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...
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