Sat. 5/18 

Fresh and Local Fair at Weavers Way
Weavers Way Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy stores will feature local vendors and farmers and plenty of delectable treats. Free samples and demos galore!.
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sat. 5/18

DIY Vertical Hydro Strawberry Garden Workshop
You've seen vertical hydroponic strawberry tower at Greensgrow Farms, now learn how to make one yourself..
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Sat. 5/18
Sustainability School - Stalking Wild Edibles
Local forager Dawn Toutkaldjian imparts her wisdom and enthusiasm for foraging wild edibles. Learn how to identify medicinal and nourishing edibles otherwise mistaken as weeds!.
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday
Nov152012

Celebrate the Blue Bin: Philly recognizes America Recycles Day 2012

DateThursday, November 15, 2012 at 8:30AM

Image via theilladelph.blogspot.comHere in Philadelphia, the curbside recycling program has grown tremendously. From June 2011 to June 2012, the City collected 120,000 tons of recylcables—an increase of 137 percent. Today, the City is recognizing this success and encouraging another year of recycling with Philadelphia's official America Recycles Day. All day, throughout the city, celebrations and educational events will be taking place. Check out the list of events below, which include chances to snag your own blue bin—for free!  

America Recycles Day Celebration

  • Liacouras Walk, Temple University, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • A combination of student organizations and university departments will be tabling to raise awareness about recycling and waste minimization services available on campus. For more information, visit sustainability.temple.edu/

Rose Recreation Center America Recycles Day

  • Rose Recreation Center, 75th and Lansdowne Sts., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • An educational event.

2012 PHL America Recycles Day Celebration

  • Terminal B-C Food Court, Philadelphia International Airport Terminal B-C, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Promote recycling and environmental awareness with educational activities that are both informative and fun. Several exhibitors will be there to help promote recycling at PHL and across the Philadelphia region. 

Recycling Bin Give-a-Way

  • Frankford CDC, 4900 Griscom St., 12-5 p.m.
  • Recycling education and bin give-a-way event. For more information, visit frankfordcdc.com

Recycle Philly After Party

  • Fado, 1500 Locust St., 6-8:30 p.m.
  • Celebrate Recycling Day 2012 with a drink, and a discussion on how to help restaurants and bars in Philly do a better job recycling.

*Bonus Event: November 17

City Council District Recycling Bin Give-Away 
Councilman O’Neill Councilman’s District Office (District 10), Bustleton & Bowler St., 9–11:30 a.m.

AuthorLiz Pacheco | Comment1 Comment |
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Reader Comments (1)

137% increase from what?
What is Philly's overall recycling rate and how does it compare to other places like San Francisco or Seattle?

November 15, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterzihuatanejo

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