Big Belly Solar Trash Cans in Philadelphia!
Huge confession … I’m getting trashy.
Continue Reading Add comment July 7, 2009
Dave Matthews Band: Recycling Bonus
These days when you purchase a new cell phone most companies provide means to recycle or refurbish your old phone.
Just in case you need further incentive – The Dave Mathews Band (whose latest CD, Big Whisky and the Groo Grux King, came out a few weeks back) has partnered with Musictoday and Collective Good to implement a cell phone recycling program with a bonus…
All you have to do
Continue Reading 1 comment July 1, 2009
365 Marathons for the Earth Video – Run for One Planet
While I’m a huge fan of long distance running, I was more than willing to take a mini-vacay from the sport since my Philadelphia Marathon debut in November. Anyone who’s run a marathon can vouch the time commitment and excruciating pain hours after completion. That’s why I was fascinated by this video of two Canadians who ran 11,000 miles (aka 1 marathon per DAY) for a year to inspire eco-action:
(Video courtesy from their Run for One Planet site)
Matt Hill & Stephanie Tait ran across North America (Forrest Gump style) and completed their journey in May, crossing through 25 states and 10 provinces. Congrats Matt & Stephanie!
Posted by Julie
1 comment June 30, 2009
Simple Ways to Green Your Wedding
Hope you enjoy our post today from a guest blogger!
If you’re vyiing to be eco-conscious in every aspect of your life, try carrying over this habit to tying the knot! There are a myriad of resources to help you 
make your big day green with small ways to make sure your wedding doesn’t leave a big carbon footprint behind (and save some dough from that escalating bill… )
Here are some ideas:
Continue Reading Add comment June 26, 2009
Popped! Music Fest in Northern Liberties
Come check out the Popped! Music Festival on Saturday, June 20th from 11 AM-8PM on the 600-1100 block of 2nd Street in Northern Liberties!
Tons of free live music and over 60 vendors are participating.
Of course, Popped! has an emphasis on sustainability with all recycled paper products, recycling bins for plastic bottles (and encouragement to limit use, encouraging public transit and interactive exhibits to educate attendees to get green.
Continue Reading 1 comment June 20, 2009
It’s Semi-Annual Sale Season: Is Shopping Online Greener?
In case you haven’t had an influx of emails from retailers across the country announcing their semi-annual sales the past few weeks, here’s another reminder!
“But money is tight… times are tough” We’ve been hearing these phrases more often than ever the past year. However, every once in awhile you need to treat yourself. So take advantage and shop.
But here’s the question – is shopping online really more eco-friendly than hitting up the stores?
The truth is it’s a case by case situation. Here’s a few things to consider:
Continue Reading 4 comments June 19, 2009
Plastic Bag Ban Banned: Pro-Plastic Philadelphia & ShopRite Protests?
City Council voted against the plastic bag ban the Committee on the Environment passed last week. According to Philly.com, Councilman Frank 
DiCicco’s bill was rejected by Council this morning in a 6-10 vote.
Word is that
Continue Reading 4 comments June 18, 2009
Have a passion for being Green and Writing?
Have a burning desire to write about the environment or a local Philly issue?
We’re excited to hear from you and will be considering submissions for future guest entry posts!
Interested?
Continue Reading 1 comment June 17, 2009
Russell Roofing on Green Living
Russell Roofing, one of Philadelphia’s leading residential & commercial roofing contractors, hosts Living Green Wednesday June 17th from 6-8 p.m.
Why should you attend this event tomorrow night?
Continue Reading 2 comments June 16, 2009
No More Plastic Bags, Philadelphia! (almost…)
Good news – Philly is thisclose to banning an environmental catastrophe – in the form of plastic bags.
Yesterday, Philly’s City Council’s Committee on the Environment voted unanimously to approve legislation banning plastic bags used in supermarkets, pharmacies and stores. The typical plastic bags must be replaced after July 1, 2011 with recyclable paper bags, compostable plastic bags or reusable bags.
Part of the ban will also include
Continue Reading 7 comments June 11, 2009
