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Community investments, coastal zone protections, sustainable fashion and more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news.

Shapiro administration announces grant funding for hundreds of community revitalization, recreation, and natural space conservation projects. Of the $79 million to be invested in 307 projects statewide, over $5 million will fund 17 projects in Philly. Plans include the addition of green spaces, urban tree-planting efforts, and significant improvements to trails, parks, and playgrounds. 

Efforts to protect and restore the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone received a major boost. The PADEP announced 10 different coastal protection projects to be made possible with $402,021 in funding. Grants will support implementation of a coastal management program, education efforts, green jobs for Philly youth, studies that will inform future coastal protection efforts, and more. 

Post-election briefing for business owners aims to unpack potential climate impacts: The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia will host a webinar, “How 2024 Election Outcomes Impact Business and Climate Resilience”, on Nov 21 from 12-1 pm. Register for the event here

A new exhibition highlighting the connection between fashion and the natural world. The Ecology of Fashion is now open at the Academy of Natural Sciences. The exhibit showcases the depth of the clothing industry’s environmental impacts, as well as how greater stewardship can be achieved through ecologically-informed practices. 

In Green Philly’s most recent Civic Catalysts column, Chris Rabb discusses sustainability and how it fits into his upcoming plans. Read the full piece to learn the State Representative’s views on corporate greenwashing, environmental solutions, and how citizens can get more involved. 

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Suzanna Cook

Suzanna Cook is a lifelong Greater Philadelphia resident and graduate of Stockton University, where she obtained a B.S. in Sustainability with a concentration in Policy. Recently, she held positions on the editorial staff of her school’s independent student newspaper and as a Sustainability Specialist at Grand Canyon National Park. You can often find her riding the PATCO to Center City, crocheting with thrifted yarn, or practicing her latte art.

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