http://www.greenphillyblog.com Philadelphia's resource for environmental news, companies, events & recycling do's & don'ts Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:45:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/11/12/sunlight-solar-energy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sunlight-solar-energy http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/11/12/sunlight-solar-energy/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:06:38 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=5770 "Solar Energy is way too expensive, can't work in cloudy places, unreliable, and ugly. Only people like Al Gore & millionaires can put it in their houses." Sorry guys, these statements are all wrong! Going solar is great for your home, pocket AND the environment. But where do you even start? Sunlight Solar Energy, Inc. is a leading national installer of solar electric and solar hot water systems. Located in Philadelphia, OR, CT & MA, Sunlight has stepped up to the plate to dispel rumors of solar energy through an ongoing educational campaign. The overall success of Sunlight Solar points to their reputation as a reliable source and easy approach of all things solar. Paul Israel, President of Sunlight Solar, attributes the company mission to "educate consumers and empower them to make informed purchasing decisions." Homeowners & businesses have plenty of factors to consider when going solar, (just learn what, after the jump!)

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/11/12/sunlight-solar-energy/feed/ 0 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/01/25/arcadia-boutique-eco-friendly-fashions-for-the-philly-girl-guy-or-baby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arcadia-boutique-eco-friendly-fashions-for-the-philly-girl-guy-or-baby http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/01/25/arcadia-boutique-eco-friendly-fashions-for-the-philly-girl-guy-or-baby/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:00:08 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=4039 Arcadia Boutique is every fashionable green girl's heaven (aka mine). Selling anything from fashionable dresses and tops, jeans, shoes/boots, bags, belts, accessories, vintage, gifts and much more - You'll definitely find something for your wardrobe. Arcadia offers a variety of sustainable finds from designers around Philadelphia and beyond. Want to 'green' the men or babies in your life?

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/01/25/arcadia-boutique-eco-friendly-fashions-for-the-philly-girl-guy-or-baby/feed/ 3 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/01/22/green-event-saturdays-piazza-farmers-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=green-event-saturdays-piazza-farmers-market http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/01/22/green-event-saturdays-piazza-farmers-market/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:00:53 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=4045 Hungry for some local & fresh produce? Good news - The Piazza at Schmidt’s has an annual Saturday afternoon Farmers Market! The Piazza Farmer’s Market imports local farmers to Northern Liberties to showcase the best local produce, meats, poultry and dairy products available in the city of Philadelphia. Kicking off last Saturday the Piazza Farmer’s Market has

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/01/22/green-event-saturdays-piazza-farmers-market/feed/ 1 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/08/11/northern-liberties-green-coolest-hood-in-philadelphia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=northern-liberties-green-coolest-hood-in-philadelphia http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/08/11/northern-liberties-green-coolest-hood-in-philadelphia/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:30:14 +0000 Julie http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3615 I officially live in the coolest neighborhood in Philly. Northern Liberties (so hot right now!) is featured in National Geographic Traveler. What's cooler (and GPB-approp) is the number of green 'sites' on the interactive map such as:

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/08/11/northern-liberties-green-coolest-hood-in-philadelphia/feed/ 3 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/06/20/popped-music-fest-in-northern-liberties/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=popped-music-fest-in-northern-liberties http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/06/20/popped-music-fest-in-northern-liberties/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:00:12 +0000 Julie http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3438 Come check out the Popped! Music Festival on Saturday, June 20th from 11 AM-8PM on the 600-1100 block of 2nd Street in Northern Liberties! Tons of free live music and over 60 vendors are participating. Of course, Popped! has an emphasis on sustainability with all recycled paper products, recycling bins for plastic bottles (and encouragement to limit use, encouraging public transit and interactive exhibits to educate attendees to get green.

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/06/20/popped-music-fest-in-northern-liberties/feed/ 2 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/03/17/try-lithe-method-for-a-unique-eco-friendly-workout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=try-lithe-method-for-a-unique-eco-friendly-workout http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/03/17/try-lithe-method-for-a-unique-eco-friendly-workout/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:10:17 +0000 Beth http://greenphillyblog.com/?p=3021 Tired of your typical exercise routine? Looking for a workout that appeases your green conscience? Lithe fitness studios in Rittenhouse Square, Northern Liberties (and now Ardmore) are a perfect antidote. The Lithe Method incorporates some elements of Pilates, Yoga and Dance. But it’s no ordinary workout. I’ve taken Pilates - Trust me, this is BETTER. Why?

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/03/17/try-lithe-method-for-a-unique-eco-friendly-workout/feed/ 4 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/09/05/philly-animal-lovers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=philly-animal-lovers http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/09/05/philly-animal-lovers/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:50:13 +0000 Beth http://greenphillyblog.wordpress.com/?p=830 This Sunday, September 7th come check out the Natural Pet Expo in Northern Liberties. Treat yourself and your pets to this free event! Enjoy the lovely Liberties Walk and learn about animal natural & holistic care.

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