One step closer to zero waste: The change, led by Circular Philadelphia, makes it easier for restaurants and food businesses to make the switch to reusable containers for takeout, reducing waste. The Philadelphia Health Department has updated the administrative code to allow city restaurants and …
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An Open Letter to Mayor Kenney on the Ongoing Sanitation Crisis
Dear Mayor Kenney: It has undoubtedly come to your attention that the City’s sanitation workers are on the verge of a strike. If this happens, the blame for this latest preventable waste crisis in Philadelphia will fall squarely on your administration’s shoulders. For over a year, since the …
It’s Time to Put Those Reusable Containers Back In Use
As Philadelphia and the rest of the nation and world begin to lift pandemic restrictions, we at Circular Philadelphia hope that one thing comes back with no restrictions is the ability to use reusable beverage and food containers at cafes, groceries, outdoor events and even for take out …