet and afford a comfortable lifestyle.
We believe that when we can educate and empower an individual to make small changes, they’ll become invested in an achievable, sustainable future.