Carbon Footprint

Don’t let the heat get the best of your energy bill this summer. After a multiday heat emergency, we depend on AC systems around the clock. While this helps maintain a degree of comfort, cooling (and heating) account for 49%...

Recent infrastructure updates at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are helping to reduce the city’s carbon footprint, according to a new report, which shows Philly is making strides towards its 2030 sustainability goals despite an increase in electricity consumption. The...

“Sustainable travel, ultimately, is moral travel.” I love to travel, whether it’s a day trip to a neighboring town or state park or a flight to the other side of the world. There’s something mind-blowing to me about seeing an...

The bathroom can seem like a daunting place to choose sustainable products and develop greener behaviors. It’s the most important room in our residences when it comes to personal hygiene and keeping clean, yet most bathrooms contribute to an unclean...

If we want to create a more sustainable and equitable world, we need to pressure governments and companies to adopt greener policies, AND ALSO challenge ourselves to take individual action. There’s no better way to do that than by breaking...

Plus: How 3 Philly residents stack up According to scientists, we have 11 years left to act on climate change, thanks to our current global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As the future of our planet weighs heavily on humanity’s current...

Hey readers, have any exciting spring or summer travel plans coming up? If you're flying and can manage it financially try to fly direct. Layovers in your itinerary can add miles to your carbon footprint. When you take one flight as opposed to hopping on a few to reach your final destination you'll help save excess emissions. (Plus, you usually arrive feeling a little less frazzled and your luggage is less likely to go missing.) When this just isn't possible - financially or logistically (flying direct internationally is often tough) - be sure to be aware of your impact while vacationing.

Zipcar is one of Philly's prime car sharing solutions for urban dwellers who want to live a mostly car-less life but need wheels every once in awhile. Now the world's leading car sharing network is expanding to include Zipvan™ cargo van service across North America. Zipcar is launching the Zipvan service in Philadelphia, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Portland, Oregon and will expand to other markets over the next year. I had a chance to ask Zipcar Philly's General Manager, Peter Bruvik, some questions about the new van sharing initiative . Read on for the Q&A.

Moving to a new abode can be stressful (I'm currently in the process so I can vouch!) but it's also an opportunity to start fresh and reevaluate. Starting anew doesn't mean you have to abandon your eco-morals and discard haphazardly. Read on for tips to make your move a little more sustainable: