Philadelphia

The Big Clean Up is sweeping through Philly’s most underserved neighborhoods and spreading hope.

With a mission to “make cleaning up look cool,” this nonprofit is giving Philadelphia’s streets and its mindset a makeover…

3 years ago

7 ways to celebrate Earth Day this weekend

Celebrate Earth Day *every day* - but here are a few great events going on. At Green Philly, we know…

3 years ago

Panel recap: Farming in Philadelphia: How urban agriculture is transforming the city

Green Philly hosted its first panel IRL in two years at Sunflower Philly on Monday evening It feels good to…

3 years ago

March was way warmer and drier than average.

Philly was the 8th warmest location out of 180 locations that Climate Central monitors Lions & lambs aside: it wasn't…

3 years ago

Good news to close the year: Philadelphia given an “A” for climate action

Environmental non-profit CDP gave 95 cities a top score on climate action, including the city of brotherly love. With 2021…

3 years ago

Webinar RECAP: Sustainable homes: How to go green from your roof to your stoop

Enjoy the recap from our latest webinar In Philadelphia, 79% of carbon emissions come from buildings. Although much of that…

3 years ago

Philadelphia Leaf “recycling” program returns

City program, branded recycling, actually composts city resident's leaves at the Fairmount Organic Recylcing Center City residents can compost their…

4 years ago

In a corporate world pushing to go big, Zsa’s Ice Cream chose to go small – and local

Businesses are often pushed to go big and expand. Zsa’s Ice Cream in Mount Airy chose a different path –…

4 years ago

Eco-Explainer: What can go down a storm drain? Short answer – Nothing.

Philadelphia’s pollution problem affects the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. Here’s what can’t go down the city’s storm drains. Due to…

4 years ago