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Yo Philly, what’s in your water bill?Yo Philly, what’s in your water bill?

Yo Philly, what’s in your water bill?

A conversation with the Philadelphia Water Department on what the charges really mean in your monthly statement Of all the…

4 years ago
Zero Waste Shopping in Philly: Where to Buy Groceries in BulkZero Waste Shopping in Philly: Where to Buy Groceries in Bulk

Zero Waste Shopping in Philly: Where to Buy Groceries in Bulk

Containers and packages account for 23 percent of landfill waste, equal to about 39 million tons per year, according to…

4 years ago
How to land a sustainability job in the Philadelphia regionHow to land a sustainability job in the Philadelphia region

How to land a sustainability job in the Philadelphia region

Degrees, networking, all of the above? Here are a few ways to find your green dream job. One of the…

4 years ago
Philly’s Sustainable Fashion Brands Took a Hit This Year, But PerseverePhilly’s Sustainable Fashion Brands Took a Hit This Year, But Persevere

Philly’s Sustainable Fashion Brands Took a Hit This Year, But Persevere

How local businesses have reinvited during COVID-19. *This story by Hannah Chinn originally appeared on Next City and is republished…

4 years ago
Recycle your old laptops & desktops and Philly will provide to Residents in needRecycle your old laptops & desktops and Philly will provide to Residents in need

Recycle your old laptops & desktops and Philly will provide to Residents in need

PHLDonateTech Program will offer free desktop & laptop pickups through Retrievr through January 15th. Have old computers you need to…

4 years ago
Sharing Excess & Ya Fav Trashman hosting Thanksgiving food giveaway in West PhillySharing Excess & Ya Fav Trashman hosting Thanksgiving food giveaway in West Philly

Sharing Excess & Ya Fav Trashman hosting Thanksgiving food giveaway in West Philly

Local food pop-up provides food to families in need before Thanksgiving Terrill Haigler, aka "Ya Fav Trashman," is hosting a…

4 years ago
TreePhilly Continues to Green the City Despite CoronavirusTreePhilly Continues to Green the City Despite Coronavirus

TreePhilly Continues to Green the City Despite Coronavirus

How local tree giveaways adapted In 2020 with contactless pickups and drop-offs. TreePhilly was only days away from announcing big plans…

4 years ago
Philly Group Tackling Trash Through ArtPhilly Group Tackling Trash Through Art

Philly Group Tackling Trash Through Art

How the Trash Academy is creating change in Philadelphia. In 2015, residents of the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood between 5th and…

5 years ago
Neighborhood Bike Works gave out 77 free bikes to essential workers and others in needNeighborhood Bike Works gave out 77 free bikes to essential workers and others in need

Neighborhood Bike Works gave out 77 free bikes to essential workers and others in need

Once COVID-19 struck, many Philadelphians found themselves without a safe mode of transportation. A local nonprofit stepped in. In April, Neighborhood…

5 years ago