Where Can I Wednesday

See hundreds of bird species right in the city At a recent sustainability event, a friend mentioned how she recently got into birding. Beyond the search for the next great fowl, she raved about the variety of people she met...

Throwing more into the recycling bin can actually be worse. Here’s why. Regardless of the question if recycling is as efficient as it could be, many Americans are convinced that recycling is an important part of sustainability. However, residents often...

The Parks and Rec program is up and running, on a neighborhood level. Philadelphia Parks and Recreation announced a community compost program in 2019. It’s finally up and running, on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood level. Currently, the program requires residents to connect...

The Streets Department has five upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Events scheduled Have hazardous waste you need to get rid of? The Streets Department is hosting its annual household hazardous waste events in 2022, requiring Philadelphia residents to register and schedule...

You don’t have to travel far to experience life on the water. Discover these local rivers and lakes from the seat of a boat. Warmer weather means the return of Rita’s, Parks on Tap, and cherry blossoms. It also means...

Program by Philadelphia Water & Delaware Estuary provide free storm marking drain kits There are over 72,000 stormwater inlets on Philadelphia streets, but many people still use them as trash cans. Litter, pet waste, chemicals and other debris can go...

The Timberloop™ take-back program launched with a customer incentive to recycle branded products. Apparel brand Timberland is taking part in the circular economy. Customers can return Timberland footwear, clothing, or accessories as a part of their new Timberloop™ take-back program. Collected...

New recycling program from Terracycle & Parade gives a second life to your used undies. What can you do with your underwear after you’re done using it? Terracycle and Parade have launched a recycling program for your undies, called Second...

Don’t put your Christmas tree on the curb so it can sit in a landfill forever. Here’s better options. The debate over live versus fake Christmas trees factors in what you do with them once you’re finished unwrapping the gifts...