Lifestyle

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...

Over fast fashion? Here’s how to curate a closet that outlasts trends from Founder Itohan Asemota. In some circles, wearing a decade-old shirt in public would be considered a fashion faux paw, but not to Itohan Asemota. Her biggest piece...

How succession forests and wildflowers form a living memorial for loved ones at Laurel Hill The path to Nature’s Sanctuary is long, a series of turns and loops winding through the many compact neighborhoods that comprise West Laurel Hill Cemetery’s...

Make 2024 a year of action as a conscious consumer. If you’re aware of the climate crisis, you likely have climate anxiety from time to time. Although advocates frequently point to large corporations as the bulk of carbon emissions, with...

January’s weird weather is another reminder that climate change is here. If you’re feeling weather whiplash, you’re not alone. Let’s recap January: During the second week of 2024, the city got drenched with flooded rivers, shut-down roads, and wind that...

This opt-ed is submitted by Adam Ortiz, EPA Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic, covering Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and D.C.   As EPA’s Regional Administrator overseeing environmental laws in the Mid-Atlantic’s five states and the District of Columbia, I...

A new mural on the “Wheelhouse” brings together history, representation and envisioning a resilient future despite the climate crisis. The plot of land on 1800 N American Street was previously used as a railyard, then an antifreeze and motor oil...

How to shop more sustainably, wherever your budget is. As many big-name brands incorporate sustainable materials into their clothing lines, it’s sustainable fashion is gaining momentum. However, there are a few different ways you can define sustainability into your wardrobe,...

From the historic charm of Wissahickon Valley Park to the lush terrain of the Andorra Meadow, Philadelphia seeps natural beauty in just about every direction. While getting out into nature is the highlight of many of our weeks, our civic...