Green Philly

12/05/2025

In an attempt to reach a new state budget, Pennsylvania has been pulled from RGGI, raising concerns among climate activists about the state’s environmental commitments.

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In an attempt to reach a new state budget, Pennsylvania has been pulled from RGGI, raising concerns among climate activists about the state’s environmental commitments. Pennsylvania lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro voted to withdraw Pennsylvania from the Regional Greenhouse Gas...

12/05/2025

Happy Friday, Philly! Catch up on the latest sustainability news: https://bit.ly/4iFJ3Yt

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philadelphia Water Department releases service line records. PWD will soon be sending out notices to property owners and residents to update them on the materials of their water service lines. These are annual...

12/04/2025

Sip, swap and socialize! 💚

Instead of buying something new, Green Elephant encourages participant’s to bring a handcrafted, thrifted, or repurposed item you already have. Last year, our guests went home with brand new boots, gorgeous earrings, candle holders, vintage jackets- you name it! It’s a fun way to keep holiday waste low while keeping the holiday spirit high. 🎁

And the gift exchange is not all! Connect and network with fellow sustainability-minded friends while we reminisce over 2025 and look forward to the new year over light bites & drinks. 🥂

RSVP: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/green-philly/greenelephant

12/03/2025

🎁 A Philly Holiday Market Guide: Part II for YOU! Yeah, you👇 who is scrolling trying to find the perfect gift for a loved one this holiday season. ❌ Don’t give that big-box store your hard-earned cash, instead give it back to the city that we all love so much! 😍

📣 And don’t forget, not only are you guaranteed to find COOL SH*T™️, you’re also creating jobs, lessening your carbon footprint, reducing waste in the landfills, strengthening community connects and SO MUCH MORE!

Tag your fav small business that you’re shopping with this holiday season! 🎁

12/02/2025

These days can feel heavy — from climate headlines to the realities we’re all navigating locally. That’s exactly why a Green Philly membership matters. Being part of a community that cares and shows up makes the work feel a little lighter and a lot more possible. We need each other more than ever. 💚

This year, your support fueled meaningful impact across Philadelphia:
• We honored 27 outstanding nominees at SustainPHL and celebrated 9 award recipients including P.A.S.H.I., Philly Food Rescue, and Black Farmers Co-op.
• We won the LION Award for our EcoFair, a testament to the community-powered climate work we’re building together.
• We held institutions accountable, including exposing The Rounds’ misleading greenwashing claims and highlighting civic catalysts through our Every Voice, Every Vote reporting.

If our reporting has helped you stay connected, inspired you to take action, or introduced you to the people and organizations improving our city, we hope you’ll support Green Philly this Giving Tuesday and become a member.

As a small, mission-driven newsroom, we rely on our readers and members to sustain this work. Your membership helps fund deeper reporting, community events, and the storytelling Philly deserves.

Become a member: https://bit.ly/4aXkotE

12/01/2025

❄️ IT’S TIMEEEEEE… for you to SHOP SMALL this holiday season. 🎁 Because really there’s nothing “small” about shopping local!

Not only are you going to find COOL SH*T that no one else has, you’re also supporting Philly’s economy, creating jobs, uplifting local artists, curating community, lessening your carbon footprint and we could go ON AND ON! 🤘

We challenge you this holiday season to buy local because the money we put back into our city will come back ten-fold (and honestly your Mom doesn’t need that toxic AF candle from that big-box store with the red circles - you know the one 😉). 🎄

11/29/2025

Small business spotlight: Earth Kandy Nail Polish is designed with an emphasis on wellness and sustainability, offering 21-Free, vegan and cruelty-free formulations. Shop small this by supporting local businesses like our friends and partners at Earth Kandy! 💅

11/27/2025

💚 This year, our gratitude for our city’s mighty sustainability community runs deeper than ever. From advocates protecting our air and water, to organizers fighting for environmental justice, to neighbors tackling food waste and insecurity, to residents making their own blocks more sustainable and so much more! Together, we create a Green Philly. 🌎✨

11/26/2025

Check out the latest sustainability news: https://bit.ly/49Bd21s

Check out the latest sustainability news: Holiday trash and recycling collection schedule. In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, city departments will be closed. There will be no trash or recycling pickup on Thursday or Friday of this week....

11/26/2025

🗑️ Tell a friend! Due to the holiday there will be no trash or recycling collections on Thursday (11/27) or Friday (11/28), so trash is TWO days behind. If your block has twice-a-week trash collection, you'll only have ONE collection day, and trash will be picked up on the same day as your recycling. Keep your trash and recycling in your homes to reduce waste ending up on our streets and in our waterways. 🗑️

11/25/2025

📣 UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Green Elephant is now on Tuesday, December 9th. We hope to see you there! Don't forget - we are having a 24 hour flash sale, so snag your tix for only $5 with code GREEN.

🎁 Celebrate the holiday season with Green Philly at our second annual Green Elephant: a festive, sustainability-minded gathering designed to bring our community together.

🎄Connect and network with fellow sustainability-minded friends while enjoying a fun, eco-friendly evening over light bites & drinks.

RSVP: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/green-philly/greenelephant

11/25/2025

High school educator Anna Herman is a self-described “food person.” But her interests and expertise extend well beyond the plate.

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High school educator Anna Herman is a self-described “food person.” But her interests and expertise extend well beyond the plate. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat and is a partner newsroom in Every Voice, Every Vote. Sign up for...