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Learn about the Future of Work in Philly’s Green Economy on Saturday! Want to learn more about how a changing climate is creating opportunities in the job market? Join us for an exciting and upcoming event with WURD about sustainability & green Philly jobs!

Reader Profile: Meet Shawn Hogan

Hey readers, we have a new column debuting, featuring those faces we see at our events and on the website. This week, we have a reader who works in sustainability at a B Corp. Let’s meet Shawn!

Name: Shawn Hogan

Title: Sr. Inside Sales Specialist, Inspire

Hometown: Wrightstown, Pa

Current Neighborhood: Fishtown

How long have you been reading Green Philly? Since 2016!

What’s your…

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Can you Recycle Shredded Office Paper?

Here’s a question from one of our readers that came in via email:

“I shred my personal documents in a paper shredder, which collects in a plastic bag. Since you’re not supposed to put plastic bags in the bin, should you just dump the shredded material loosely in the recycling bin?”

In short, no.

According to Zero Waste and Litter Director Nic Esposito, shredded paper is too small to get sorted…

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Reader Profile: Meet Kelly Steyn

Hey readers, we have a new column debuting! The people who read Green Philly and attend our events make our organization a bustling community. Since we have such a wide array of readers, what better way to see who you’ll meet than to introduce them on here?

Our first featured reader is a GREEN Designated Realtor accredited through NAR, and a proud Green Philly Insider, which is our membership…

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'Lots' of Love: Weekly Recap

‘Lots’ of Love: Weekly Recap

What’s going on in Philly and beyond? Here’s our weekly recap of news you should check out.

Ideas to steal: The Philadelphia Citizen shared how a New Orleans nonprofit transforms vacant lots into playgrounds, and contemplates if Philly could replicate PlayBuild.

Keep up the fight: Join L’tter (not a typo) Free Philly for a campaign kickoff to reduce plastic bags on Monday at Church of the…

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What’s the Deal with CBD??

Is it weed? Does it get you high? Is it legal?

This curious substance has created a lot of conversations recently, and the buzz doesn’t seem to be dying down. Since CBD appears to be here to stay, let’s get to know what this substance is and how it works.

Cannabidol, most commonly known as CBD, is one of the many cannabis compounds extracted from the cannabis (marijuana) plant. Cannabis is…

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New Director at Energy Co-Op

The Energy Co-Op announced that Ronald Fisher joined as their new Executive Director.

According to a press release, Fisher was in a legal private practice prior and “brings extensive experience in energy project development and finance, including in the solar power sector and retail electric markets throughout the region.”

What’s next for the Energy Co-Op?

Watch out for more education…

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Where to Recycle Used Clothing

OK, ok. So we previously gave a guide on how to recycle used clothes (including reusing old clothes as rags, etc.)

With more clothing donation and recycling programs popping up, it’s time that we revisit this topic. Here’s where you can recycle your old clothes.

Sell or Consign Clothes in Good Shape

For those clothes that you wore a few times, or still have the tags on, or are on “trend”…

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How to Hike More - Even in the Winter

How to Hike More – Even in the Winter

After a magical four days in Glacier National Park, the only way back to the train station was via passenger van with a Chris. Chris was in his 80s and had lived all over the world, including Alaska, Tennesee and Montana. He was a fascinating man who knew about Glacier, wildlife and served in the military.

Intrigued by Chris’s journey, I asked him how he started hiking.

“You just walk!”

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Recycle E-Waste (including old iPods) for Theatre Week on 2/11

Philadelphia Theatre Week is happening from February 7-17, with over 100 events.

Drop off your E-Waste

The Philadelphia Theatre Green Alliance Chapter is hosting an e-waste drive, with items to be recycled by PAR Recycle Works, a nonprofit electronics recycler that provides transitional employment to people returning from prison.

No longer use that iPod? iPods and iPhones will be donated…

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The Loop is Bringing Back the Milkman

At our “How Sustainability Works” event, Nic Esposito shared a plea for entrepeneurs to fix recycling.

Shortly after, we have someone stepping up to the call.

Meet Loop.

As WHYY reported, New Jersey-based Terracycle is working with Proctor & Gamble, Nestle, PepsiCo & other companies to create reusable containers that you can bring back to the store or mail in. Coming to PA, NJ and New…

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RSVP to Jefferson's 8th Annual Sustainability Forum

RSVP to Jefferson’s 8th Annual Sustainability Forum

Have you heard of the student group Graduate Sustainability Network (GSN) at Jefferson? The club aims to create an interdisciplinary network of graduate students with interest in sustainability. Each year, GSN hosts the Sustainability Forum during their spring semester which is a free event that brings together members of the community with a panel to discuss sustainability.

The 8th Annual S…

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Recap from How Sustainability Works

Last Wednesday, 100 of our closest (and new) friends gathered at United By Blue’s location in Old City to hear from seven experts in sustainability.

Here’s a quick recap.

How Sustainability Works Recap – 1/23 in Old City

Gabriella Paez, the education and community development manager at Esperanza, gave us three tips to engage with our community. One simple task – make sure people can…

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City Rising 9:

How does the “greenest” city in America divert compost and clothes from landfills? Alexa Kielty, Zero Wast Specialist of San Francisco talks about their journey with wins and hurdles in today’s episode. (This is a follow up from our last episode when we chatted about Zero Waste with Nic Esposito in Philadelphia. )

Tune in to learn:

How San Francisco manages trash, recycling and composting

Wh…

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What is a Zero Waste Life? 4 Ways to Start Living Zero Waste today

We’re using more resources than ever before in human history. Between the plastic bags we use for our groceries to the packaging used for your favorite bottle of shampoo, we’re quickly running our planet dry—and in some cases, literally. And ask any well-meaning scientists, then they’ll say something along the lines of this: We can’t keep doing this for much longer.

Living a zero-waste…

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Greenspace, trees & litter: 5 Things You Need to Know 1/18

What’s going around the greenspace this snowy Friday? Here are 5 articles you should read:

Can beautifying neighborhoods actually reduce crime? Recent studies by Penn & Columbia University shared that “overall crime’ dipped by 10% in neighborhoods with transformed lots, and “sense of safety” grew over 60%. Trees help too! Read the full storyby Charles Ellison (who I chatted with on WURD on…

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Green Building United Wants Your Session Proposals

Want to share your sustainability expertise? Wrap up some research that needs an audience?

Green Building United hosts its annual symposium in May, focused on the green building community.

What is the Sustainability Symposium by Green Building United?

According to their website:

The 2019 Sustainability Symposium is happening on Friday, May 3rd at Penn State at The Navy Yard. The…

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