10 Ecofriendly things about Philadelphia

Posted on January 3, 2009 by itsrg

parking day 2008

1. Single stream recycling
2. Philly Car Share
3. Greensgrow CSA
4. Community Gardens
5. Farmer’s Markets
6. Bike lanes
7. Septa (yes Septa)
8. Rowhomes rule
9. Environmental organizations
10. Fairmount Park

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  2. Chronicles Monday: Philadelphia Green News « Urban Environment, on January 6, 2009 at 5:06 am said:

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