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09/09/2025

HUGE NEWS: Green Philly’s EcoFair was named Product of the Year by LION Publishers in St. Louis! 🎉

This recognition honors the creativity and impact of EcoFair as a product that strengthens journalism and builds resilience. This award proves our mission to make sustainability fun, local, and inclusive is WORKING. Thank you to our supporters, readers, and community members who make this work possible.

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09/09/2025

New to foraging? We took a walk with the Philadelphia Mycology Club to find out more about foraging locally.

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New to foraging? We took a walk with the Philadelphia Mycology Club to find out more about foraging locally. Urban foraging may be on the rise. As consumers turn toward more budget-friendly plant-based meals and search for new ways to...

09/05/2025

🥹 And then there were... SIXTEEN?! 😍

Last month, nine critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises hatched at the Reptile & Amphibian House, bringing the total number of recent hatchlings to 16. The proud parents, Mommy and Abrazzo, are estimated to be nearly 100 years old! 🐢

The hatchlings are part of the AZA’s (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Species Survival Plan, aimed at preserving the critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise through genetic diversity and conservation breeding. Threatened by habitat loss, invasive species, and human conflict, there are now 60 of these tortoises in the AZA-managed population.

“The story of Mommy, Abrazzo and their now 16 babies, has captured the imaginations of people around the world,” said President & CEO Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman. “It’s made us all think about what legacy means when it comes to conservation and protecting what is precious. It’s Philadelphia Zoo’s mission to make sure these hatchlings are living on a healthy planet 100+ years from now, when they might be having offspring of their own.”

📸: Philadelphia Zoo

09/05/2025

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: https://bit.ly/4mOeeCb

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Announcing the SustainPHL nominees. Green Philly is hosting our 8th annual SustainPHL Awards on October 23, 2025. Check out the nominees here, and get your tickets to join us for the evening here....

09/03/2025

Want to walk around West Philly and support local businesses? Stroll between 40th & 51st tomorrow 9/4 from 5-8pm while snacking on yummy local fare and listening to local musicians. 🎶



(Please tag the musicians if you know them!)

09/03/2025

Even in tough times, Philly’s green leaders prove that sustainability never takes a break.

From reimagining transit to planting trees and building zero-waste futures, the 2025 SustainPHL nominees are a group that keeps pushing forward.

Read the full list for nominees below, and join us for the 8th annual SustainPHL (https://bit.ly/4lzlyjL) on October 23, 2025 to celebrate their impact. For a limited time: $10 off Early Bird tickets with code "earlyboat." ⏳ Don't wait - this is the lowest price you'll be able to score tickets.

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Celebrating the leaders, visionaries, and changemakers shaping a more sustainable Philadelphia Even in tough times, Philly’s green leaders prove that sustainability never takes a break. From reimagining transit to planting trees and building zero-waste futures, the 2025 SustainPHL nominees are...

09/02/2025

How one Philly nonprofit is uplifting women’s health with handmade, eco-friendly feminine hygiene products.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/463s5O2

How one Philly nonprofit is uplifting women’s health with handmade, eco-friendly feminine hygiene products In North Philly, there’s an organization of Black women who are answering the call to address the issues of period poverty, one reusable pad at a...

08/29/2025

The Office of Sustainability is seeking 18 community-based organizations to receive $10,000 grants to serve as Climate Resilience Partners. Philadelphia is especially vulnerable to climate impacts. They are seeking community-level partners to help gather resident feedback and shape neighborhood-level strategies that will support an update to the City’s Climate Resilience Plan.

Each organization that applies will nominate a Partner Ambassador. This individual will serve as the main participant and point of contact for a 10-month Climate Resilience Partner Program.

Visit this link to find out more: https://bit.ly/47ToIM2

Applications are due September 3rd.

08/29/2025

Happy Friday, Philly! Here is your latest sustainability news roundup of the week: https://bit.ly/45BXEzw

Catch up on the latest sustainability news – with lots of SEPTA info: First week of school for students with decreased transit options. Philly students face increased likelihood of tardiness as SEPTA cuts go into effect during the first week...

08/28/2025

Last week, we launched We Are Seeds, a brand-new mini-series from our Gritty & Green podcast (https://bit.ly/3RR5ON4). This series explores grassroots sustainability efforts in Philadelphia, highlighting the real challenges our communities face and the powerful, people-driven solutions taking root across the city. 🏙️

A big thank you to Molly McVety from Philly Voice for joining us and covering the event!

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'Gritty & Green' highlights Glenwood Green Acres, one of the oldest urban farms in the city, and three other gardens.