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Drinking water isn’t the only way people are exposed to PFAS today. This article is republished from the Conversation. Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon...

The city’s Director of Urban Agriculture talks about the impact of history, gardening as collective power, and resources for food sovereignty in our latest Civic Catalyst series. Get to know: Ash Richards.  Role: Director of Urban Agriculture at Farm Philly,...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Speeding cameras installed on Broad Street. The Philadelphia Parking Authority unveiled new speeding cameras along North Broad Street to slow down traffic. The cameras are a part of the city’s Vision Zero program,...

The Deputy Director of PennEnvironment talks about the power of collective advocacy, the frustrations of politicking, and how you can get involved. Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst is Flora Cardoni, the Deputy Director of PennEnvironment.  Role: Deputy Director of PennEnvironment,...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  SEPTA uses capital funds to avoid cuts for another two years. Following court orders to reinstate service, SEPTA asked PennDOT to move funds from their maintenance budget over to operations. The capital budget...

For years, advocates have warned about SEPTA’s future. Their fight for permanent funding continues beyond the latest capital boost. Transit riders and community groups have been warning about SEPTA’s future for years. They’ve organized, canvassed, and pressured legislators long before...

New to foraging? We took a walk with the Philadelphia Mycology Club to find out more about foraging locally. Urban foraging may be on the rise. As consumers turn toward more budget-friendly plant-based meals and search for new ways to...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Announcing the SustainPHL nominees. Green Philly is hosting our 8th annual SustainPHL Awards on October 23, 2025. Check out the nominees here, and get your tickets to join us for the evening here....

Celebrating the leaders, visionaries, and changemakers shaping a more sustainable Philadelphia Even in tough times, Philly’s green leaders prove that sustainability never takes a break. From reimagining transit to planting trees and building zero-waste futures, the 2025 SustainPHL nominees are...