Stories

Thousands of students around the globe skipped school and took to the streets last Friday to participate in the Youth Climate Strikes. The demonstrations were inspired by Swedish teen Greta Thunberg, who has spoken up about climate change in Europe...

Veganism is on the rise and its presence in Philadelphia is becoming more visible. Over the past few years, there has been an increase in vegan businesses around the city, providing customers with plant-based alternatives. Next time you go out...

Here’s a Reader Question for Where Can I Wednesday: What are your thoughts on biodegradable trash bags? I read somewhere that they’re useless in landfills because they don’t have the opportunity to break down?? I compost and recycle, but wondering if there’s any way...

This 5 Gyres Ambassador is a regular at Green Philly and Women for a Sustainable Philadelphia events. Let’s meet Nicole! Name: Nicole Matthesen Title & Occupation: Marketing & Creative Services Associate, Graphic Designer Hometown: Philadelphia Current Neighborhood: Fairmount How long...

I’ve written this thing in my head about a dozen times now. As I reflected on which topics I wanted to cover on my first guest blog post for Green Philly, it dawned on me that perhaps an introduction is...

Across the world, young adults are sending a message. Kids are leaving class, skipping school and gathering to express the urgency of climate change. With partners from 350.org, March for Science, Sierra Club and more, the US Youth Climate Strike...

The Shipley School, a private school located in the suburbs of Philadelphia in Bryn Mawr, was recently awarded the 3-Star Certified Green Dining Room Certification from the Green Restaurant Association for their Avery Silverman Dining Room. Less than five schools...

Meal prepping can be the most exciting, or the most daunting, part of someone’s week. Instagram health nuts make the meal prepping process seem seamless, but in reality, we all know our kitchen will more than likely look like a...

This week, let’s meet a reader who took her passion and optimism for sustainability and created the Hope Symbol. She also works in sustainability at a local nonprofit. Let’s meet Rhonda. Name: Rhonda Babb Title & Occupation: Communications and Marketing...