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Plastic Bag Ban Banned: Pro-Plastic Philadelphia & ShopRite Protests?

By On June 18, 2009 · 4 Comments · In Philly Represent!

City Council voted against the plastic bag ban the Committee on the Environment passed last week. According to Philly.com, Councilman Frank plasticbagDiCicco’s bill was rejected by Council this morning in a 6-10 vote.

Word is that

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Philadelphia's 1st Go Green Expo

By On February 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Events, Green Living, Philly Represent!

images2March 13th through 15th Philadelphia’s first Go Green Expo will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

The 3-day event will focus on… you guessed it… all things green. There’s sure to be something for everyone, from the most knowledgeable environmentalist to the green novice. Come check out:

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Weavers Way’s Evening with Philadelphia Director of Sustainability, Mark Alan Hughes

By On November 11, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In Events

This past Sunday, Nov. 9, Weavers Way Co-op hosted a discussion at North by Northwest (7165 Germantown Ave.) on sustainability issues in our city. The discussion’s special guest was Dr. Mark Alan Hughes, Director of Sustainability for the City of Philadelphia.

Dr. Hughes has a vital role in Philadelphia. Since this past spring’s appointment by Mayor Nutter, Hughes has served as the Mayor’s Senior Advisor and has worked closely with the Managing Director, Deputy Mayors and other heads of Departments to coordinate sustainability policies across Philly government.

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