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Guest Post: From Philthadelphia to America’s Greenest City

From Philthadelphia to America’s Greenest City by Julie Hancher, Green Philly Blog I ran a little less than 4 miles last August and decided to…

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Give Trees New Life at Philly Treecycling January 5

Here’s another reason not to be one of those people who leaves the Christmas tree up until March. Philadelphia’s Treecycling is Saturday, January 5, 2013.…

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Upcycle Your Occasion with Green Wedding Ideas from Hipcycle

The problem with getting married young is that your wedding may not reflect the people that you and your spouse really are. At 23, my…

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Giveaway: Win a New Pair of Taos Shoes and Recycle Your Old Footwear

My mother always said it was worth the money to invest in a good pair of shoes. Not only will your feet thank you, but…

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Hipcycle Partners with Funky Junk to Launch U.S. Distribution of Cambodian Upcycled Fair Trade Home Goods

In developing countries, where garbage collection services are minimal and environmental awareness takes second place to basic survival, plastic bags are everywhere: clogging drains, choking…

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Win Big with Philadelphia Recycling Rewards Sweepstakes

With Philadelphia Recycling Rewards, you already get rewarded for recycling at home and reducing trash. But now you have a chance to win even bigger…

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Best and Worst Green Apps for Smartphones

Smartphones might not be the most sustainable devises on the planet. But at least they offer dozens of free apps to help you live a…

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Philly Spring Cleanup Volunteer Sign Up

One of my least favorite things about living in the city is the trash scattered all about. Despite regular garbage pick-up and an extra sidewalk…

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Eco Kids Tableware That’s Practical and Affordable: Re-Play Tableware Made from Recycled Milk Jugs

I have long been a fan of companies like Green Toys and Terracycle, which upcycle materials to create new, functional goods. So I was thrilled…

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Donate Your Recycling Rewards Points to Green Local Schools

The bad news: My favorite Kashi and Happy Baby coupons seemed to have disappeared from the Recycle Bank rewards program. The good news: I realized…

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