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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.

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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.

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