Philly students face longer commutes, how to make less trash, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:

Salvage shop closes; owner talks mission of reuse. Sam Beaty, owner of Beaty American Salvage, is closing the shop at the end of July. The shop originally opened as a way for Beaty to promote reuse and step away from a culture of overconsumption and thoughtless disposal. The Philadelphia Inquirer

Impending SEPTA service cuts will impact Philly students. Philly students in grades 7 through 12 who live at least 1.5 miles from school are expected to ride SEPTA and are not permitted to ride yellow school buses, reports Rebecca Redelmeier from Chalkbeat. Those same students may face longer, less reliable commutes this fall due to SEPTA funding cuts. Chalkbeat

Spotted lanternflies hurt Pennsylvania’s wine industry. Pennsylvania’s wine industry produces over $7 billion for the U.S. economy, but is under threat from a small creature. Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species that are ransacking much of the Northeastern United States and can be found in droves throughout Philadelphia. Experts encourage individuals to be on the lookout and prevent the spread of the insect. The Conversation 

How to reduce trash in your household. The DC 33 strike highlighted Philadelphians’ waste (in piles) across the city. In addition to Green Philly’s free recycling guide and bulk shopping guide, here is another resource to reduce household waste. The Philadelphia Citizen

Cover photo: A spotted lanternfly by Jen Dries, via UnSplash