Articles Written by Tonya Russell

You’ve probably heard of greenwashing. So what’s the ‘hush’ about? While many companies have sustainability built into their operations, quite a few won’t publicize the efforts that they make. This practice is called “greenhushing.” With an overwhelming number of businesses...

With more companies embracing the triple bottom line, finding a career that matches your values is getting easier. Here are a few ways to start looking. Whether you work at a vegan restaurant or in a solar company that wants...

How Eric Dale and Julie Woodard are turning Philly’s waste into stunning installations A new installation combines puzzles and art from upcycled trash to connect visitors with their surroundings. Eric Dale and Julie “Juicebox” Woodard created Pockets of Light, installations...

PennEnvironment study highlights contaminants’ effects on equitable river access The Delaware River has a Pollution Problem A PennEnviroment report explains exactly how polluted the river is and how often the water is safe for recreation The Floatopia jury has spoken:...

As temperatures heat up, these advocates raise awareness to keep the river clean and accessible. During hot summer months, nothing is as refreshing as a dip in the water. However, it hasn’t been as simple for city dwellers as jumping...

With zero-waste bulk seed and other offerings, the storefront brings hobbyists to Collingswood, New Jersey Birding may seem like a sustainable hobby. But you may not realize that there can be a lot of waste associated with the industry. With...

Gardens are like adult playgrounds, but when making gardening kid-friendly, you consider creating a play garden. The children in the East Kensington neighborhood needed a place to play, and in searching for a place, they were damaging an existing garden....

Instead of extermination, bees can be left alone or relocated. Bees are as sweet as the honey they produce – and play an essential role in agriculture. Bees pollinate over 1,000 different plants. Despite their usefulness, the Pennsylvania bee population...

A littered eyesore turned into a place for community In many neighborhoods, Philadelphia is a concrete jungle without much green space, but green space is emerging. In spots that were once littered with dumped building materials and drug paraphernalia may...