Philly’s 15 cent paper bag fee, weckerly’s new ownership & more

5 months ago

The latest sustainability news in Philly Paper bags will have a 15-cent fee in Philadelphia after approval of City Council.…

EPA Insider’s Guide to a Greener, Cleaner, and Cheaper Holiday Season

5 months ago

This opt-ed is submitted by Adam Ortiz, EPA Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic, covering Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia…

Here’s our 2023 year in review

5 months ago

15 years in, Green Philly continues to evolve. Here's a recap. As we celebrate 15 years of championing sustainability, Green…

COP28 comes to a close, what to do about astroturf and a sustainable rebrand

5 months ago

Here's the latest green news to catch up on: As COP28 comes to a close, nearly 200 countries approved a…

New Storytelling project from Independence Seaport Museum, Transition Green committee & more.

5 months ago

What's happening in local sustainability this week? Members of the Environment & Sustainability sub-committees of Cherelle Parker’s transition team have…

Some people adopt highways. This woman adopted a Philadelphia island and named it the “Isle of Jean.”

5 months ago

An island on the Schuylkill receives some TLC and a new name thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers. Jean…

COP28 begins, flooding debates, new TTF map & more

5 months ago

This week's roundup in sustainability news COP28, the UN Climate conference, is happening now through December 12th in Dubai. This…

Philadelphia entrepreneur launches sustainable cosmetics company

5 months ago

More than 200 million mascara tubes end up in landfills every year. Paige DeAngelo developed a waste-free mascara while studying…

A new generation of Philadelphia-area fashion pioneers combine sustainability and style

5 months ago

Entrepreneurs are rejecting fast fashion and reducing textile waste with fabric recycling non-profits, locally-owned stores and innovative design This article…