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How can consumers advocate for a climate-smart and local farm-centered 2023 Farm Bill?

It can be easy to get discouraged these days. Everywhere we look, there are signs of a struggling planet and, often, it’s difficult to see a clear path to an effectual response. 2022 may well eclipse recent years as the hottest on record. Rainfall has alternated between being absent or violent in Pennsylvania, one of

October 31, 2022

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Denim Dreams: Local merchant and denim maker partner for exclusive, Philly-made jeans line

Art in the Age—creaters of Pennsylvania-inspired spirits like Root, Snap and Rhuby—have launched yet another local collaboration. This time they’ve teamed up with Norman Porter, a Fishtown-based denim and leather goods maker, for a special exhibit and limited edition denim series. The exhibit, on display at Art in the Age, features the Norman Porter denim

November 19, 2012

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Clearing the Air: How to fight household odors without toxic chemicals

story by Leah TroianoWHEN I HAD TWO KIDS IN DIAPERS and two dogs, I was always concerned about the smell of my house. Eventually, I gave in to temptation and purchased a plug-in air freshener. They seemed so simple and effective.
After plugging one in, my house certainly smelled different, but my dogs were

November 16, 2012

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Celebrate the Blue Bin: Philly recognizes America Recycles Day 2012

Image via theilladelph.blogspot.comHere in Philadelphia, the curbside recycling program has grown tremendously. From June 2011 to June 2012, the City collected 120,000 tons of recylcables—an increase of 137 percent. Today, the City is celebratng this success and encouraging another year of recycling with Philadelphia's official America Recycles Day. All day, throughout the city, celebrations and

November 15, 2012

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Pick your winner: The 2013 River of the Year is back

Stonycreek River won 2012 River of the Year l Photo via DCNRAttention, watershed activists and river lovers. Nominations for “River of the Year” are open and your help is needed to pick the winner! For the third year, the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and

November 12, 2012

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Made in Philly: Mayor Nutter commits to using local goods and services

Last Friday, Mayor Nutter made perhaps what is his strongest commitment to American workers and business owners. The Mayor signed a non-binding order creating a Philadelphia-, Pennsylvania- and American-made preference for all commodity and work bids. This means that when the City is putting an office together, they’re giving preference to locally-made items, like paperclips,

November 7, 2012

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PHS to the Rescue: Free workshops and resources for managing storm-damaged trees

Tree damage in Philadelphia post-Sandy. Image via Jacqueline Larma/AP PhotoWhen Sandy blew in last week, she did some serious damage to the Northeast region, and local trees were no exception. Now, as residents put back together their homes and businesses, it’s important to determine the care these trees need. Some will recover no problem with

November 6, 2012

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Winds of Change: Peco cancels wind program, customers must look locally for renewables

Image via paenergy.orgHere at Grid, we’re always encouraging readers to buy local, renewable energy. So, we were excited to see that since 2004, Peco has been among the 20 utility companies in the Northeast to offer such an option. Their Peco Wind program allows customers to purchase some or all of their electric supply as

November 2, 2012

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Grid Marketing and Outreach internships available for Winter 2012 and Spring 2013

Are you passionate about sustainability? Want to help spread the word? We are looking for eco-minded individuals in the Philadelphia area interested in developing and marketing new Grid projects. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience researching, marketing, and designing print publications as well as live events. Preferred candidates will have strong research

November 1, 2012

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Building the Community: Trolley Car Diner and Café champion sustainable business models

Weinstein won first place in PHS’s City Garden Contest l Photo by Ken Weinstein Trolley Car Diner and Trolley Car Café have long-been great places to grab a milkshake and burger, but owner Ken Weinstein is doing more than satisfying the local sweet tooth. Both his diner and café are proudly serving up sustainability programming

October 31, 2012

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Sustaining Art Education: Philadelphia schools gets an eco-friendly update

Photo by Deva Watson When art teacher Deva Watson toured her new classroom at the Southwest Leadership Academy, she was disappointed to see it in shambles. The room looked more like a storage closert and paint was peeling off the walls. So, Watson decided to renovate the room. With little resources or funding, Watson partnered

October 30, 2012

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