How nature journaling can help you explore local ecosystems
A simple notebook can help you slow down, observe, and reconnect with your local environment. A cool breeze rustles gently through the lush, green leaves as you make your way down a wooded trail. You...
View ArticleDC 33 strike ends, new recycling resource, & more
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: End of DC 33 Strike. After all-night negotiations, the city and AFSCME District Council 33 came to a tentative agreement at 4 a.m. on Wednesday. The...
View ArticleHow Big Timber Creek may become your new favorite kayaking spot
New plans aim to make this South Jersey creek the ultimate local escape. Hot summer days are more fun on the water. There is growing interest in recreational water access, particularly as temperatures...
View ArticleThe car-light life: How Philadelphians are rethinking their rides
Car-free living isn’t for everyone. Here’s why some Philadelphians are opting for a “car-light” approach without completely giving up their vehicles – and how other drivers can do the same. A growing...
View ArticlePhilly students face longer commutes, how to make less trash, & more
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Salvage shop closes; owner talks mission of reuse. Sam Beaty, owner of Beaty American Salvage, is closing the shop at the end of July. The shop originally...
View ArticleA secret green space in the Delaware River? Meet Petty’s Island
Once home to oil refineries, this island is off-limit to (most) humans and now a sanctuary for birds, berries, and more. In the Delaware River, between Camden, New Jersey’s Beideman neighborhood, and...
View ArticleGot to go? PHLASK helps you find public restrooms & water fountains in Philly
An app created to help users find drinking water in the city has expanded to include public restrooms, food, and foraging. As summer heat requires lots of hydration and refreshments, tourists and...
View ArticleNo more stopping in bike lanes, enviro groups sue over toxic chemical, and...
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Stopping in bike lanes now ticketed. PPA began issuing tickets to vehicles blocking the bike lanes on Spruce and Pine Streets in Center City at the...
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