Green Philly
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Green Philly Blog helps you live a more sustainable lifestyle. It is Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling. Green Philly grew organically from frustration that sustainability wasn't accessible or simple. Through the latest news, recycling or events, Green Philly helps ease the transition into your sustainable lifestyle.
Green Philly
7M ago
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling
Neighbors revived the site at South Philadelphia High School in 2016. Today, there’s more food than they have hands to harvest. Patti Tahan beckoned neighbors into the community garden she stewards on a muggy August morning in South Philadelphia. Bordered ..read more
Green Philly
1y ago
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling
Philly resident Matt Wampler and his partner launched the startup to help restaurants learn how to eliminate waste, saving them money and helping them become more efficient in the process. Sustainability and coding wasn’t the original goal. When Matt Wampler ..read more
Green Philly
2y ago
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling
The Zero Waste & Litter Cabinet was axed in 2020. Here’s how the Office of Sustainability is running with one piece of the zero waste goal. Since the Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet was dissolved in 2020, responsibilities were divided ..read more
Green Philly
2y ago
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling
A cheesesteak, but make it local. The Frizwit cheesesteak has gained a cult following from its ingredients, including its delicious cheese sauce. But their take that makes their classic cheesesteak special is their local angle by ditching the industrially sourced ..read more
Green Philly
2y ago
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling
Celebrate Sustainably with Philly Foodworks The holiday shopping rush seems extra panicky this year, thanks to global supply chain issues caused by factory closures, shipping delays, and shortages in China and other major export hubs throughout the world. But what ..read more
Green Philly
2y ago
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling
Founder of B Corp Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams brings her farmers market attitude, magic & Splendid Ice Creams to Philly When I made my first trip to Columbus in 2013, my native Ohioan friend exclaimed, ‘You have to go to ..read more
Green Philly
2y ago
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling
Learn tips to waste nothing and make a vegetarian stock, courtesy from our friends at Philly Foodworks! It’s Fall, which means it’s the season for root veggies and squashes. According to Philly Foodworks, you can reduce your food waste throughout ..read more
Green Philly
2y ago
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling
Businesses are often pushed to go big and expand. Zsa’s Ice Cream in Mount Airy chose a different path – and found surprising benefits. In 2011, Danielle Jowdy started selling her homemade, “seriously from scratch” ice cream at farmer’s markets ..read more
Green Philly
3y ago
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling
Where to get local, fresh produce Looking for better ways to get local food? Philly is teeming with farmers markets that offer fresh, local food of all kinds at affordable prices. We’ve compiled a list so you can find a ..read more
Green Philly
3y ago
Green Philly - Philadelphia's top environmental news, sustainability, local food, companies & events & Philly recycling
Local changemakers prioritize access, communities, and healthy food for our tables. How does urban agriculture impact our communities, healthy waterways and food system? The Rodale Institute hosted a webinar on this topic last Saturday, and we had the pleasure of ..read more