Litter

Curbing illegal dumping necessitates a multi-pronged approach. Is recycling part of that equation?

A recent City Council hearing examined the crackdown on illegal dumping. Is the city making progress?  “This short dumping is…

2 weeks ago

How David Evans keeps his neighborhood litter-free and well-informed

As founder of Block by Block and social media educator, Evans is an activist for the modern era. David Evans,…

2 months ago

Where The Hell Are All The Damn Trash Cans?

Philadelphia has a litter problem. So why aren't there more trashcans in neighborhoods? As you walk through Philadelphia you’ll begin…

3 years ago

I Love Thy Hood fights litter, one trash can at a time.

Matthew George started a GoFundMe to help fight litter in 2019. Now, over 90 trash cans have been added to…

4 years ago

One man’s trash, a neighborhood treasure: How one neighbor upcycled pollinator-friendly planters out of litter.

People keep littering in Olde Richmond. So one woman made planters out of discarded tires for the neighbors to enjoy.…

4 years ago

How to *Safely* Clean Up Your Block During COVID-19

Tired of watching paper cups and plastic bags blow down your block? So are we. Amongst nicknames like “the City…

5 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

Seaport Museum will be home of East Coast’s first pollution-fighting Seabins

The V5 Seabin will make its Delaware River debut on April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The newest…

5 years ago

Join Your Neighbors for Philly Spring Clean Up Day

Grab some trash bags and team up with your fellow community members to keep the streets clean. The 12th annual…

6 years ago