May 12, 2016 3:37 pm
Why B Corps matter, according to Nicole Koedyker of Forsei Consulting
Watch Koedyker explain during her "Around the Corner" interview.
Apr. 4, 2016 10:33 am
Here’s how PennFuture is tweaking its focus
It's not a "shift," per se, but the advocacy organization will be focusing on providing the average citizen with an entry point for engagement with environmental policy.
Mar. 7, 2016 10:38 am
How anchor institutions helped sprout a ‘second city’ in the sky
Brandywine Realty Trust and Roofmeadow are building sustainable green spaces atop the city.
Mar. 2, 2016 10:03 am
Here’s what 4 local experts have to say about the environmental state of the region
Their conclusion? Well, we're doing pretty well in some areas, but pretty terribly in others.
Jan. 22, 2016 11:50 am
How the US Forest Service is connecting Philly environmental orgs with a map
They're trying to identify gaps in the network.
Jan. 30, 2015 12:32 pm
Community Greening Made Easier with Microgrants From Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
Between Germantown Avenue and American Street Keep Philadelphia Beautiful recently released a set of guidelines for how to improve communities through cleaning and greening. Now the organization is offering microgrants to community-based organizations to help them put this advice to good use. “Proposals will be evaluated primarily on impact, innovation, feasibility, and sustainability, and three grants […]
Jan. 28, 2015 12:37 pm
#PhillyChanger Chats: Michelle Feldman of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
#PhillyChanger Chats is a video series aimed at making Philly leaders more accessible. We’ll be featuring leaders of nonprofits, social enterprises, local government, and community organizers who are active in the city. Is there someone you’d like to see featured here? Email us at news@generocity.org. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVDBYG2za5c&w=700&h=394] Michelle Feldman is the executive director of Keep […]
Jan. 21, 2015 2:00 pm
Event: #BigGreenParty with Green Philly Blog and Sustainability Nexus
On Friday, January 23, Green Philly Blog and Sustainability Nexus are hosting the Big Green Party at City CoHo to celebrate the release of Green Philly’s new website design. At the party, you’ll be able to enjoy an evening of food, drinks and fun at Philly’s sustainable coworking space, CityCoHo | Philly Nexus. We’ll be […]
Nov. 24, 2014 11:27 am
Everyday Sustainability: Tossing Your Cigarette Butt is Littering
This series, titled Sustainability for the Everyday, came from the author’s experience of becoming a parent for the first time. While tips and insights may be found in this series, the bigger goal is to explore the choices we make and why we make them when it comes to trying to live a “sustainable life.” […]
Mar. 11, 2014 10:42 am
Milkcrate Web App to Provide Go-To Resource for All Things Sustainable in Philadelphia
Philadelphia University graduate student Morgan Berman is following in the steps of her mother with her thesis project: a mobile-responsive web application that serves as a comprehensive guide for sustainable and local businesses in Philadelphia called Milkcrate Philly. “Milkcrate is the soon-to-be app that connects users with sustainable businesses in Philadelphia,” Berman said. “It’s basically […]