zero waste

Lights, Camera, Sustainability! Fishtown Films’ path to a zero waste movie

The story behind 'Citywide' setting a new standard for Hollywood At first glance, "Citywide," a romantic comedy set in Philadelphia,…

7 months ago

To cut waste, the City focuses on food, resident education, and microgrants

The Zero Waste & Litter Cabinet was axed in 2020. Here's how the Office of Sustainability is running with one…

2 years ago

Want to go zero waste? These 4 local subscriptions make it possible.

Get local staples to your door, and then have the rest composted & recycled it Recycling is broken. Despite the…

2 years ago

Good News! Philadelphia has made it easier for restaurants and businesses to offer reusable containers to customers.

Tiffin’s reusable container program was shut down due to an arbitrary requirement from the city. Circular Philadelphia advocated for a…

3 years ago

The Rounds pairs sustainability & convenience to get household basics to your door, waste-free

The Philly-based zero-waste startup also announced a DC launch today. Alexander Torrey thinks the Amazon experience really "sucks" from a…

3 years ago

Baby Gear Group helps parents go zero-waste by renting essential child equipment at affordable prices

Baby Gear Group makes parenting cheaper and more sustainable  Bo Zhao learned just how wasteful mothering could be after her child…

3 years ago

Zero Waste Groceries: Weavers Way Co-op announces new plan to cut plastic

Launching on Earth Day, Weavers Way will continue to roll out a new waste reduction program monthly. Weavers Way Co-op…

3 years ago

Zero Waste Shopping in Philly: Where to Buy Groceries in Bulk

Containers and packages account for 23 percent of landfill waste, equal to about 39 million tons per year, according to…

3 years ago

Ray’s Reusables is a new “spin” to sustainability on wheels

A new local Philly business spins off of food trucks for mobile refill stations and other upcycled goods. Have a…

3 years ago