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Green (& Red) Holiday Roundup

Happy Friday! Whether you’re finishing up at your desk before the break or trying to avoid the chaos around the house, here’s a few links in our weekly roundup.

Procrastinators Holiday Shopping:

United By Blue is hosting a Procrastinator’s Warehouse Sale at its University City location with up to 80% off in-season apparel today through Christmas Eve.

Marsh + Mane opened at 529 S. 4th St, which focuses on products for women with textured hair. Check out their selection of organic brands. 

Other Sustainability News

PennEnvironment gave 10 tips to reduce holiday waste.

Have last minute decorating to do before the relatives come over? Here are 6 ways to reduce your impact from our writer Lindsey.

Learn about Philadelphia artist-activist Diane Burko, working at the intersection of art and the environment on KYW’s 1Thing.

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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