What if waste wasn’t wasted? The Circle Up Podcast shows how Philadelphians are reimagining materials, systems and community for a more circular city. Hosted by Circular Philadelphia, each episode highlights people and projects that recycle, compost, reuse and repair — proving that the circular …
Reports
Circular Philadelphia Releases Year One Progress Report
It’s hard to believe that on June 14th it will be a year since Circular Philadelphia formally launched. As we made clear at our spring membership meeting on June 7th, we promised our members that we would demand and facilitate action to drive the circular economy forward, and we’ve made good on that …
Philly’s Inequitable Trash Collection System Hinders a Circular Future
Last Thursday, Philadelphia’s Office of the Controller released a report on a topic that Philadelphians have become all too familiar with during the pandemic—the Streets Department’s chronic delays in picking up trash and recycling. The report highlights systemic delays in trash pickups that existed …