Hope you enjoy our post today from a guest blogger!
If you’re vyiing to be eco-conscious in every aspect of your life, try carrying over this habit to tying the knot! There are a myriad of resources to help you 
make your big day green with small ways to make sure your wedding doesn’t leave a big carbon footprint behind (and save some dough from that escalating bill… )
Here are some ideas:
In case you haven’t had an influx of emails from retailers across the country announcing their semi-annual sales the past few weeks, here’s another reminder!
“But money is tight… times are tough” We’ve been hearing these phrases more often than ever the past year. However, every once in awhile you need to treat yourself. So take advantage and shop.
But here’s the question – is shopping online really more eco-friendly than hitting up the stores?
The truth is it’s a case by case situation. Here’s a few things to consider:
City Council voted against the plastic bag ban the Committee on the Environment passed last week. According to Philly.com, Councilman Frank 
DiCicco’s bill was rejected by Council this morning in a 6-10 vote.
Word is that
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Good news – Philly is thisclose to banning an environmental catastrophe – in the form of plastic bags.
Yesterday, Philly’s City Council’s Committee on the Environment voted unanimously to approve legislation banning plastic bags used in supermarkets, pharmacies and stores. The typical plastic bags must be replaced after July 1, 2011 with recyclable paper bags, compostable plastic bags or reusable bags.
Part of the ban will also include
Another win for the Phillies boys and girls: Citizens Bank Park is #1 on PETA’s Top 10 vegetarian friendly ball parks. Our home stadium was the first ballpark to offer veggie fare (and recently added more choices) on TOP of being one of the most green stadiums with their Red Goes Green Campaign.
The Phillies stadium serves tasty veggie options like:
