Stories

So we’ve all grumbled about 2017 policy actions. But here’s a tiny thing you can do with a significant impact locally. If you’ve walked around Philly neighborhoods lately, you’ve probably noticed Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in front of homes. These...

Worried about recycling documents containing sensitive information? No need to stress! Safe ways to recycle sensitive documents Recycling is a pretty automated process, so there isn’t much time to look at documents. Workers in recycling facilities are very unlikely to...

The annual Philly Spring Cleanup was this past Saturday, April 8, 2017. 20,625 volunteers gathered at 825 sites across Philadelphia to remove litter from the streets, parks, and public spaces. Deputy Commissioner Keith Warren was pleased with the results of...

If you’ve ever thought about a career in sustainability, my advice is: go for it. If I didn’t believe that before, I definitely believe it now after getting the lowdown from a few of the best in the biz. Green Philly...

We’re obsessed with Philly. But sometimes we have to take get away – even it’s for a day or two. Traveling provides opportunities to connect with others, slow down, new experiences and take a break from our routine. I’m addicted to...

Move over, Sundance! A new film festival is coming to the city of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival will take over the Prince Theater on Earth Day weekend. The range of films highlight some of the most pressing sustainability...

Thanks to the growth of urban farms, more people than ever have access to local, healthy food across Philadelphia. But how did they pop up across our city? The stories behind the farms are even more impressive than the juicy,...

Reader Question: When are we going to get citywide yard waste pick up? It is ridiculous to put yard waste in a landfill when it can be composted. Sincerely, Spring Cleaning Philly Places to dispose (and Recycle) yard waste Year-Round Dear Spring Cleaning,...

Imagine that you were arrested for a crime that you may, or may not have committed. In the state of Pennsylvania, your innocence may not matter all that much. Regardless of the outcome, that arrest will stay on your criminal...