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Kenney Signs Mayors for 100% Clean Energy; DGAF about Paris Pullout

June 22, 20171

After mixed feelings about Trump announcing the US will pull out of the Paris Climate Accord, Philly took a cue…

SustainPHL 2017: Announcing the Nominees

June 5, 20170

We’re excited to announce the 2017 nominees for SustainPHL! First and foremost, we can’t believe how awesome the nominations submissions…

What Paris Pullout Means for Philly: The Good, Bad & Ugly

June 2, 20170

Despite science practically screaming at us that our planet is in dire need of change, Trump foolheartedly announced that the…

Environmental Justice Alert: PA DEP wants your input tomorrow

May 24, 20170

Feel like your concerns aren’t being heard? PA has your back. The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Office of…

WTFriday: Here’s Why PA Just Spent $8 Million on Mussels

May 19, 20170

On April 19, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced a $39 million investment in…

Winners from 2017 SBN Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony

May 15, 20170

This past Thursday night, the Sustainable Business Network hosted their 2nd Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony at La Peg/ Fringe Arts.…

Broad Street Run is en Route to “Zero Waste”

May 9, 20171

Zero Waste and Litter Director Nic Esposito wastes no time getting down to business. (…Get it?) This past Sunday, 40,000…

Grant Opportunity: Organizations Wanted to Tackle Cigarette Litter

May 8, 20170

Sick of seeing cigarette butts littering the ground? A new grant opportunity is helping local community organizations tackle this waste.…

Nominations Open for SustainPHL 2017

May 2, 20170

SustainPHL is returning on Thursday, August 3, 2017. SustainPHL is Philadelphia’s annual sustainability awards and celebration hosted by Green Philly.…