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