Eco-Friendly Celebs

Green Philly Events

Green Tip Of The Day

Philly Eats Green

Philly Shops Green

Ryan Reynolds: The Gulf Disaster Is Far From Over
Sat, 21/08/10 – 17:03 | No Comment
Ryan Reynolds: The Gulf Disaster Is Far From Over

In a recent essay for The Huffington Post actor Ryan Reynolds shared his thoughts on the Gulf oil disaster. From the essay:
“A few weeks ago, I flew over the Deepwater Horizon site and saw what …

This Week’s Beauty Pick: Burt’s Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen
Sat, 21/08/10 – 12:41 | No Comment
This Week’s Beauty Pick: Burt’s Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen

Protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays without absorbing scary chemicals. The Burt’s Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen offers non-greasy UVA/UVB protection using ingredients like titanium dioxide, hemp seed oil and wheat grass. Paraben and phthalate …

The Piazza At Schmidt’s Farmers’ Market
Sat, 21/08/10 – 11:50 | No Comment
The Piazza At Schmidt’s Farmers’ Market

The Piazza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 10am to 3pm at The Piazza At Schmidt’s in Northern Liberties. The market features over 20 farmers showcasing locally-grown produce, raw milk, artisan cheeses, free range chicken eggs, …

Today’s Tip: Recycle Holiday Lights
Sat, 21/08/10 – 10:30 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Recycle Holiday Lights

When your LED holiday lights finally die send them to HolidayLEDS who will recycle them and send you a coupon for 15% off. The company recycled over 10,000 pounds of holiday lights in 2009-2010.
Learn more …

West Philadelphia’s Project M.E.O.W (Make Every One Wanted)
Fri, 20/08/10 – 9:01 | One Comment
West Philadelphia’s Project M.E.O.W (Make Every One Wanted)

Project M.E.O.W. is all about humanely reducing the number of “community cats”, i.e. feral, abandoned, and stray cats by “implementing Trap, Neuter, and Release programs (TNR)” in specific areas of West Philadelphia. The organization provides …

Today’s Tip: Natural Bed Bug Treatment
Fri, 20/08/10 – 8:28 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Natural Bed Bug Treatment

Bed bugs are just too awful! Save yourself the trauma of an infestation with regular cleaning and vacuuming. Spread diatomaceous soil, a nontoxic powder, to dust cracks and crevices where there is bed bug activity. …

Ryan Reynolds ‘Support Clean Energy’ PSA
Thu, 19/08/10 – 10:45 | No Comment
Ryan Reynolds ‘Support Clean Energy’ PSA

Ryan Reynolds has filmed a new PSA for the National Resources Defense Council in support of using clean energy resources.
“Please tell your senators to vote for clean energy and climate legislation now,” the actor says. …

Today’s Tip: Cucumber Honey Toner
Thu, 19/08/10 – 8:18 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Cucumber Honey Toner

Love your skin by treating it to a cucumber and honey toner. Peel one medium cucumber, cut it into pieces and place in a blender. After pureeing the cucumber pour it through a sieve and …

Night Market Philly
Wed, 18/08/10 – 10:10 | No Comment
Night Market Philly

Philadelphia Museum District
The Food Trust presents Night Market Philly, Philadelphia’s first street food bazaar coming this fall Get your invite here.
The Food Trust is a Philadelphia nonprofit dedicated to making affordable, nutritious food available to …

Today’s Tip: Recycle Your Bras
Wed, 18/08/10 – 9:04 | No Comment
Today’s Tip: Recycle Your Bras

You might think about tossing the bra that doesn’t fit anymore or is covered in tiger print. Instead donate it to The Bra Recyclers who will give them to women’s shelters, transitional housing and breast …



EcoShop