Wood pellet boilers as an alternative heating source
Formerly employed in the paper supply industry, George Whiting of Massachusetts spent the past few years shifting his relation to how he brings the benefit of trees to people. Today, he serves as…
How much money would you save by riding Septa Buses and Trains to work?
If you commute to work by riding Septa trains and buses, you are saving $938 per month and $11,253 annually that is according to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) monthly Transit Savings…
What can I do about all those idling cars and trucks??
Are you one of those people who go ballistic when you notice two Philadelphia police cruisers idling and parked just so that the two cops can chat from the convenience of their driver…
350, Independence Mall and my 6-y.o. daughter
As we previewed earlier this week, today was International Climate Day of Action, including a synchronized global rally featuring photogenic human chains forming the number 350. I was there. My daughter was…
The simple things the city can do to decrease its carbon footprint
It is amply clear that Michael Nutter, the Mayor of Philadelphia is committed to moving Philadelphia and its region to be more environmentally sustainable. The City appointed a Director of Sustainability, Van Jones…
The One minute Carbon Footprint Calculator
Today being Earth Day and the Democratic Primary Elections in Pennsylvania, I can state that we have more than 50% chances that the next administration will create a carbon tax and make carbon…
The environmental impact of PhillyCarShare and of CarSharing programs in North America
As part of the Green Affordable Philadelphia conference organized at Philadelphia University by Habitat for Humanity – Philadelphia, I attended a presentation by Stephanie Kruel from PhillyCareShare. I decided to compare how PhillyCarShare…
February 18, 2012
Pelle G. Hansen — I'm not sure our footprints are 100% subliminal:) But we invite you to read even more on green nudges and...
January 4, 2012
Judah Press — All Green store on 20th and Chestnut.
November 1, 2011
Bob Adams — Great idea, but people should still dispose of the bagged poop. Poop puts a lot of nutrient in our waterways,...
September 21, 2011
beekeeping — Beekeeping is an incredibly rewarding hobby in so many ways. And because our honey bees are under threat from Colony...
September 19, 2011
PhillyEcoCity — Thank you. Totally agree.