plastic

Environmental advocates ask for calls to legislators; as the proposal to allow burning plastic to be called “recycling” works its way through Pennsylvania legislature. As Philadelphia struggles to recycle its recylables, another piece of legislation making its way through Harrisburg...

Short answer: NO! Even if it’s made of plastic, it’s a bad idea for you, the recycling center, and employees. Here’s why. Even though masks have become an important fixture in our lives, we all know how relieving it is...

Plastic Bag Announcement: The Earth Day Party Pooper This past Wednesday, members took part in celebrating our planet, whether it was through a virtual webinar or taking a walk around the neighborhood. If we can take anything away from this...

Tap water is safe for consumption according to the EPA amidst COVID-19 pandemic

How one company is trying to change the Cannabis Industry’s Role in Furthering Plastic Waste Plastic Packaging is one of the largest waste issues within the cannabis industry, and it’s projected to get worse.  Due to industry requirements, manufacturers need...

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...

Now that we’ve established that we have a plastic problem (or several…), let’s delve deeper into possible solutions. Enter Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics Biodegradable plastics and bio-based compostable plastics are not new. Biodegradable plastics and polymers were first introduced in...

We at Green Philly recognize that we can’t just “talk the talk” when it comes to sustainability; We need to “walk the walk” at our workplace and especially at our events. SustainPHL is our biggest annual event, and it’s important...