Categories: Quick Tips

Green Weekend Workout – Quick Tip

When I walked outside my door this morning, I couldn’t help but notice all the beautiful orange & yellow leaves on the sidewalk.

Which reminded me… I can gather them for the Philly Bagged Leaf Drive!

Rather than using a wind blower (or lawn mover, for you suburbanites) – Burn some calories & rake the leaves instead.

If you’re lucky enough to have land space, try reusing the decomposing leaves – they enhance native topsoil & vegetation, and prevent rain run-off.  But if you’re landlocked (like me), get some biodegradable bags for your leaf booty.

Posted by Julie

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

Share
Published by
Julie Hancher

Recent Posts

Avenue of the Arts redesign, Filbert Street bus terminal reopens, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Filbert Street bus terminal to reopen in May.…

5 days ago

A visual guide: How to recycle mailers & Amazon packaging

With so many types of packaging, here's a quick visual guide to what goes where.…

1 week ago

Gasoline spill in Delco, trolley tunnel repairs, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Gasoline spill in Delaware County. A gasoline leak…

2 weeks ago

Electric Bills Are Rising Again in 2026

If your electric bill felt higher last month, it’s not just you. Residents across Greater…

2 weeks ago

Holiday trash pickup, cycling death, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: What’s open and closed on Christmas Day (including…

4 weeks ago

New transit hub, schools turning into housing, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: SEPTA opens new Wissahickon transit hub. The project…

1 month ago