http://www.greenphillyblog.com Philadelphia's resource for environmental news, companies, events & recycling do's & don'ts Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:36:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/23/quick-tip-snail-mail-and-receipts-just-say-no/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-tip-snail-mail-and-receipts-just-say-no http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/23/quick-tip-snail-mail-and-receipts-just-say-no/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:00:10 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=4167 When it comes to saving paper … here’s an oldie but a goodie . Say ‘no thanks’ to receipts from the ATM,  the coffee shop, cabs, drug stores – anywhere you can! I try to let the salesperson know I don’t need one before they ask, so they can forgo printing all together. (If I [...]

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/23/quick-tip-snail-mail-and-receipts-just-say-no/feed/ 1 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/13/how-to-dine-greener/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-dine-greener http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/13/how-to-dine-greener/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:30:09 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=7056 In the summertime I get the urge to eat out more. The longer days and opportunity for al fresco dining (one of my favorite little pleasures in life) just make restaurants that much more enjoyable for me. I frequent establishments that boast the use of organic and local ingredients, along with lots of vegan and vegetarian hot spots. But, I also head to restaurants that aren't necessarily well known for any of these things. While dining I’m often on the lookout for how restaurants measure up in the eco-friendly department. Here are some practices that help keep businesses in the food industry greener. Don’t be shy - suggest some of these next time you’re at one of your favorite spots. Green restaurant practices:

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/13/how-to-dine-greener/feed/ 2 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/02/green-your-wedding-invitations-and-paper-products/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=green-your-wedding-invitations-and-paper-products http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/02/green-your-wedding-invitations-and-paper-products/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:00:38 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6818 With my pending nuptials less than two months away (how did that happen?!) I've been thinking a lot about how to decrease waste at our wedding. Between the save-the-dates, invitations, programs, place cards etc. there's a lot of paper involved for just one day! Some in the green community suggest going completely electronic and sending e-vites in leui of wedding invitations. Why didn't I go this route?

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/02/green-your-wedding-invitations-and-paper-products/feed/ 4 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/01/recycle-your-old-bridesmaids-dress-wedding-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recycle-your-old-bridesmaids-dress-wedding-season http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/01/recycle-your-old-bridesmaids-dress-wedding-season/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:45:07 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6896 Always a bridesmaid...never a bride. (sidenote: no idea what that saying actually means... or where it's from, actually but it's funny...) I always have a blast at my friends' & family's weddings. (In fact, I currently have a residence in weddingville.) Yet, I've been accumulating bridesmaid dresses that may not always fit me all that well. Recently I was contemplating what to do with some a few of the non-reusable dresses... to avoid Katherine Heigl's fate a la 27 Dresses. Thank goodness Newlymaid landed in my in-box. Find out what I found out after the jump!

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/06/01/recycle-your-old-bridesmaids-dress-wedding-season/feed/ 4 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/04/12/eco-friendly-spring-cleaning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eco-friendly-spring-cleaning http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/04/12/eco-friendly-spring-cleaning/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:06:44 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6691 Three things I love about Spring: The days are longer, the sun is brighter, and it’s (almost) flip flop weather. What else does Spring mean? Time to get your spring clean on and get your home feeling fresh and shiny. Here’s some tips on how to clean greener:

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/04/12/eco-friendly-spring-cleaning/feed/ 3 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/04/11/donate-it-recycle-or-trash-easy-spring-cleaning-flowchart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=donate-it-recycle-or-trash-easy-spring-cleaning-flowchart http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/04/11/donate-it-recycle-or-trash-easy-spring-cleaning-flowchart/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:00:47 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6736 When Spring Cleaning I often have trouble deciding what should be donated, recycled or trashed. This easy flow chart will ease the process. Enjoy! Posted by Julie

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/04/11/donate-it-recycle-or-trash-easy-spring-cleaning-flowchart/feed/ 1 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/03/24/4th-annual-philly-spring-cleanup-green-philly-blog-style/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4th-annual-philly-spring-cleanup-green-philly-blog-style http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/03/24/4th-annual-philly-spring-cleanup-green-philly-blog-style/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:15:08 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=6651 Sick of litter on the streets? Tired of Philly's dirty rep? Readers, who's ready to take some action for the 4th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup?!? As we mentioned, the City of Philadelphia announced their 4th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup, “Keep Up the Sweep Up", on Saturday, April 2, 2011 (rain date, Saturday, April 9) from 9 AM- 2 PM. Green Philly Blog is partnering with another local blog, greenlimbs. Together, we're thrilled to announce that we’ll be keeping & 'sweeping' in South Philadelphia's Queen Village neighborhood (300-600 Washington Avenue). We'll need volunteers to help bag trash, recycle, tend trees and prepare beds for spring planting - (and we'll even have a Pennsylvania Horticultural Society-trained tree tender in our group). You can sign up to volunteer with us through the Streets Department site or by emailing us directly to (find out, after the jump!)

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2011/03/24/4th-annual-philly-spring-cleanup-green-philly-blog-style/feed/ 2 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/12/02/quick-tip-cut-down-on-cups-during-your-holiday-parties/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-tip-cut-down-on-cups-during-your-holiday-parties http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/12/02/quick-tip-cut-down-on-cups-during-your-holiday-parties/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:02:19 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=5571 It's holiday and party season! Entertaining guests can get hectic when everyone has cups, cans and glasses. Here's a couple of ideas to reduce water & waste when entertaining & imbibing:

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/12/02/quick-tip-cut-down-on-cups-during-your-holiday-parties/feed/ 0 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/11/26/quick-tip-buy-a-programmable-thermostat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-tip-buy-a-programmable-thermostat http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/11/26/quick-tip-buy-a-programmable-thermostat/#comments Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:13:49 +0000 Julie http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=5568 Baby, it’s getting cold outside… Another way to green your home & keep your energy bills low is to purchase a programmable thermostat. You can buy one for as low as $25-$75 to easily lower & raise your house’s temperature as need be – and you can save around $180 annually!  According to This Old [...]

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/11/26/quick-tip-buy-a-programmable-thermostat/feed/ 0 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/10/25/recycle-your-mobile-phone-and-get-paid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recycle-your-mobile-phone-and-get-paid http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/10/25/recycle-your-mobile-phone-and-get-paid/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:33:57 +0000 greenphillyblog http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=5506 Calling all UK Readers! These days people go through cell phones at a rapid pace. With the continuous introductions of the best.new.phone.ever. popping up every few months consumers are leaving old models behind. You've likely heard about recycling options through your cell phone provider. But, wouldn't getting paid for the act be an extra incentive? Here's where RecycleMobile.co.uk comes in!

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