Green Philly Weekly Roundup

Illegal dumping consequences, EPA stops protecting environment, new dumpsters, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  City ordinance to impound cars of illegal dumpers. Philadelphia has over 300 cameras…

2 days ago

No more stopping in bike lanes, enviro groups sue over toxic chemical, and how public spaces contribute to thriving democracies

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Stopping in bike lanes now ticketed. PPA began issuing tickets to vehicles blocking…

1 week ago

Philly students face longer commutes, how to make less trash, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Salvage shop closes; owner talks mission of reuse. Sam Beaty, owner of Beaty…

2 weeks ago

DC 33 strike ends, new recycling resource, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  End of DC 33 Strike. After all-night negotiations, the city and AFSCME District…

3 weeks ago

Hot Philly schools, EPA workers declare dissent, city union on strike & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Over half of Philadelphia’s K-12 students are overheating in schools. 58 percent of…

1 month ago

Compost network growing, rising temperatures, state energy plans, & more

Check out the latest sustainability news: Community Compost Network is expanding. Farm Philly, Parks and Recreation’s urban agriculture program, is…

1 month ago

Climate action updates, EPA deregulation, new gardens, & more

Check out the latest sustainability news: Office of Sustainability releases 2025 Climate Action Update. OSS released its first Climate Action…

1 month ago

Protecting community gardens, PA’s green energy package & more

Check out the latest sustainability news: City Council votes to protect one of the city’s oldest and largest community gardens.…

2 months ago

Safe Streets, Refinery Leaks & Soaring Eagles

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Safer streets coming to Pine and Spruce. Philadelphia Bike Action held a citywide…

2 months ago