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Green Philly

Green Philly helps you live a more sustainable lifestyle. Founded in 2008 to make sustainability accessible for all Philadelphians, Green Philly is a community-focused resource that connects people to sustainable solutions, educates and empowers its readers.

Find out about local changemakers making a difference, ethical businesses and individuals. Discover how to recycle odd objects in our Where Can I Wednesday column.

We also have resources including a community events calendar, job board and podcast. Find us on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Green Philly hosts events throughout the year including panel discussions, educational flash talks, and SustainPHL in August, Philly’s annual sustainability awards ceremony and celebration.

How it Began

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Since I was little, I remember an assembly in the school auditorium about recycling. Rick, dressed head-to-toe in a park ranger uniform, started a song called “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. (Those may have been the only lyrics…)

Fast forward to 2008. Every employee had a trashcan and recycling bin at their desk, and I took the time to rinse and put my recyclables in the right place. Then, I found out from my coworker that our employer was taking the recycling bin contents, and throwing them into the trashcan.

I was outraged.

Sustainability shouldn’t be hard.

Green Philly was born from frustrations and expectations that we – Philadelphia, young adults, and community – could simply do better.

Although we started as a blog, we’ve evolved into a media company that connects people to sustainable solutions. We still promise the same core values that grew from our roots: sharing the local, easy and low-cost choices to live sustainably. Sustainability goes beyond recycling and affects every choice we make.

The Team That Makes it Happen…

Julie Hancher
Co-Founder & Editor-In-Chief

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Co-Founder & Editor of Green Philly, a local media company that makes sustainable living easy, accessible and affordable to the region through its website, events and podcast.

In 2016, Hancher created SustainPHL, Philadelphia’s annual sustainability awards and celebrations. Green Philly launched the City Rising podcast in Fall 2018, available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Julie is a frequent speaker and sustainability expert and has appeared on WHYY Radio Times, Philly Weekly, Travel & Leisure and more. During her tenure at Green Philly, her initiatives have resulted in plastic bag legislation, connected readers to careers, and increased the security of the Schuylkill River Trail.

She graduated from Pennsylvania State University and completed a Climate Change Science, Communication and Action certificate from Cornell University. When she’s not behind a computer, you can find Julie hiking, biking, creating art and recipes, or traveling.

Meet the Team

Jazmin Toledo

Jazmin Toledo is the Business Development Intern at Green Philly and is also finishing up her master’s degree in Sustainable Design at Jefferson. Sprouting from her passion in sustainability, when she’s not working or at school, she enjoys taking care of her plants and sipping on an ice-cold (preferably local) IPA.

Siani Colón

Siani is a junior journalism major with a minor in Latin American Studies at Temple University. She is an editorial fellow at Motivos Magazine and also works for student publications like The Temple News and 14th Street Magazine. During her downtime, Siani loves watching documentaries on Netflix.

Klaudia Sikora

Klaudia Sikora is a senior marketing major with a minor in public relations at La Salle University. She has previously interned at And We Evolve and Covenant House, where she was able to develop her skills and passions. During her downtime, you can catch her visiting the next local coffee shop on her list, or sitting knee-deep in the book section of any thrift store.

Meet Contributors

Lindsey C.

Lindsey Czajkowski works as a Design Coordinator at the Free People home office. Her interest in fashion influenced her move to Philadelphia, but the delicious food scene, diversity, and opportunity within Philly is what made Lindsey immerse herself in the city. You’re likely to find Lindsey at work in the Navy Yard in South Philly, out to eat around Northern Liberties, or shopping in Center City or in a park trying to pet a strangers dog.

Brianna Baker

Brianna is a senior journalism major Temple University. While studying abroad in Fall 2017, she interned at WHERE Rome magazine, and has also worked for Baltimore STYLE, QWERTY Philly, and student publications like Templar, The Temple News and 14th Street. In addition to writing, she loves re-watching her favorite sitcoms, going to concerts, and doing yoga (when she’s not feeling too lazy).

Matt Gregory

Matt Gregory is a digital marketing expert who specializes in SEO (search engine optimization). He moved from the suburbs to the city to explore the endless opportunity, culture, and activity that Philadelphia has to offer. You can find Matt on South Street eating a cheese steak at Jim's or at a local bar on Sunday watching the Eagles win!
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