http://www.greenphillyblog.com Philadelphia's resource for environmental news, companies, events & recycling do's & don'ts Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:27:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/12/27/2011-philadelphia-christmas-tree-recycling-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2011-philadelphia-christmas-tree-recycling-program http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/12/27/2011-philadelphia-christmas-tree-recycling-program/#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:00:57 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6036 Now that (most) Christmas festivities are over, it's time to start thinking about disposing of that tree. Lucky for you, once you're done with the Christmas spirit (and needles falling), the Philadelphia Streets Department 2011 Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs Monday, January 3 through Saturday, January 15. This annual (22 yr old!) program is an environmentally safe alternative for the

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]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/12/25/merry-christmas-happy-holidays/feed/ 0 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/12/21/easy-and-delicous-vegan-hot-chocolate-recipe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-and-delicous-vegan-hot-chocolate-recipe http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/12/21/easy-and-delicous-vegan-hot-chocolate-recipe/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:59:11 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=3934 Hot Cocoa is the perfect Christmas treat in my opinion. It brings me back to my childhood and puts me in a festive mood while I'm wrapping presents (or watching It's a Wonderful Life for the 50th time.) This year I decided to put an eco-friendly twist on an old classic by making a vegan version (no animal products used.) It was even better then the original! Plus, sometimes it's just soothing to make something from "scratch" rather than use a prepackaged food. Tasty Vegan Hot Cocoa Recipe:

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/12/21/easy-and-delicous-vegan-hot-chocolate-recipe/feed/ 2 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/12/17/alternative-green-gift-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alternative-green-gift-ideas http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/12/17/alternative-green-gift-ideas/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:27:31 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/12/17/alternative-green-gift-ideas/ Want to limit the eco-impact from your gift-giving this year? Instead of the typical gift ideas, give an 'experience' gift. Movies, concerts, restaurants, massages or cooking classes all are thoughtful alternatives of the typical stocking stuffers. Another bonus: You can pick something you & the recipient both enjoy to spend time together!

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/12/17/alternative-green-gift-ideas/feed/ 1 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/12/22/quick-tips-christmas-energy-savers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-tips-christmas-energy-savers http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/12/22/quick-tips-christmas-energy-savers/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:00:18 +0000 Beth http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=2318 Naturally, we use more energy in our homes during the holidays than other times of year. Here's some quick pointers to help you save where you can (without sacrificing any of your holiday spirit):

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