Articles Written by Sophie Brous

This June, experience the first outdoor Flower Show in Philadelphia history. The show will span 15 acres of FDR park — that’s more than 450,000 square feet (and a 45% increase in space from the previous location in the Philadelphia...

Work in watershed centers & preview a conservation career Looking for a rewarding summer employment opportunity? Interested in environmental conservation but lack formal educational or professional experience? The Alliance for Watershed Education’s (AWE) Delaware River Watershed Fellowship program may be...

Here’s what to do with that old cookware cluttering your cabinets. Pots and pans are supposed to last for a long time. But at a certain point, you may notice the bottom of your saucepan is all scratched up, or...

One neighborhood crowdfunded their own street sweeping campaign. But can other neighborhoods emulate their success? Philly is notorious for its litter. As one of the few major U.S. cities without a major, publicly funded citywide street sweeping program, trash-strewn streets...

How to reduce your coffee-related waste Are single-use coffee pods sentencing you to sustainability purgatory? Coffee pods may not be as bad for the environment as you think. Sure, single-use pods create a lot of waste. But studies comparing the...

Meet these local leaders in Philly food justice and sustainability Every day, Black Philadelphians lead the charge in promoting sustainability, food justice, and environmental education to the people of our city. Here are 6 incredible Black leaders in Philly’s environmental...

Here’s where you can recycle your old pill bottles, inhalers, and blister packs Disposing of unused medications is already a hassle, but recycling the containers your meds came in can be even worse. However, if you’re up to the challenge,...

These Black-owned businesses help you shop locally & sustainably   DYK that supporting black-owned businesses helps close the racial wealth gap, strengthens local economies and helps job creation?  Here are nine Black-owned, Philly-grown sustainable businesses you’ll love.   Up your fashion game Grant BLVD  If you’re looking to revamp your wardrobe...

Here’s what you can do with all those disposable razors  Each year in the U.S., more than 2 billion disposable razors make their way into landfills. While the blade and handle are recyclable on their own, they must be separated before they...