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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…

3 years ago

Eco-Explainer: How storm drain markers connect our streets to our waterways

Simple plaques help raise awareness of how street litter can enter our rivers Litter on our streets doesn't just stay…

4 years ago

Trading up? Sell back your gently used IKEA furniture in exchange for store credit

Ikea announced their pilot Buy Back & Resell service runs through September 19, 2021 at the Conshocken location. Upgrading your…

4 years ago

Eco-explainer: Should you open up fire hydrants to cool off?

As heat waves continue through the end of Summer, fire hydrants are one way residents cool off. But it's an…

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

Recycle your old jeans through MOM’s Denim Drive

Bring your old denim pants, jackets, skirts & more through June 13th Have a pile of denim with holes you…

4 years ago

90s kids: Recycle old Barbies & Matchbox® cars with Mattel’s new program

Another toy recycling program debuts with a major brand Recycling old toys can be a challenge, so we recently shared…

4 years ago

Where to recycle old toys

Children outgrowing their old dolls & Legos? Here’s what to do with your kid’s unwanted toys.  If you’re a parent, chances…

4 years ago

Need to drop-off old paint, motor fluids or other toxic waste? The city announced 7 Hazardous Waste events for 2021.

This isn't just for Philly residents: surrounding counties can join, too. Got hazardous materials you need to get rid of?…

4 years ago