Green Philly

11/21/2025

🗑️ One simple pilot program is proving that if you give residents tools, they can clean up their block, according to Ya Fav Trashman.

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One simple pilot program is proving that if you give residents tools, they can clean up their block, according to Ya Fav Trashman. For years, I’ve been saying that Philadelphia doesn’t have a trash problem; it has a systems problem....

11/21/2025

Happy Friday, Philly! Catch up on the latest sustainability news: https://bit.ly/4p3kozB

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Circuit Trails network reaches 500 miles of trails across the region. The Circuit Trails network connects Philadelphia to Trenton and beyond through walkable and bikeable trails. The network now includes 420 miles of completed...

11/20/2025

🎁♻️ Ready to swap sustainably? Join Green Philly for our second annual Green Elephant, a holiday gift exchange with an eco-friendly twist!

🗓️Tuesday, December 2
🕰️6:30 - 8:30pm
📍Indy Hall Clubhouse

Bring a wrapped handcrafted, thrifted, or repurposed gift you already have, share the story behind it, and enjoy a night of mixing, mingling, and low-waste cheer. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at our 2026 plans! ✨💚

RSVP: https://bit.ly/49plVLk

11/19/2025

Let’s dig into this form of GSI, and three perennial flowers that are also good for stormwater management.

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Let’s dig into this form of GSI, and three perennial flowers that are also good for stormwater management. DYK you can help Philadelphia become cleaner and greener, and even fight climate change? One way to contribute in your neighborhood is...

11/18/2025

🌧️ Why heavier rain means more sewage in Philly’s rivers.

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Why heavier rain means more sewage in Philly’s rivers As climate change brings more frequent and intense rainstorms to Pennsylvania, stormwater management is becoming not only an environmental issue but a public safety concern. Philadelphia discharged 12.7 billion gallons of...

11/17/2025

Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke discusses affordability and access to green initiatives in our latest Civic Catalyst series.

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Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke discusses affordability and access to green initiatives in our latest Civic Catalyst series. Get to know: Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke Role: Councilmember at Large. Member of the Working Families Party, Minority Whip. Member of the Committee on the...

11/15/2025

Our mission here at Green Philly is to support local companies. By supporting local, your money stays in the community, reduces your carbon footprint, creates jobs, supports local causes, and SO much more!

Thanks to this year's in-kind sponsors who helped make our 8th annual such a success. Circle Compost Top Dog Cocktails Philadelphia Distilling humanrobotbeer

11/14/2025

🎁Let's sleigh responsibly! 🎁Celebrate the holidays sustainably with us during our second annual Green Elephant. 💚

How it works: Instead of buying something new, bring a handcrafted, thrifted, or repurposed gift you already have. Keep it wrapped, and once it’s opened, you’ll get to share the story behind it. Less waste, more joy!

🗓️Tuesday, December 2
⏰6:30 - 8:30PM
📍Indy Hall Clubhouse

RSVP: https://bit.ly/49plVLk

11/13/2025

Last night was 😍🔥🎨!

Together with current and prospective members, we came together as a community for an intimate evening centered around our shared passion for sustainability. The highlight? Creating awesome, sustainable screen-printed designs featuring ! We can’t wait to see people repping Green Philly across our favorite city. 💚

🔗 Want to join in on the green fun? Comment MEMBER and we will send you the link to learn more.

11/13/2025

11/12/2025

Exact Solar believes clean energy should be local, people-powered, and built on trust.

For 20 years, they’ve helped families, schools, and businesses in over 2500 projects across our region go solar - while showing up at festivals, classrooms, and workforce programs to grow the next generation of clean-energy leaders.

💚 Read how this local solar company is helping our region go cleaner, fairer, and more resilient - one rooftop at a time.

From a family business to over 2,500 projects across the region, Exact Solar keeps community, education, and local care at the center. Twenty years ago, Exact Solar began with a single project and a belief that solar power could make...

11/11/2025

The Philadelphia school system is undergoing a facilities planning process and will be announcing school closures. Advocates say schools can tackle health, safety, and climate at once.

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The Philadelphia school system is undergoing a facilities planning process and will be announcing school closures. Advocates say schools can tackle health, safety, and climate at once. This article is published in collaboration through our Every Voice Every Vote work...