In europe, they simply call it the common reed, but over here we can’t dignify the villain with such an innocuous name, especially when its scientific name, Phragmites, sounds so sinister: “frag-MITE-ees,” pronounced with a grimace.
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Join local apparel company breakawayINK for a chance to meet and mingle with fellow young professionals in a variety of creative fields. Enjoy food and drinks, enter to win raffle prizes, and support local charities.
Thurs., July 28, 5-8:00p.m. Barnaby’s in West Chester, 15 S. High St. For more information, contact Kyle
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One of San Francisco’s many Parklets | Image via sanfrancisco.grubstreet.comPhilly’s getting its first Parklet thanks to collaboration among University City District, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities, and the office of Councilwoman Blackwell. Yes, we were scratching our heads at what exactly a Parklet is (a small parking space?) But in fact the innovative
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French Fried Fuel DC Biofuels, a Washington D.C. based company that focuses on producing clean and green biofuels for public transportation fleets is taking the french fry to a whole new level. The company has teamed up with Neighborhood Restaurant Group to use fryer oil from DC restaurants for fuel. DC Biofuels is proposing a 20:80 ratio for
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Gritty City's Organic Skincare Trio | Image via grittycitybeauty.comWe as a society and we as sustainable advocates tend to focus much time, energy and money on what we put into our bodies-organic food, locally grown meats, pesticide free produce, and so on. But what about our beauty products? What about what we put on our
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Grid isn’t the only sustainability organization in Philly basking in the TV spotlight. Today through July 30, Philadelphia-based MiND TV will be airing a video by the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC). DVGBC is a nonprofit member organization dedicated to bringing sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction, and operations to the buildings and
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Battle against bags The war against plastic bags is on and the plastics industry isn’t going down without a fight. Across the world, countries and cities are banning, limiting or charging extra for plastic bag use. But in the U.S. the plastics industry’s deep pockets and strong political connections are making it difficult to reduce
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infographic via mint.com Gas guzzling cities A new infographic created by mint.com shows which cities in the U.S. are paying the most for gas; therefore using the most gas. Not only does this show which cities are producing the greatest carbon footprint, but illustrating which cities need to become more walkable! From coast to coast,
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The TrailerTail, Image via atdynamics.comGone with the wind Trucks could be getting a makeover thanks to new fuel economy standards and the TrailerTail. A four-foot extension that attaches to the back doors of a tractor-trailer, this product—made of plastic composite, springs and metal tubing—minimizes the “wind vortex left behind on the highway,” increasing fuel economy.
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Tune into your tube tonight: GRID’s getting its 15 minutes of fame. The mag is making its television debut on NBC10/NonStop Philadelphia’s “The Scene” tonight at 9:30 p.m. Publisher Alex Mulcahy will discuss GRID’s mission, as well as our latest issue on Green Weddings. So watch, cheer us on, get a glimpse of our Chinatown
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