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New park renovations, SBN Director steps down, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:

Newly renovated playground and basketball court in Port Richmond. Cohocksink Recreation Center in Port Richmond just opened a new playground, basketball court, and updated safety measures. Councilmember Mark Squilla, who was present at the grand reopening, praised the new rec center for “its accessible design, dynamic play spaces, and safety features.” 

Executive Director of Sustainable Business Network steps down. Devi Ramkissoon, the Executive Director of Philadelphia’s Sustainable Business Network, is leaving the role as of August 22nd to become Montgomery County’s first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer. SBN will be announcing an interim director as they search for a permanent ED. 

New riverfront park opens in Northeast Philadelphia. Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park is now open in northeast Philadelphia where Delaware Avenue and Orthodox Street meet. According to the park’s announcement, parkgoers can expect “free, outdoor programming along the river, including: free outdoor movie nights, yoga, bird walks, and Parks on Tap.”

Initiative aims to reduce food packaging waste. Philly Unwrapped is a project to reduce single-use plastics in the food sector. The Unwrapped coalition includes environmental policy experts, waste advocacy groups, and food businesses. To provide input on their Waste Reduction and Reuse Toolkit, fill out the interest form here. To join the coalition, click here

Cover photo: Cohocksink Recreation Center upgrades. Courtesy: ReBuild Philadelphia

Angie Bacha

Angie Bacha (she/her) is a Philadelphia-based solutions journalist and recent Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media and Globalisation student in Aarhus, Denmark. Previously, she worked as a student journalist at Community College of Philadelphia and Editorial Intern at Resolve Philly. Some other hats she has worn: Human Rights and Theatre Studies graduate; teaching artist; carpenter; AmeriCorps volunteer; and rock climbing gym shift supervisor. NEWS TIPS: angiebacha1@gmail.com

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