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January: Comings & Goings

Management Positions Change at Top Energy and Sustainability GroupsThe Managing Director’s Office of Philadelphia hired Nic Esposito as director of its new Zero Waste and Litter program. Esposito has worked previously for Parks and Recreation as a training specialist, project manager and—most recently—sustainable practices manager. The city’s goals for this program include: diverting almost all

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Everything we know and love will one day be reduced to a thin strip of sediment. That’s strangely comforting.

Illustration by Lynn Scurfield The Long (Long) View interview by Heather Shayne Blakeslee Elizabeth Kolbert’s book “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History” is a great read for anyone who is in need of a little perspective about our place as humans on an ever-changing planet. It was 1705 when the first mastodon tooth was discovered

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January: To-Do List

Illustration by Kailey Whitman 1. Recycle your tree and wreaths There’s no reason to send holiday decorations to the landfill. Drop off trees at city sanitation centers from Jan. 2 through Jan. 14, or find a neighborhood program like Greenlimbs. 2. Program the thermostatIn addition to saving energy, using a programmable thermostat can help you

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These six sundries should be in everyone’s house

Photo by Marika Mirren by Emily Kovach The Condiment Cupboard Deep winter cooking got you down? Rev up root veggies, embolden braises and spark casserole creativity with these locally made condiments. A splash, dash or drizzle is all you’ll need to perk up your culinary creations. 1. Keepwell Vinegar York, Pa.This newer operation uses ingredients sourced

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Everyday kitchen items made close to home

by Emily Kovach Picks for the Pantry When it comes to heirloom produce or dairy, we’re often happy to spend an extra dollar or two for a huge jump in quality. The same principle applies to basic ingredients. Spring for something local and small batch versus mass produced, and marvel at the difference it makes

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