Articles Written by Avery Matteo

As Philadelphians reel from the damage unleashed by Hurricane Isaias ­­and brace for increased storm surges due to climate change, residents have a resource to protect their homes from future high rain events. The strong winds and heavy rain of...

A local company issued a timely announcement during Philadelphia Solar Week, August 17-23. It will be installing a solar array atop a daycare center — meeting nearly 100% of the building’s energy needs. Residents can take part in the celebration...

PennEnvironment brought together collegiate experts and organizers to share how their institutions are switching to renewable energy sources. Here’s what students can do to push for greener operations at their universities. At PennEnvironment’s 100% Renewable Campuses Virtual Panel on August...

Two youth fellows at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge are working to make clean-ups accessible, safe, and widespread. To help, all you have to do is fill a bag with trash and share a photo on social media with #PhilaBag....

Founder Jordyn Gatti spoke with Green Philly about his aspirations for Rise Mrkt, a fledgling business that ships dry pantry goods in compostable packaging to your door. Rise Mrkt, an online grocery store that delivers organic dry pantry goods to...

Sustainable small business Grant Blvd holds two crucial issues – sustainability and social justice – at the heart of its mission. In a May 2019 Green Philly article, Grant Blvd founder Kimberly McGlonn expressed a desire to move from their...

Reusable bags have been declared an unlikely mode of virus transmission, but the widespread use of single-use plastic continues at stores and restaurants nonetheless. Here’s how residents are navigating the sustainability hurdle. Philadelphia achieved a major milestone in December 2019...

A change to the public charge rule allows authorities to deport migrants expected to use public benefits. Now, migrant farmworkers are worried they will be punished for seeking coronavirus testing or treatment. COVID-19 numbers are spiking in farmworker communities throughout...

Spotted lanternflies have been wreaking havoc on Pennsylvania trees for years, and the battle against them isn’t over. Here’s what you need to know to keep the sap-sucking insects under control. Since the 2014 arrival of spotted lanternflies in Pennsylvania,...