News

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.

Recent Posts

Record April heat, Clean Streams Ruling stands, and more.

It's officially a heat wave outside. The Wednesday temperature of 91* broke records set in…

7 days ago

Philly’s trash is burned in Chester. Advocates say the health impacts don’t stay there

As Philadelphia considers ending incineration tied to Chester pollution, environmental justice advocates point to health…

1 week ago

Mural Arts Institute closure, bike rack permits, budget hearings & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  PennDOT to repair potholes in Philly region. The…

2 weeks ago

Data centers are booming in the Garden State. Are local communities ready?

New Jersey is an attractive place to build a data center. Lawmakers and residents are…

2 weeks ago

SEPTA real-time arrivals, FDR Park lawsuit, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  SEPTA to debut digital bus stop displays. SEPTA…

3 weeks ago

New research shows widespread “ghost forests” in New Jersey

Scientists mapped millions of dead trees along the Atlantic coastline that show the impact of…

3 weeks ago