Topic: Trash and Litter

The City’s former Litter Czar bemoans what could be a missed opportunity for real environmental and sanitation changes in Philly. Here’s how we can do better

Mayor Parker wants to renew the City’s waste contract with a notorious Chester incinerator. Can City Council be our “clean and green” hero?

The Northern Liberties-based refillery and the citywide food scrap pickup service are teaming up to provide drop-off composting

For his dedication to keeping our neighborhoods clean and our communities stronger, Sweeney is one of this year’s Integrity Icons. Come celebrate him and his fellow winners on June 3

What if Philadelphia applied the Free Library model to household tools, vacuums, even party supplies? London’s Library of Things does it — saving Londoners millions

From volunteering to kids’ activities, there’s something for everyone in Philly looking to celebrate Earth Day.

Game days are amazing, but they’re also incredibly wasteful. One Oregon company has helped a number of professional sports arenas convert to reusable cups and food baskets. Could South Philly be next?

A Seattle program has encouraged both mom-and-pop eateries and behemoths like Starbucks to pare down their customer-facing waste. Could litter-burdened Philly do the same?

If Philadelphia wants better recycling and residential trash system, this is the moment to do it, starting with a new contract with local servicers

A clean air advocate urges support for Councilperson Jamie Gauthier’s efforts to stop Philly from burning trash