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A simple notebook can help you slow down, observe, and reconnect with your local environment. A cool breeze rustles gently through the lush, green leaves as you make your way down a wooded trail. You want to capture the splendor...

Consumers want authentic sustainability from suppliers. Without flashy funding or shortcuts, here’s how these local businesses build trust one decision at a time. Green Philly’s recent investigation into The Rounds revealed public concern about greenwashing. Modern customers have a hunger...

Philadelphians from eight community focus groups love trash pickup & more trees, but want more trash cans, new parks and greening programs expanded.  Mayor Parker has said her mission is to make “Philadelphia the Safest, Cleanest and Greenest City in...

In a world saturated with digital content, Philly-based creators are using their platforms to reconnect us with the environment — and inspire real-world action right in our own neighborhoods. In 2023, local urban forester Andrew Conboy, aka @Andrew_the_Arborist, posted a...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Environmental risks at the site of the Northeast Philly plane crash are being addressed. Potential environmental impacts of the accident include poor air quality as well as soil contamination from spilled jet fuel....

Learn how birding improves mental health, fosters patience, and how to help avian populations. At the height of the pandemic, there was a 50% sales increase of bird seed and bird-watching accessories. Becoming a “bird nerd” seemed to become trendy...

Local civically-engaged residents met over 8 local orgs that are making a difference last evening at our second annual volunteer mixer. Last night, the new year began with purpose and passion at “Connect for Change,” the second annual volunteer mixer...

Green Philly checks in with neighborhoods and trash experts during the early days of Clean and Green’s new twice-a-week trash collection program. The city rolled out a new twice-weekly trash pickup pilot at the beginning of December. The goal of...

The next presidential administration could keep or cut critical programs that benefit Philly. Did you know that an estimated 13 million citizens care deeply about the environment but will skip the polls? This staggering number comes from the Environmental Voter Project, an...