SustainPHL

When we began to plan the SustainPHL details, we realized that we had an extra step of screening questions. How could we make this event as sustainable as possible, without distracting from the experience? In years past, I’ve received many email...

SustainPHL finally happened last evening – and it was one for the books! We’ll get to all the details of how the night went, including all the people and organizations who made the event possible soon. But in the meantime,...

Over the past few months on Green Philly, we’ve been sharing details on the outstanding nominees for the first SustainPHL Awards on August 18th. SustainPHL aims to recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of sustainability activists and acknowledge the impact...

One of our biggest questions while creating SustainPHL was how we’d discuss sustainability. We wanted to redefine the definition beyond recycling and rain barrels, but talk about ways people are improving the sustainability of their communities. Our Civic Sustainability Award...

Our committee behind the scenes is hard at work to make the inaugural SustainPHLthe best event possible for all of you fine readers. So why should you reserve your ticket ASAP? Here are 5 of my favorite reasons. Top 5 Reasons...

The Sustainable Communities nominees have shown extraordinary work in their community. These folks improve the quality of life locally. In August, Philadelphia’s very first SustainPHL Awards will highlight and celebrate 3 of these community changemakers. Join us to celebrate these...

What makes a SustainPHL Climate Hero? These nominees advocate to bring climate change as a central part of our conversation or take action to fight climate change. We’re honoring sustainability changemakers from across the city on August 18th at WHYY. Make sure...

An effective leader is a person, or persons of an organization, who create an inspiring vision of the future, and motivate and inspire others to engage with that vision. We are lucky to have so many of these mission-driven organizations...

#FuturePHL: Nominee forwards the future of sustainability in Philadelphia What makes a world-class city? Traditionally, one would highlight its inspiring architecture, arts, and culture. Good schools and safe neighborhoods likely fall high on the list, too. In recent years, better transportation,...