City Council

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced a New Resolution to Prioritize Climate Action in Philly’s COVID-19 Response

The resolution introduced to Philadelphia’s City Council states the Council’s intention to prioritize climate action and environmental justice in COVID-19…

4 years ago

Plastic Bag Ban Approved in City Council Committee

There's still one more step before the ban becomes law. Yesterday, Philadelphia City Council voted to ban plastic bags during…

5 years ago

3 Sustainability Policies that City Council wants to pass in 2016

A new year means new legislation possible in city council. We chatted with Councilman Mark Squilla (who was hanging out…

9 years ago

Plastic Bag Legislation on Hold

Sad news on the Plastic Bag front... After Councilman Mark Squilla took on the twice-rejected plastic bag legislation and introduced…

9 years ago

Food Waste ‘Recycling’ Hearing Today in City Council

Good news for rotting vegetables in Philly today. The Mayor's Office of Sustainability recently discovered that we spend $6.1 million per…

10 years ago

YOU Can Make Mayor’s Office of Sustainability Permanent with Bill No. 130878

Sustainability's on its way to become a little more permanent in City government, but they need your help! As we…

11 years ago

Philly Meatless Monday Update

Humane League intern Lou Ryan is a full-time student and activist. She currently studies professional writing at Kutztown University, where…

11 years ago

City Council Actually Listens to Everyday Citizens (AKA the Bill 120917 Turnaround)

Great news, friends. If you care about something and voice your opinion, people in power listen. Although I must admit,…

12 years ago

July 26th is Ban the Philadelphia Plastic Bag Day: Sign the Petition

Today, we're dishing the dirty truth about plastic bags. Each year... Americans use approximately 100 BILLION plastic bags ...creating 300,000…

12 years ago