zero waste

The story behind ‘Citywide’ setting a new standard for Hollywood At first glance, “Citywide,” a romantic comedy set in Philadelphia, might seem like just another low-budget film. But this unheralded work is poised to revolutionize Hollywood. “Citywide” stands as the...

The Zero Waste & Litter Cabinet was axed in 2020. Here’s how the Office of Sustainability is running with one piece of the zero waste goal. Since the Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet was dissolved in 2020, responsibilities were divided...

Get local staples to your door, and then have the rest composted & recycled it Recycling is broken. Despite the Philadelphia Streets Department announcing that they are recycling again, residents often report a combination of trash and recycling during pickups....

Tiffin’s reusable container program was shut down due to an arbitrary requirement from the city. Circular Philadelphia advocated for a change to this health department rule. Reusable container programs are a huge step in a zero-waste world. Tiffin owner Munish...

The Philly-based zero-waste startup also announced a DC launch today. Alexander Torrey thinks the Amazon experience really “sucks” from a consumer perspective. If you need 20,000 options or a super-niche product, the online behemoth likely has your exact option with...

Baby Gear Group makes parenting cheaper and more sustainable  Bo Zhao learned just how wasteful mothering could be after her child was born in 2018.   “As a first-time mom, you want the best, but you’re not sure about anything. Either you make the...

Launching on Earth Day, Weavers Way will continue to roll out a new waste reduction program monthly. Weavers Way Co-op is breaking grocer norms with their efforts to move towards zero waste. With the help of the Weavers Way Plastic...

Containers and packages account for 23 percent of landfill waste, equal to about 39 million tons per year, according to the EPA. Zero waste shopping eliminates this considerable amount of damage to the ecosystem, buying in bulk being a cheaper...

A new local Philly business spins off of food trucks for mobile refill stations and other upcycled goods. Have a hard time finding somewhere to fill up on goods for your low-waste life? There’s a new Philly business who will...