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Celebrate Bike to Work Week by Bicycling down the Parkway with Mayor Nutter
This Friday is Bike to Work Day For the 5th consecutive year, Mayor Michael Nutter is riding a bike to work. We’ll ride from Lloyd Hall to Love Park, and celebrate the most…
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Walking the Green Talk: Suggestion #1
INSPIRATION: The Talmud suggests it is not incumbent upon us to complete God’s work, nor are we free to desist from it. Native American wisdom teaches us to think along timelines of seven…
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Solar Hot Water + Electric or Oil supplemental water heater? Which one is more efficient?
More people are switching to Solar Water Heaters. After all, solar hot water heaters are old and proven technology. Everyone living in Israel has been using those for the past sixty some years,…
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The Secret Lives of Clothes
Philadelphia used to be one of the leading Textile and Clothing manufacturing cities in the US. Today, what is left of that textile past is a large number of empty plants in North…
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Share More. Consume Less. Save Money.
We are a society built on consumption. We are told that we need to buy new things and have (at least) one of everything to “Keep up with the Jone’s.” But, why should…
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The Philadelphia Marathon goes “Green”
This weekend (Nov 18 to 20th) is the 18th annual the Philadelphia Marathon. As this major event is reaching the age of its legal majority, organizers are announcing a series of initiatives to…
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Green toys from Stokes Solar stir eco-excitement
Forget batteries. John Stokes is changing the way parents and children curve their perspective on playtime in Southeastern Pennsylvania one little toy at a time through solar, water and eventually wind-powered educational entertainment….
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Eco-Packed Events in Philly this Fall
Whenever I see Philadelphia represented poorly in the national media, I try to remember how awesome our city is at sustainability. And now that we’ve all survived scorching heat, an earthquake, and a…
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Discover how transportation impacts the affordability and sustainability of where you live?
When I think about moving to a different city or even just to a different neighborhood in Philadelphia, my first thought is to check the cost of housing. Most people know or guess…
The Philly Eco Guide
The Philly Eco Guide is a guide to local Green resources. Over the time I have known Meenal Reval, I have come to appreciate her simplicity, her no nonsense approach to life and…
Celebrate Bike to Work Week by Bicycling down the Parkway with Mayor Nutter
This Friday is Bike to Work Day For the 5th consecutive year, Mayor Michael Nutter is riding a bike to work. We’ll ride from Lloyd Hall to Love Park, and celebrate the most…
Walking the Green Talk #5
Renate Woessner is the author of Walking the Green Talk and the organizer of the Interfaith Peace Walk taking place on Sunday April 29th. The theme of this year’s Interfaith Peace Walk is “Stewards of…
Walking the Green Talk: Suggestion #4
Renate Woessner is the author of Walking the Green Talk. She also is a Professional Organizational Coach who can help you clear your mind and make decisions, de-clutter and set up easy-to-use organizational systems, find…
Walking the Green Talk: Suggestion #3
Renate Woessner is the author of Walking the Green Talk. She also is a Professional Organizational Coach who can help you clear your mind and make decisions, de-clutter and set up easy-to-use organizational systems,…
Walking the Green Talk: Suggestion #1
INSPIRATION: The Talmud suggests it is not incumbent upon us to complete God’s work, nor are we free to desist from it. Native American wisdom teaches us to think along timelines of seven…
Solar Hot Water + Electric or Oil supplemental water heater? Which one is more efficient?
More people are switching to Solar Water Heaters. After all, solar hot water heaters are old and proven technology. Everyone living in Israel has been using those for the past sixty some years,…
The Secret Lives of Clothes
Philadelphia used to be one of the leading Textile and Clothing manufacturing cities in the US. Today, what is left of that textile past is a large number of empty plants in North…
Share More. Consume Less. Save Money.
We are a society built on consumption. We are told that we need to buy new things and have (at least) one of everything to “Keep up with the Jone’s.” But, why should…
Ten ways to green your end of year shopping
So you cannot stand the idea to wait in line at your local big box stores to get the best deal possible on the latest hot toys and you do want to buy…
May 15, 2012
PhillyEcoCity — Thank you for the suggestion of offering a cold bottle of water along with a bag of recovered rubber bands...
May 12, 2012
Kate — Hello, As a mail clerk I feel i have to weigh in, in my office rubber bands are more often...
April 2, 2012
Nova Harris — Provenance Architecturals, located in Northern Liberties, is also a good resource for reclaimed building materials & lumber, salvaged architectural elements,...
April 1, 2012
Jacques — Great, well informed article.
I particularly appreciate the personal tone that you take in your article which gives it a more...
March 28, 2012
Andrew — Great article, Nic. I've always held the view that property owners shouldnt be able to simply sit on land for...