Although Circular Philadelphia is proud to be a new organization built to progress the circular economy in Philadelphia, the concept of circularity is anything but new to this city. Philadelphians have a reputation for being scrappy and gritty (and we have the mascot to prove it). But what we …
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Philadelphia Health Department Change Paves the Way for Reusable Containers at Restaurants & Food Businesses
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 …
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 …