sustainability
The Imperfect Optimism of Philly’s Sustainable Bars
You’ve surely heard the phrase “farm to table.” In the early aughts, servers at (mostly) New American restaurants waxed poetic about the provenance of a […]
Good Buy Supply Will Extend the Life of Your Favorite Jeans
Good news for slow-fashion folks: Good Buy Supply will now repair and mend your denim for as low as $20. The South Philly general store […]
The Academy of Natural Sciences Seeks to Save Our Rivers With Art
Public art can transform — a wall, a block, an abandoned lot. And this summer, the Academy of Natural Sciences is hoping that public art […]
This Local Fashion Brand Wants You to “Plant” Your Underwear — All for Mother Nature’s Sake
In November of 2020, designer Eleanor Turner launched The Big Favorite, a Philly-based circular fashion brand aiming to reduce the amount of textile waste. (The […]
It’s Time to Legalize Backyard Chickens In Philly, and It May Finally Happen
In many American cities, if you want to keep chickens in your backyard, you can set up a coop and do your thing. But Philadelphia? […]
These Two New Philly-Area Stores Are Here to Make Sustainable Shopping and Living Easier
As greater attention is given to bettering the planet through our consumer choices, more and more sustainability-focused businesses have been emerging in the Philadelphia area. […]
Waste-Free Philly: A Room-by-Room Home Sustainability Guide
Philadelphians are becoming obsessed (in a good way!) with shrinking their waste footprints. Since we’re living in a climate emergency, anything we can do to […]
Don’t Want to Throw Away Your Christmas Tree? Let Goats Eat It!
Now that Christmas is over and it’s officially the new year, you’re either in one of two camps: Those who like to keep their tree […]
This NYC Nonprofit Focused on Reducing Textile Waste Just Expanded to Philly
Every year, millions of tons of textiles are wasted during the fashion industry’s design and production processes. Typically, that excess, unused material ends up in […]
This Zero-Waste Delivery Company Is Making Stocking Up on Home Goods More Sustainable
Sustainability practices have been on the rise in Philadelphia, with more and more eco-friendly brands popping up around the area. The pandemic has also catalyzed […]
Just Listed: Off-Grid House in Pennington
The main end of the more radical environmentalists is to get all of us to “live lightly on the earth.” I wouldn’t call Alice De […]
6 Newish Ways to Shop Eco-Friendly Products in Philly Now
Philly’s eco-friendly scene is on the rise. Here, a look at some of the latest, and best, additions. Betting on Zero Waste Opened this fall […]
This New Coworking Space in West Chester is Sustainable, Zero-Waste, and Pet-Friendly
Anyone who works remotely knows that choosing a dedicated work space is important. While not needing to get out of your PJs at home is […]
This Local Company Turns Food Waste Into Sustainable Pet Treats
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the food supply goes to waste every year — translating […]
6 Philly Businesses That Put Your Office’s Sustainability Efforts to Shame
Cities all over the world are gearing up for the UN Environment sponsored World Cleanup Day on September 15, which invites volunteers and partners to […]