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Conversations With Birds connects people with the natural world, kicking off on Saturday. Even in a highly urbanized city like Philadelphia, nature is all around us. A new exhibit brings a hyperlocal lens to our relationship with birds. Conversations With Birds showcases...

Green Building United’s annual Groundbreaker Awards returned IRL in November. Green Building United held its annual Groundbreaker Awards on November 17th to celebrate the build environment’s impact with projects, accomplishments, and leaders in the Philadelphia region.   “Because of the very real impacts...

As a part of Every Voice, Every Vote,” Green Philly will focus on social media and events around sustainability issues. “Every Voice, Every Vote” is a new coalition created to inform and engage Philadelphians, ensuring their voices and interests are...

Thrive Flower focuses on supporting local farmers and lab-testing to ensure quality products. When the 2018 Farm Bill reclassified hemp as a legal crop to grow, it created opportunities for farmers and local entrepreneurs. But with the explosion of cannabidiol...

Vanguard, headquartered in Malvern, is one of the biggest investors in coal, oil, and gas. Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT) along with Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living, Exodus Alliance, and Eastwick Friends and Neighbors Coalition walked for 40-miles from...

A cheesesteak, but make it local. The Frizwit cheesesteak has gained a cult following from its ingredients, including its delicious cheese sauce. But their take that makes their classic cheesesteak special is their local angle by ditching the industrially sourced...

Get local staples to your door, and then have the rest composted & recycled it Recycling is broken. Despite the Philadelphia Streets Department announcing that they are recycling again, residents often report a combination of trash and recycling during pickups....

PA Department of Enviromental Protection investing over $574K in local projects The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced funding for 12 projects to protect and restore the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone. Funded primarily by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

Celebrate Sustainably with Philly Foodworks The holiday shopping rush seems extra panicky this year, thanks to global supply chain issues caused by factory closures, shipping delays, and shortages in China and other major export hubs throughout the world. But what...