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SUMMARY:Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Engagement Session
DESCRIPTION:Philly Unwrapped is a coalition-driven initiative working to establish a city-wide reuse system in Philadelphia. Our work is focused on reducing single-use waste\, protecting public health\, and creating the conditions for reuse to become standard practice across our city’s businesses\, institutions\, and communities. \nWe invite you to join us for our next in-person session\, hosted in partnership with Germantown United CDC at Our House Culture Center on Germantown Avenue. This session is part of a six-part series that includes both virtual and in-person convening each one an opportunity to deepen our collective understanding\, strengthen partnerships\, and move this work forward together. \nFood will be provided and Spanish interpretation will be available. Space is limited to 30 seats\, so please register early and plan to arrive on time. \nThis session will focus on two areas: \nFirst\, we will examine the business case for reuse. Participants will share real examples of organizations transitioning away from single-use packaging and serviceware\, including the financial savings\, operational considerations\, and the impact on customer health and community trust.\nSecond\, Trash Academy will lead a community engagement session where participants are invited to share their own questions\, barriers\, and considerations around reuse adoption. This is an important part of our process. Building a system that works for Philadelphia requires honest input from the organizations and communities who will be part of it.\nWe are asking food and beverage businesses\, city agencies\, NGOs\, BIDs\, neighborhood associations\, and concerned residents to register\, attend\, and stay engaged. This work depends on sustained participation from across the city. \nBusinesses that attend will also gain access to future grant opportunities to support their transition to reuse. \nBest Regards\, Partners and Collaborators\, \nECHO Systems\nGermantown United CDC\nThe Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia\nTrash Academy\nRethink Disposable\, a project of Clean Water Fund\nAnd the Philly Unwrapped Coalition
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philly-unwrapped-community-waste-reduction-engagement-session-2/
LOCATION:Our House Culture Center\, 6380 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-ups,Climate Change,Community Events,Event,Food,Food & Drink,Food Systems,Free Community Events,Germantown
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SUMMARY:Ray’s Reusables Composting Program Launch
DESCRIPTION:Ray’s Reusables — a sustainable household goods store offering refillable cleaning and body care products in Northern Liberties— will launch a new public compost drop-off program in partnership with Bennett Compost. With the addition of this partnership\, Ray’s Reusables will evolve beyond just sustainable retail into an all-in-one eco-hub. The launch event will include: \n\n\n\n\nLaunch of the community compost drop-off program \n\n\nA free gift of house made mini soap bar with purchase for the first 30 customers \n\n\nPop ups by local vendors with connections to the shop or waste reduction \n\n\n(10-2 pm) KC Co – KC Co. makes bold\, joy-filled accessories for anyone who likes their style a little fun or funky. Think bold and earthy colors\, unexpected combinations\, geometric forms\, and thoughtful details—all influenced by a background in graphic design. Each piece is intentional and slow-made in small batches right here in NoLibs. Our connection: The owner\, Kim\, is one of the shop’s earliest customers! \n\n\n(1-4 pm) Juicebox Workshop – Using salvaged textiles\, found objects\, pigments and thread\, artist Julie Woodard creates impressionistic landscapes\, multimedia installations\, functional sculptures\, and wearable pieces that convey her passion for nature\, memory\, and creative reuse. Our connection: Julie and Ray met vending years ago! You can spot Ray in one of Julie’s pieces of wearable art (a beloved cap) often.\n\n\n(12pm-sellout) 30 Percent Patisserie– A play on the common bubble tea question “how sweet would you like it? 100%\, 50%\, 30%”\, 30 Percent Patisserie believes that when desserts are too sweet\, you lose the ability to appreciate the true flavors of the ingredients. Trained in pastry in Japan\, Hsin-Hui creates sweets representing the ‘less sweet’ philosophy from bubble tea shops. Our connection: Hsin-Hui often recycles flexible plastic bags from the baking process during our flexible plastics week.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/rays-reusables-composting-program-launch/
LOCATION:Ray’s Reusables\, 935 N 2nd Street\, Floor 1\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Systems,Textiles
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