COVID19

Coronavirus changed Philly travel. But did it change our environmental impact?

COVID-19 has drastically impacted how we travel – regardless of by land, sea, or air. But how did Philly fare…

4 years ago

Social Distancing keeps people indoors. Here’s how you can try to stay cool in HOT temps.

Social distancing measures have pushed residents to stay indoors to prevent contracting the virus. But staying inside an unventilated home…

4 years ago

Where to Buy Masks & Support Local from 7 Philly Small Businesses

Photo by Julian Wan on Unsplash The City of Philadelphia instructs residents to always wear a mask in public, even…

4 years ago

Reminder: You should be wearing a mask outdoors in the city, every time.

Keys? Check. Phone? Check. Mask? Check. City says: regardless if you're biking, running, doing errands, walking, or hanging out in…

4 years ago

Bi-weekly recycling to continue through the end of June

Hoard that recycling for every-other-week pickup *** UPDATE 7/1/20: Weekly recycling will resume beginning Monday, July 6th. The Streets Department…

4 years ago

How to Advocate for Clean Water & the Environment in a Virtual World

Want to get politically engaged? Like everything right now it’s a little more complicated than usual. With state capitals closed…

4 years ago

Another COVID Victim: City Kills Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet & Director Position

City announced that there'd be painful budget cuts. Here's one devastating impact on sustainability. Cover Photo: Plastic water bottles on…

5 years ago

Plastic Bag Ban Pushed Back to 2021; City Announces on 50th Earth Day

Plastic Bag Announcement: The Earth Day Party Pooper This past Wednesday, members took part in celebrating our planet, whether it…

5 years ago

Bringing Nature to You: Documentaries & more Green Ways to Spend Your COVID-19 Quarantine

Although you might be spending most of your time inside, you can still escape and embrace nature. With people ignoring…

5 years ago