Comments for PhillyEcoCity http://phillyecocity.com Think Globally, Act Philly Tue, 15 May 2012 11:34:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on The Gods of Small Things – Episode 1: The Mail Carrier was here by PhillyEcoCity http://phillyecocity.com/act-philly/essayopinion-act-philly/the-gods-of-small-things-episode-1-the-mail-carrier-was-here/#comment-551 PhillyEcoCity Tue, 15 May 2012 11:34:19 +0000 http://phillyecocity.wordpress.com/?p=863#comment-551 Thank you for the suggestion of offering a cold bottle of water along with a bag of recovered rubber bands to my letter carrier. That is an awesome suggestion. :) Thanks Thank you for the suggestion of offering a cold bottle of water along with a bag of recovered rubber bands to my letter carrier.
That is an awesome suggestion.
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Thanks

]]> Comment on The Gods of Small Things – Episode 1: The Mail Carrier was here by Kate http://phillyecocity.com/act-philly/essayopinion-act-philly/the-gods-of-small-things-episode-1-the-mail-carrier-was-here/#comment-550 Kate Sat, 12 May 2012 20:24:53 +0000 http://phillyecocity.wordpress.com/?p=863#comment-550 Hello, As a mail clerk I feel i have to weigh in, in my office rubber bands are more often than not brought back. I see carriers put them into the bags on their case to be used again. That being said, have you ever had a rubber bans snap on you, hitting your skin and leave a mark? Try having that happen multiple times, because you are forced to reuse rubber bands. Yes the Postal Service is in finiancial difficulties, but the facts show that most of our money is going to Congress. How about focusing on that and keeping people in work, instead of this? In my area alone, we clerks have all had our hours cut by 10-15 hours a week, but are required to do more and more work. Offices are being shut down and people are losing their once considered "secure" jobs? What if we were to just pick them up and give them back? Leave them in your mailbox with a nice note (and perhaps a cold bottle of water {sealed drinks only :-)} on a hot day) both acts are small ways to show appreciation for the service and will long be remembered. Hello, As a mail clerk I feel i have to weigh in, in my office rubber bands are more often than not brought back. I see carriers put them into the bags on their case to be used again. That being said, have you ever had a rubber bans snap on you, hitting your skin and leave a mark? Try having that happen multiple times, because you are forced to reuse rubber bands. Yes the Postal Service is in finiancial difficulties, but the facts show that most of our money is going to Congress. How about focusing on that and keeping people in work, instead of this? In my area alone, we clerks have all had our hours cut by 10-15 hours a week, but are required to do more and more work. Offices are being shut down and people are losing their once considered “secure” jobs? What if we were to just pick them up and give them back? Leave them in your mailbox with a nice note (and perhaps a cold bottle of water {sealed drinks only :-) } on a hot day) both acts are small ways to show appreciation for the service and will long be remembered.

]]> Comment on The 2011 Philly Naked Bike Ride – Part 1 of 2: Philadelphians embrace Individuality, Community and another reason to go Green. by DESTINATION PHILADELPHIA: THE CITY OF TOUGH BROTHERLY LOVE AND HEAVENLY BEER | http://phillyecocity.com/act-philly/inspiration-act-philly/the-2011-philly-naked-bike-ride-part-1-philadelphians-embrace-individuality-community-and-another-reason-to-go-green/#comment-549 DESTINATION PHILADELPHIA: THE CITY OF TOUGH BROTHERLY LOVE AND HEAVENLY BEER | Wed, 09 May 2012 22:28:51 +0000 http://phillyecocity.com/?p=2390#comment-549 [...] you read this most exciting and informative article, check out my reportage of the Philly Naked Bike Race which I wrote for PhillyEcoCity -  an event that takes place yearly, and that invites you to [...] [...] you read this most exciting and informative article, check out my reportage of the Philly Naked Bike Race which I wrote for PhillyEcoCity -  an event that takes place yearly, and that invites you to [...]

]]> Comment on Walking the Green Talk: Suggestion #3 by Nova Harris http://phillyecocity.com/act-philly/green-living/walking-the-green-talk-suggestion-3-2/#comment-544 Nova Harris Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:25:31 +0000 http://phillyecocity.com/?p=3624#comment-544 Provenance Architecturals, located in Northern Liberties, is also a good resource for reclaimed building materials & lumber, salvaged architectural elements, and select vintage/antique furniture. www.phillyprovenance.com Provenance Architecturals, located in Northern Liberties, is also a good resource for reclaimed building materials & lumber, salvaged architectural elements, and select vintage/antique furniture. http://www.phillyprovenance.com

]]> Comment on Down the Rabbit Hole of a Vacant Lot by Jacques http://phillyecocity.com/act-philly/essayopinion-act-philly/down-the-rabbit-hole-of-a-vacant-lot/#comment-543 Jacques Sun, 01 Apr 2012 03:17:11 +0000 http://phillyecocity.com/?p=3605#comment-543 Great, well informed article. I particularly appreciate the personal tone that you take in your article which gives it a more human dimension. Great, well informed article.
I particularly appreciate the personal tone that you take in your article which gives it a more human dimension.

]]> Comment on Down the Rabbit Hole of a Vacant Lot by Andrew http://phillyecocity.com/act-philly/essayopinion-act-philly/down-the-rabbit-hole-of-a-vacant-lot/#comment-539 Andrew Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:50:27 +0000 http://phillyecocity.com/?p=3605#comment-539 Great article, Nic. I've always held the view that property owners shouldnt be able to simply sit on land for as long as they please, until the market suits them, or until their particular financial situations improve. To purchase any of these lots from this future land bank, the buyers should be required to present plans for the spaces, and the plans must be executed and completed within a specific time frame. It would ensure that the land is being used and not just left to rot with no opportunity for activity. To promote and protect gardening interests, certain properties deemed most ideal for farming/communal spaces/parks should be set aside by the city/purchased by the city specifically for those purposes. Every time a Philadelphia politician uses the word "Greene City Towne" or quotes William Penn's ideal model for the city, which included open green spaces every few blocks, they should be forced to set aside a new space for that purpose. Schoolyards should be forced to become green spaces. Neighborhood Improvement Districts should be set up everywhere to collect taxes specifically for neighborhood improvements like this. The answers arent always about playing nice, but theyre not necessarily crazy either. Baby steps, I suppose.... Great article, Nic. I’ve always held the view that property owners shouldnt be able to simply sit on land for as long as they please, until the market suits them, or until their particular financial situations improve. To purchase any of these lots from this future land bank, the buyers should be required to present plans for the spaces, and the plans must be executed and completed within a specific time frame. It would ensure that the land is being used and not just left to rot with no opportunity for activity. To promote and protect gardening interests, certain properties deemed most ideal for farming/communal spaces/parks should be set aside by the city/purchased by the city specifically for those purposes. Every time a Philadelphia politician uses the word “Greene City Towne” or quotes William Penn’s ideal model for the city, which included open green spaces every few blocks, they should be forced to set aside a new space for that purpose. Schoolyards should be forced to become green spaces. Neighborhood Improvement Districts should be set up everywhere to collect taxes specifically for neighborhood improvements like this. The answers arent always about playing nice, but theyre not necessarily crazy either. Baby steps, I suppose….

]]> Comment on The “Nudge Theory” to becoming greener. by Pelle G. Hansen http://phillyecocity.com/think-globally/inspiration/the-nudge-theory-to-becoming-greener/#comment-538 Pelle G. Hansen Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:17:49 +0000 http://phillyecocity.com/?p=3512#comment-538 I'm not sure our footprints are 100% subliminal:) But we invite you to read even more on green nudges and the footprints here: http://www.inudgeyou.com/green-nudge-nudging-litter-into-the-bin/ I’m not sure our footprints are 100% subliminal:) But we invite you to read even more on green nudges and the footprints here:

http://www.inudgeyou.com/green-nudge-nudging-litter-into-the-bin/

]]> Comment on Photo Gallery: by The Emerald Street Earthship Greenhouse | PhillyEcoCity http://phillyecocity.com/articles/photo-gallery-building-the-emerald-street-earthship-greenhouse/#comment-536 The Emerald Street Earthship Greenhouse | PhillyEcoCity Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:47:22 +0000 http://phillyecocity.com/?page_id=3452#comment-536 [...] Photo Gallery: [...] [...] Photo Gallery: [...]

]]> Comment on Why I get pissed off. by One Plastic Beach | PhillyEcoCity http://phillyecocity.com/think-globally/our-eco-disaster/why-i-get-pissed-off/#comment-534 One Plastic Beach | PhillyEcoCity Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:29:48 +0000 http://phillyecocity.com/?p=3287#comment-534 [...] This article is directly connected to the “Why I get pissed off” article. Jason Sandman posted this video on Facebook and I decided to repost it here. What [...] [...] This article is directly connected to the “Why I get pissed off” article. Jason Sandman posted this video on Facebook and I decided to repost it here. What [...]

]]> Comment on Making “Sustainability” fun!!!?? by Why I get pissed off. | PhillyEcoCity http://phillyecocity.com/act-philly/inspiration-act-philly/making-sustainability-fun/#comment-533 Why I get pissed off. | PhillyEcoCity Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:21:33 +0000 http://phillyecocity.wordpress.com/?p=308#comment-533 [...] Making “Sustainability” fun!!!?? [...] [...] Making “Sustainability” fun!!!?? [...]

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