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Happy New Year! My Green Resolutions for Philly

Dear City of Philadelphia, Mayor Nutter & the Streets Department,

I’ve never been one that likes resolutions.  I tend to make resolutions when I decide to change something, instead of waiting for Jan 1 to roll around.

Therefore, I’m officially requesting my New Years Resolutions for the City of Philadelphia in 2011:

  1. Can you please eliminate the plastic bags, or charge for them? So many cities are doing so… Don’t let Shoprite stop you this time.
  2. More. Bike. Lanes! The Spruce & Pine lanes are so spacious and kind to bikers. Please Mayor Nutter, get a few more!
  3. Keep expanding your recycling programs, such as Christmas Trees & Bagged Leaf Drives.
  4. Make my favorite stadium, Citizens Bank, totally green too. The Linc already committed – what’s one more?
  5. Push your leaders, trendsetters & local celebs to become even greener.  Besides, if it’s trendy, others will follow suite. Right?
  6. Please continue your awesome efforts in the Greenworks plan.

Sincerely with Love,

GPB’s Julie

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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