Articles Written by Catharine Gaylord

If you’re anything like me, then you’ve heard quite a lot about fair trade and how super important it is. However, before hunting for fair trade retailers, I decided to research what it really meant and where to find fair trade, which is great timing for Where Can I Wednesday! Here’s my FAQs that (hopefully) helps you as much as it helped me! Fair Trade 101

Ever wanted to try your hand at caring for trees? Or maybe you’ve want to make your green thumb even greener? Become a Tree Tender ! For over 20 years, PHS has been successfully hosting Tree Tenders classes in the Philadelphia area. Whether you use your knowledge to plant trees in your region, your community, or just your yard, you’ll be making a huge difference!

Got the Monday blues? Check out some of these events that are sure to get you excited for the rest of the week!

I’m sure you understand the struggle of wanting to look great without damaging your savings account. How can you spend a day out shopping with friends without breaking the bank? We’ve got the solution: consignment shops!

With the summer nearly half over, the initial thrill of being out of classes has worn off and I’ve recently found the need to keep myself busy. After about a day of brainstorming ideas about what projects I could embark on, I finally settled on one: running. Find out the best 5 races for not-"racers", after the jump.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been to your fair share of food trucks by now. It’s hard not to hunt 'em down when they’re EVERYWHERE and most importantly, delicious. However, I’ve found that the food truck cuisine isn’t always the best for your waistline. Last year, we tracked down the top 7 green food trucks in Philadelphia. We’re back on the hunt and found the healthiest food trucks in Philadelphia! These food trucks are guaranteed to satisfy anyone looking for a delicious, healthy meal on the go. Take a look. 5 Healthy Philly Food Trucks:

Hey ladies, are you interested in being up in the gym just workin’ on your fitness? This summer, City Fit Girls will be hosting their second annual FitRetreat, a day full of fitness sessions along with wellness and nutrition workshops. Find out about FitRetreat, after the jump.

There’s a lot of talk about sustainable restaurants and schools, but what about hotels? Whether you’re a resident or visiting Philly for a weekend, frequenting sustainable businesses encourage others to catch on and become more sustainable too. Sustainable Philadelphia Hotels Consumers are seeking ecotourism & sustainable travel to support environmental initiatives beyond delaying towel and sheet changing. Lucky for us, many hotels in Philadelphia are making tremendous strides in a variety of ways. Let’s compare a few sustainable trends amongst the different Philly hotels.

You've probably heard about the Clean Power Plan, the Obama Administration’s new proposal to help set carbon-emissions standards. For those of you who haven’t, here’s a quick synopsis of the Clean Power Plan: