Kindling catches on to build a fire, eh?

We’ve all been there – making an effort to bike in this 30* weather or summer 90 degrees for the sake of sustainability.

Let’s start celebrating those recycling hoarding moments to all feel like an unsung hero. During his 2016 SustainPHL Unsung Hero acceptance speech, Nic Esposito reminded us about how these little things help make the sustainability movement grow. Esposito is a writer, urban farmer and sustainability activist from Philadelphia – and recently promoted to? the Zero Waste and Litter Director for the City of Philadelphia.

Watch Esposito’s full speech below.

Nic Esposito – SustainPHL Unsung Hero of the Year 2016

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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