Stories

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year, spring cleaning! If you’re in the same boat as me, you’ve probably found yourself with piles of odd items that haven’t been used in quite a bit, including old personal care and beauty...

Want to plant a tree in your yard with a little help from Eagles (and sustainability) all-star Connor Barwin? TreePhilly announced a Philly “Tree Trek,” a social media contest in which one lucky winner will have Eagle player Connor Barwin help...

Are you a gardener? Want to be a rogue gardener? Good news – we’re pairing up with United By Blue on 3/24 for a Sustainability & Seed Bomb workshop. Seed bombs started to help desolate neighborhoods look better by adding...

If you’re looking for a post-workout snack (Hello, Broad Street runners & marathoners!) or just need something to help you power through that mid-morning slump, these granola bars are easy to make and packed with protein and fiber. Better yet, they’re...

Ever since Mayor Jim Kenney was elected in November (or May…), there’s been a buzz about what he’d prioritize as Mayor. Former Mayor Michael Nutter created the Greenworks plan to make Philadelphia the most sustainable city in America. Would Kenney have...

It’s the most flowery time of the year: the Philadelphia Flower Show is BACK. Get your hiking boots & explore the national park theme this year – just make sure to check our post for the 411 before you head...

Put on your hiking boots,  find your walking stick and head down to the Pennsylvania Convention Center! The 2016 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, ”Explore America”, in commemoration of the  National Park Service’s 100 years, is celebrating the majestic national parks....

Crocs: we’ve all seen them, and at one point, most of us had a pair of those bright colored, light-weight rubber colored shoes. Although the Crocs fad has come and gone, many of us still have an old pair stored...

You’re ready to start your first organic gardening project: so you plant seeds, water, and weed. But as you keep watering and weed a little more, you start getting nervous that that’s not enough. A few weeks later, your plants...