http://www.greenphillyblog.com Philadelphia's resource for environmental news, companies, events & recycling do's & don'ts Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:27:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2012/01/24/zero-waste-home-the-johnsons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zero-waste-home-the-johnsons http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2012/01/24/zero-waste-home-the-johnsons/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:10:15 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=7847 One thing I enjoy about being a green activist and blogger is my belief in the value of a sustainable lifestyle is often reenergized by the efforts of others. Lately I’ve been giving thought to the zero waste home – as the family behind the concept continues to garner well-deserved press. The Johnsons of Mill Valley, California are the zero waste family. The Johnson family’s primary goal is to avoid bringing anything into the house that must eventually be discarded. Read on!

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2012/01/24/zero-waste-home-the-johnsons/feed/ 1 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/2010/09/23/local-eco-apparel-company-cleans-up-oceans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-eco-apparel-company-cleans-up-oceans http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/09/23/local-eco-apparel-company-cleans-up-oceans/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:00:19 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=5299 It's certainly honorable for a fashion and apparel company to use sustainable and organic materials. But a company that is highly active in the pursuit of a healthier environment is by far cooler... Take United by Blue... United by Blue is a Philly based brand and apparel company specializing in organic t-shirts, jewelry and bags. UBB decided to go beyond selling green and take action to reduce ocean pollution. Why?

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/09/23/local-eco-apparel-company-cleans-up-oceans/feed/ 3 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/08/07/improve-your-recycle-habits-philly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=improve-your-recycle-habits-philly http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/08/07/improve-your-recycle-habits-philly/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:25:39 +0000 Julie http://greenphillyblog.wordpress.com/?p=7 According to the EPA, 75% of American's trash can be recycled - and only 25% actually is. In Philadelphia, you're able to recycle most household materials curbside, without having to sort into separate containers. Here's the breakdown:

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