“Sustainability in Motion” will encourage roundtable discussions with local sustainability experts.
Are you ready to tackle Philly’s biggest sustainability challenges? Join Green Philly for “Sustainability in Motion,” an interactive event designed to inspire collaboration and drive solutions for our city’s pressing environmental issues on February 11th at the Discovery Center.
This engaging event will bring together like-minded individuals to explore topics like waste reduction, climate change, and how policies, businesses, and communities can create impactful change. Attendees will participate in roundtable discussions led by sustainability leaders and local experts, making it a unique opportunity to dive deep into the issues that affect our everyday lives.
Facilitators include Green Building United,PA Fibershed, Trash Academy and EcoWurd, and more to be announced. These experts will guide discussions and brainstorming sessions, ensuring meaningful conversations and actionable takeaways.
Whether you’re a passionate community member, a local leader, or a business professional, this event is your chance to connect, learn, and contribute to solutions that will shape Philadelphia’s sustainable future.
This event is a part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Lead support for Every Voice, Every Vote in 2024 and 2025 is provided by the William Penn Foundation with additional funding from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, Comcast NBC Universal, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation, Judy and Peter Leone, Arctos Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, 25th Century Foundation, and Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation. To learn more about the project and view a full list of supporters, visit www.everyvoice-everyvote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors.
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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher
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