The Rounds asks customers to ditch Amazon. But insiders say The Rounds is...
Allegations of plastic waste and Amazon sourcing hint that the startup is greenwashing instead of sustainable. With its “Bye Bye, Bezos” merch and waste reduction messaging, The Rounds delivery service...
View ArticleHow J.I. Rodale sparked a global organic movement from a small PA town
Think Philly has all the history? Emmaus helped launch a global organic revolution. Learn about this “Founding Father” of organic farming during Earth Month. If you’ve ever debated buying organic or...
View ArticleMarch climate change data, Philly Tree Plan updates, a healthier Delaware,...
The latest in sustainability news: March is getting hotter in Philly. Last month’s average temperatures were 5.89° above normal at 49.45°F, contributing to an overall increase of 4° in March...
View ArticleClothes, toys, and community: Everland is Philly’s sustainable playroom that...
This Queen Village business blends open play, clothing swaps, and eco-conscious community. Between outgrown clothes, forgotten toys, and gear that barely gets used, childhood can be a pretty wasteful...
View ArticleSolar incentives in Trump’s second term are in danger. There’s still time to...
Solar made up 81% of new US energy in 2024. Exact Solar explains the history of solar tax credits, current threats and what you can do. Exact Solar has received many questions about solar-specific tax...
View ArticleFour Seasons gets greener, Clothing drop-offs, Earth week events & more.
Catch up on this week’s sustainability news. Cradles to Crayons launches its 2025 Spring Greening initiative to collect clothing. This initiative supports local children in need of coats and clothes...
View Article“I knew it was a scam”: More former workers come forward to say The Rounds’...
Buying new jars instead of cleaning old ones. Driving personal vehicles for drop-offs. These former employees joined the startup for its green mission, but left disillusioned. Weekly deliveries from...
View ArticleEnvironmental Justice has been missing from Earth Day. Meet the Philly...
Local nonprofits and thought leaders are focusing on getting our relationship right with each other and the planet Philadelphia’s Earth Day history is decades old and strong. After all, Philadelphia...
View ArticleOver 22k saved toads, PGW protests, baby tortoise debut & more
It’s Earth Week! Celebrate by catching up on this week’s green news: The Schuylkill Center of Environmental Education’s Toad Detour program has saved over 22,000 toads in 16 years. Volunteer...
View ArticleWhere Are The Trees We Were Promised?
Two years into the City’s first-ever Tree Plan, our leafy coverage has remained static. What happens now? This article is published in collaboration with the Philadelphia Citizen as part a project...
View ArticleHow Councilmember Jamie Gauthier addresses inequity and sustainability
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst. Read how Gauthier uses her role as a public servant to further sustainability initiatives in Philly. Role: Third District City...
View ArticleFor these Philadelphians, nature is a pathway to healing from gun violence
For some survivors, hiking and gardens offer deeper healing than pharmaceuticals. This story is the first in a series in collaboration with Love Now Media for the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative....
View ArticleNavy Yard is nation’s largest LEED neighborhood, Rare ‘Franklin’ trees & more
Catch up on this week’s sustainability news: Philadelphia Navy Yard is now the largest LEED neighborhood in the country. A 295-acre section with 77 buildings of the Navy Yard has received the U.S....
View ArticleThe City’s Tree Plan calls for significantly increasing our leafy coverage....
How one neighbor’s loss reflects a citywide dilemma. “SAVE MY TREE!” That’s what Nicole Fakhoury heard her two-year-old son crying and begging over the phone, over the sounds of a chainsaw. Fakhoury...
View Article1000+ trees planted, end of free A/C program, canvassing to save SEPTA, & more
Catch up on the latest in sustainability news: Trash cleanup group starts a new video series spotlighting community leaders. The first video in a series led by Trash Academy and Block by Block Philly...
View ArticleFour Ways Philly can grow its tree canopy
The City’s ambitious Tree Plan will need an all-out effort to accomplish. Here are some ideas we could steal from elsewhere. Philly will get a ton of benefits if its first-ever Tree Plan succeeds....
View ArticleIs Mayor Parker keeping her promise to “Clean & Green” Philly? Here are key...
Philadelphians from eight community focus groups love trash pickup & more trees, but want more trash cans, new parks and greening programs expanded. Mayor Parker has said her mission is to make...
View ArticlePrimary Elections, Bike to Work Day, and TWO New Arboretums
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Pennsylvania’s primary election is this upcoming Tuesday, May 20th. Key positions up for election include District Attorney and City Controller. The ballot...
View ArticleEco-Explainer: SEPTA is in a Funding Crisis. What’s the deadline to save it?
The transit agency may look drastically different if Harrisburg doesn’t act. Here are the key dates & information you need to know. SEPTA is facing an unprecedented budget deficit for Fiscal Year...
View ArticleSustainability with substance: How local green entrepreneurs strive for success
Consumers want authentic sustainability from suppliers. Without flashy funding or shortcuts, here’s how these local businesses build trust one decision at a time. Green Philly’s recent investigation...
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