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Litter Makes Us Philthy
Posted on March 4, 2013 | No CommentsLL: I grew up in a place where you just didn’t litter. When I came to Philly for college, the thing that most made an impression on me was how dirty it was. Before I could recognize the city’s vast cultural institutions, amazing public spaces,... -
Weathering the Christmas Sweater
Posted on December 6, 2012 | No CommentsGot an ugly sweater? How about a not-so-ugly sweater that’s a bit past its prime? Create some closet space this winter by recycling—or is it upcycling—your wool, mohair and alpaca. Below are a few options borrowed from Starre Vartan of Mother Nature Network. In addition... -
Vegan Pasta with a Persian Twist
Posted on November 4, 2012 | No CommentsIngredients: 2 cups of spaghetti One 7 oz. jar of finely chopped dried tomatoes (save oil) 1/2 cup of pine nuts 2 garlic cloves, chopped Pinch of saffron (dissolve in a tiny bit of water) 1/3 cup of sliced potatoes Directions: Cook spaghetti and drain.... -
Kufteh Soup
Posted on October 21, 2012 | No CommentsIngredients: 1 ½ cup of cooked rice 1/3 cup of cooked split peas (yellow ones suggested) 1 onion chopped 2 cloves garlic chopped 2 tsp. chopped chives 2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp black pepper Salt according to taste Breading ingredients: 1/2 cup of flour 1/2... -
Car-less Summary Damon K. Roberts
Posted on October 17, 2012 | No CommentsI probably have an advantage in this challenge, because I am already an advocate for public transportation. I regularly take buses and trains, and I encourage others to do so as well. I live walking distance from Center City, and since I got rid of... -
Car-less Summary Sarah Robinson
Posted on October 16, 2012 | No CommentsDay 1: Walked everywhere! It was great! It felt so good, it was a beautiful day and it saved me money on parking! I was off to a good start, nice and easy. Day 2: A little more difficult. I walked to my first class... -
Car-less Challenge Summary Siby Fall
Posted on October 16, 2012 | No CommentsPhilly Car-less Challenge happens to be my every day challenge so I’m happy to share my thoughts and my experience! I don’t drive and I don`t own a car so I have been relying a lot on SEPTA trains to go to school and work... -
Car-less Philly Summary Bianca Davies
Posted on October 16, 2012 | No CommentsI took to the streets of Philadelphia as a brave heart on that frigid Monday morning super excited about the Car-less challenge. Although I have been car-less for majority of the time I’ve lived in Philly (about 4 years now), this would be the first... -
Recycling in Exile
Posted on October 15, 2012 | No CommentsAnyone who has worked in theatre can tell you that it takes a lot of reuse and repurposing to suspend your disbelief. From reconstructed sets to restitched costumes, what the audience sees at a performance is recycling at its finest. One of Philadelphia’s most imaginative... -
Vegetize your October
Posted on October 1, 2012 | No CommentsToday, World Vegetarian Day, kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month (what, you didn’t know?). Plant-based diets have been shown to improve and promote health, promote ethical treatment of animals and to conserve precious resources. According to the North American Vegetarian Society, vegetarianism… Reduces the risk of major...
