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It's another Monday, which means either we have to kick up the caffeine or inspiration (or both!) for this edition of #ThisWeekI. This week's column features Michelle Feldman, director of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful. Although she may be small in stature, this gal has got a LOT of ideas, enthusiasm and positive energy. Seriously, how cute is this photo (even when she's getting dirty to cleanup) she submitted? Let's meet Michelle.

Got a case of the Mondays? Try one of these great, green events to cheer you up! Whether you’re interested in just sitting back and listening to some music or partying on the roof, there are tons events going on this week! Here are a couple of our favorite events for this upcoming week:

Can't wait for five o'clock? Here's two job alerts for y'all: Urban Blazers: Program Coordinator Urban Blazers is hiring an additional 2- 3 program coordinators, with part-time program coordinators can be hired to manage a single site at as little as 3-4 hrs per week or several sites at 18-22 hrs per week.

We made it to Friday! Celebrate by taking a super-safe bike share, checking out the new Philly lane sharrows, or locking up your bike on a new rack! Now, onto the important stuff… The weekend.

Remember that Co-Op on Temple’s campus that I mentioned back in April? I’m here to report that the Rad Dish Café is still in the works, tightening the last nuts and bolts before their opening on Temple’s campus this October. The Café secured a spot in the coffee bar located in the Ritter Hall Annex and will continue to be run by students from the Fox, environmental studies, communications, geography and urban studies departments. Find out more, after the jump!

I was recently looking for an easy side recipe to bring to a potluck and remembered this lovely summer recipe my mom frequently creates. Orzo salad is simple and refreshing. And the best part is that all the ingredients are effortlessly found at any CSA or farmers’ market. The dish is easy to prepare and open to interpretation and experimentation. If you’re having a hard time with an abundance of veggies, orzo salad can use all your leftover CSA vegetables. Find the recipe, after the jump!

If you’re anything like me, then you’ve heard quite a lot about fair trade and how super important it is. However, before hunting for fair trade retailers, I decided to research what it really meant and where to find fair trade, which is great timing for Where Can I Wednesday! Here’s my FAQs that (hopefully) helps you as much as it helped me! Fair Trade 101

Are you a member of a sustainable business? Or, do you know any businesses and organizations with new, creative, green products, services, or ideas? Clean Air Council & SCA are accepting nominations for this year's Green Innovators Program. Find out more, after the jump!

Ever wanted to try your hand at caring for trees? Or maybe you’ve want to make your green thumb even greener? Become a Tree Tender ! For over 20 years, PHS has been successfully hosting Tree Tenders classes in the Philadelphia area. Whether you use your knowledge to plant trees in your region, your community, or just your yard, you’ll be making a huge difference!