Green Your St. Patrick’s Day

Many in Philadelphia started celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with the Erin Express & various other activities this weekend.  But the official big day is approaching!

We love greening our holidays… especially one of  our favorite days of the year when everyone wears green!

Here’s a few ways to celebrate leprechaun-style & green your St. Patrick’s Day:

• Buy organic & local beer.
• Wear some green, organic threads
• Steal Beth’s vegan St. Pat’s recipes to make a delicious treat
• Ditch the corned beef to cut emissions & enjoy veggie-friendly options
• Plant a tree in honor of PHS’s new campaign to Plant One Million!
• Support & Volunteer for Ireland – Organizaitons like Habitat for Humanity in Ireland or IndexIreland.

Posted by Julie

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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher