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Poor Richard’s Almanac has a modern update. South Philadelphia artist and Food Co-Op member Jessica Gath wants Philadelphians to eat more local. Besides being better for the planet (shorter distance traveled = less CO2 produced) and supporting local jobs, Gath...

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...

More than 200 million mascara tubes end up in landfills every year. Paige DeAngelo developed a waste-free mascara while studying at Drexel University. This article is republished in partnership with South Jersey Climate News By Madison Miller Makeup has been...

Meet the B Corp-certified studio that’s reshaping branding and website design with an eco-conscious approach Jenn Richey Nicholas admits she struggled for a long time to find a proper work-life balance during her long career in design – a field...

Across the river, breweries are solar, carbon capture and local grains for sustainable beer and their bottom lines. By Nolan Buser When Tonewood Brewing wanted to expand their operations to a new location, environmental sustainability was a top priority. The owners were...

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...

Sustainability doesn’t always require innovation. Sometimes, it’s bringing the basics back to the local community. Mark Brault was working at a farm in Bucks County a little more than a decade ago, around the same time he was studying for...

Composting pops up in Delco Jen Panaro admits a lot of people think composting is “gross.” But after running Kennett Square-based curbside composting company WasteWell for two years, she persuaded many community members. “I’m proud that I can help people...

Smirnoff’s parent company is adopting a 10-year action plan to create a more sustainable world Despite being 100% recyclable, glass frequently ends up in the trash – especially in bars and restaurants. Vodka brand Smirnoff announced a glass recycling program...