Hey Green Philly Blog Readers, Fans & Friends,
Thanks for reading, commenting, and inspiring us to help Philly become a shade greener. We still have a long way to go, but we’re very thankful for our readers – veteran and new!
We started this blog over 3 years ago… as two women who wanted to make a difference. Carpooling & complaining about our former company’s lack of recycling bins, we realized our passion could develop into something bigger. Something that can educate others. Something that could help make our city a little bit greener.
Since Green Philly Blog’s infancy, we’ve… (click through to read the rest of our 500 post reflections!)
56% of women use disposable razors, according to Gillette. 
Don’t do it! But just because you’re green doesn’t mean you have to stop shaving.
Here’s greener alternatives:
Who would have guessed she has a “Big Love” for the environment too?
“Being eco-friendly makes you feel good about yourself. Who cares if people call you a hippie?”
-Chloë Sevigny, of Big Love Fame
That’s not all – she lists her green habits as…
Adam Rung Woodworks is a Philadelphia-based, eco-friendly furniture company. The works are beautiful – Need proof? Check out the Dogwood Cherry bench/coffee table below:
This work has a
My friends, co-workers & family know I co-write “Green Philly Blog” and ask for green advice. While I often can assist, I occasionally don’t even know the answer… (Sorry to expose that fact.) As Beth & I have mentioned before, the green route isn’t always crystal-clear – especially with green imposters. When I was asked about eco-friendliness of toilet paper, I had to do a little research.
My old roomie & I were meant to be: As one visiting friend pointed out, we were huge fans of 1-ply toilet paper – not always found at mid-20, chick apartments. However, it turns out this mutual love of 1-ply is quite eco-friendly.
Want to know what to look for in TP purchases? Experts recommend:
