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plus! all about kale

Your new favorite leafy green

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ive years ago, I was trying to envision the magazine you hold in your hands—a local publication devoted to sustainability. (Grid trivia: Some discarded names included Philly Green, RePhil and Scale.) Was there an audience for such a magazine, and was there even enough editorial fodder in Philadelphia to fill it on a monthly basis? The existence of the Sustainable Business Network was one of the main reasons I thought the answer was yes to both these questions. Founded by Judy Wicks in 2001, here was an organization comprised of hundreds of local businesses pledging to support the local economy by buying from each other, while simultaneously trying to improve their business’ social and environmental impacts. It was proof that a vibrant community existed, and perhaps a publication serving such a community could survive.

I joined the SBN in 2007 and attended their annual party, which is usually held near the holidays. One of their party traditions is to have members write down a New Year’s resolution for improving their business’ sustainable practices. Planning to use green cleaning supplies, purchase clean energy or reduce your carbon footprint in the coming year? Write it down.

After that, members were encouraged to take to the podium and read their resolutions to fellow members. With heart in throat, I did just that. I announced I was going to launch a sustainability magazine and that I was going to print all of our publiacations on recycled paper. People clapped politely—just as they did for all the others—but I was amazed at how my public declaration affected me. Now I felt there was no turning back.

Soon after that, seeing our company, Red Flag Media, listed in their annual publication, the Sustainable Business Directory, was a thrill. It’s an invaluable resource for those trying to support the local economy, and one I’ve used countless times. So you can imagine what a privilege it is for me personally to have Grid partner with SBN to produce their 2013 directory.

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8 Community City Blotter: New sustainability legislation passes through City Council | Eastwick Update: Proposed development on hold in Eastwick community 9

Green Living Brush It Off: Do-ityourself toxin-free toothpaste

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10 Agriculture Super Ponics: West Philly students use aquaponics for hands-on learning | Swords Into Ploughshares: DelVal launches new organic farming program for veterans 12 Food The Whole Food: An introduction to kale—the new favorite leafy green | Hunkering Down: Four local cheeses and beers to enjoy during the cold months

24 Urban Naturalist Green City, Yellow Salamanders: New stormwater management plan looks out for nature’s little guys 28 Events Celebrate the holiday season with craft markets, seasonal parties and workshops on how to deck the halls 30 Dispatch Vegging In: Lessons in sustainable eating

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City Blotter

Eastwick Update Development plans on hold

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by liz pacheco

he Grid october 2012 cover story reported on a development controversy in southwestern Philadelphia’s Eastwick community. Korman Residential has proposed building 722 apartments on 35 acres adjacent to single family homes and the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. For the City, the land holds great economic value, offering an expanded tax base and jobs. But residents aren't in favor of paving over the green space, especially since it’s located so close to the Refuge.

In the months since Korman announced their development plans for Eastwick, community members have mobilized. They formed the Eastwick Friends & Neighbors Coalition, testified at City Council meetings, and repeatedly asked their councilman, Kenyatta Johnson, to pull his support from the project.

Finally, on November 20, at a public community meeting, the residents were heard: Councilman Johnson announced he would no longer support Korman’s project. “You [the residents] should’ve been at the table foremost,” said the Councilman, whose announcement was met with a standing ovation. “Those who live in the community have the most powerful authority at the end of the day.”

At the meeting, the Councilman said he will be withdrawing the bill to rezone the 35 acres from single family homes to multi-family. This action puts Korman’s plans on hold; without rezoning, the project can’t move forward. But, says Korman, this doesn’t mean the project is dead.

“We will continue our community outreach in an effort to create a situation where the community is supportive and then, we can move forward,” says Peter Kelsen, the attorney representing Korman. “If we’re not successful in that effort, and I’m hoping we will be, and or the Councilman is disinclined to pursue this project, we’ll decide what our action steps are at that point.

For now, residents see Councilman Johnson’s announcement as a major victory, and moving forward will work directly with his office to plan the future of the Eastwick community.

To learn more, visit eastwickfriends.wordpress.com

Sustainability legislation passing through City Council

Vacant Land Bank State law passed Oct. 24 Allows cities to create individual land banks—a single authority that holds and maintains vacant and abandoned properties to restore them to reuse.

Philadelphia is expected to be one of the first municipalities to take advantage of the new law.

The city currently has 40,000 vacant properties.

Stream Buffer Amendment approved Nov. 14 Maintains the new zoning code’s 50-foot buffer requirement and prevents development along water banks. The Rules Committee approved this amendment following the original proposal, which would’ve potentially eliminated buffers on nearly one-third of all waterfront properties. City Council is expected to pass the amendment this year.

Complete Streets Bill approved Nov. 15 Makes technical changes to traffic and zoning codes to create safer streets and sidewalks.

Changes would include better enforcement to keep cyclists off sidewalks and drivers out of bike lanes.

The bill was approved by Philadelphia’s Streets and Services Committee. City Council is expected to pass the bill in December.

A view of the 35 acres in Eastwick that Korman has proposed for redevelopment

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hen your child’s dentist asks to talk with you privately, it’s never good news. As my little darling finished her check up, the dentist informed me that she admitted to not brushing enough. Although I wasn’t happy about her confession, I wasn’t surprised to hear she was dodging the brush.

She’s not a fan of toothpaste—mostly because of the flavor.

The conversation with the dentist got me thinking about making my own toothpaste.

But I didn’t start trying recipes until I found out what’s in the store-bought stuff. A few of the ingredients that caught my attention included: Triclosan: Often found in anti-bacterial

products, triclosan is a suspected carcinogen and classified as a pesticide by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Propylene Glycol: The chemical—which is also an active component in antifreeze—can be absorbed through the skin and, with prolonged contact, can lead to organ damage.

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ingly dump a chemical sweetener into my children’s food, and yet they were getting a daily dose while brushing their teeth.

Diethanolamine (DEA): This chemical disrupts hormones, forms cancer-causing nitrates, and with repeated use may cause kidney and liver damage.

This was more than enough evidence for me.

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Agriculture

Super Ponics A thriving ecosystem for fish, plants and high school students by liz pacheco

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t’s 1 p.m. on a friday at W. L. Sayre High School in West Philadelphia. Elizabeth Curry’s science classes have finished for the day, but some students remain in her classroom talking about their new aquaponics systems. ¶ “I thought the class was gonna stink. I wasn’t too excited,” says Aaliya, a junior, describing her initial reaction to the project. “I was happy, I like fish,” chimes in Sakinah, also a junior. “She likes worms,” interjects Curry. “When we first started, we had worms [and] she was saying, ‘I want to see the worms!’”

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The aquaponics project was started this fall as part of a “Science and Society” class introduced

by Charles Ireland, Sayre’s new principal. The goal is to use aquaponics systems to help students connect their classroom experience with future educational and career opportunities. In an aquaponics system, fish are raised in tandem with plants; their waste contributes nutrients necessary for the plants to thrive.

So far, the students have built two aquaponics systems for their classroom. Using two 55-gallon fish tanks, they’re raising 19 tilapia. The tanks are connected to grow beds that hold bell pepper plants, chives, jalapenos and lettuce. When asked why the lettuce is yellow, the students explain that the soil is missing nutrients, mainly phosphorous. The systems have been helpful teaching tools for Curry. Classes, like those on the nitrogen cycle, are now a hands-on lesson.

On Fridays, Curry takes her students to the Urban Food Lab at the Partnership Community Development Corporation (CDC) on 60th and Walnut, only a couple blocks away. There the students compare their classroom system with the CDC’s much larger one, tending seeds, measuring plant growth and taking water samples.

Curry is also planning a visit to Cheyney University, which has one of the largest aquaponics systems for basil. Eventually, she’d like to build a bigger system outside in a greenhouse to be used for year-round education.

Despite some earlier apprehensions, the students agree, Fridays are “100 percent better” since they started the project. And Curry confirms this. “[Student] attendance is actually better than it is on other days of the week,” she says.

For now, there isn’t much produce, but any that's grown will be sold at farmers markets and donated to food cupboards along with the harvest from Sayre's garden. The garden is part of University of Pennsylvania’s Urban Nutrition Initiative. However, as part of the class, students are creating business plans for their products.

Some want to sell to restaurants, others want to donate to the community or start their own CSA. The intention for the program is to give students the experience and encouragement to

pursue education and careers in sustainability.

“Just seeing them become actual students… engaged and actually interested in what they’re learning and apply it to something has been

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W.L. Sayre High School, 5800 Walnut Street . To learn more about Cheyney University's aquaponics program, visit cheyney.edu

Swords Into Ploughshares An organic farming program for returning veterans Josh Brown, a 28-year-old Marine, recently found himself unemployed—a situation that’s all-toocommon for America’s veterans. Before being laid off from his job as an equipment delivery driver, Brown had thought about going back to school. However, he didn’t seriously consider the option until he talked with Dennis Rilling, a Marine Corps veteran who’s now program coordinator for Delaware Valley College’s new Veteran Organic Farming Program. “You have one in three veterans unemployed right now,” says Riling, who graduated from DelVal with a horticulture degree last spring. But thanks to the Post-

interesting to watch as a teacher,” says Curry.

“I’ve been here for four years and [until now] we haven’t had a program that makes them feel invested in their own education.”

9/11 GI Bill, school is now a more viable option for many veterans. DelVal is a Yellow Ribbon Program school, which means veterans are eligible to have 100 percent of their tuition covered by the bill—plus a stipend for housing.

Even with tuition covered, convincing veterans to enroll in traditional degree programs can be difficult.

“Veterans are having a hard time transitioning into a college with a four-year degree,” says Riling. “A lot of guys can’t dedicate four years going back to school— some have families, it’s a lot to take on.” With this in mind, DelVal designed the organic farming program

to be only a year long.

The 36-course specialization is offered in partnership with the Rodale Institute, an organic farming research nonprofit. Students take courses in topics like animal science, organic crop science, integrated pest management and business plan development.

During the summer semester, students will get hands-on experience at Rodale’s 333-acre farm in Kutztown, Pa. “As far as the program,” says Brown, “it’s just a great way for veterans to get involved in organic farming… to learn how to do it and what goes into it and then, reach out in the world and get a job.” After completing the program, students will be qualified for jobs in the food industry, with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or even start an organic farm. —Liz Pacheco To learn more about the program, visit delval.edu

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food

The Wh ol e Food

Kale How to grow, buy and prepare this hardy leafy green story and photos by

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for The gardener

Nutrition 101 Kale is one of the most nutrient dense vegetables. One serving (one cup) weighs in at just 35 calories, delivering 200 percent of your recommended daily value of Vitamin A and more than 100 percent of the needed Vitamin C. It’s also packed with Vitamin K and potassium, and is considered a good source of calcium, iron and folate.

ale is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. No longer just a garnish, the leafy green is now an A-list celebrity in the vegetable world, and everyone wants a leaf of it.

For the food bloggers, kale is the addition that sends their mac and cheese to the top of the search engine charts. For President Obama, it’s the garden-sourced salad gracing his ThanksWhat to look for giving table. For the health conscious it’s a For the freshest kale, crispy baked alternative to the potato chip. And look for leaves with a dark green hue, and avoid for local chefs, like Citron and Rose’s Yehuda discoloration, such as Sichel (see p. 11), it’s more than a side dish, staryellowing or brown edges. ring in salads and stews, or as a replacement for Curly varieties, like Siberian parsley in tabbouleh. and Scots kale, should Kale is everywhere, and for good reason, hold tight curls. Droopy or limp leaves indicate too too. This antioxidant superstar can grow unmuch time spent out of til spring, often able to withstand the winter the ground. The smallest weather, Even if temperatures drop lethally leaves will have the most low, kale will still thrive in local greenhouses, tender and mild flavor. making appearances at year-around farmers markets, like Chestnut Hill and Suburban Station, or at co-ops like Weaver’s Way, which sell local produce. Roxborough residents will even find local kale at their neighborhood ShopRite, which is where this month’s farmer Addison Vawters sells many of his crops.

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During these boot and scarf months, snow can actually act as natural insulation for kale. Hardy varieties, like Winterbor kale, are known to grow well into fall and often beyond. However, if the plants are leveled by a heavy frost, it’s only a few months until the next season’s seeds should be sowed. Char Vandermeer, a container gardener in South Philadelphia (and Grid columnist), says the best time to get started is March, and from there, the key to success is keeping the bugs at bay. “Kale’s not particularly fussy with soil types, and it’s not particularly fussy with water streams,” says Vandermeer, who’s been harvesting her own vegetables for more than 10 years. “But it is very susceptible to mites and cabbage loopers.

You should check for them daily because once there’s one, there are generally 40 others, too.”

Favorite variety: Curly types, like Winterbor kale “One of my favorite ways to prepare kale is to make kale chips, and the ruffly leaves crisp up nicely.”

from The Farm

Farmer Addison Vawters says that the easiest time to yield a healthy kale crop is in the spring when there are fewer pests. “It can be difficult to grow in the fall when harlequin beetles are apt to eat the small vulnerable seedlings before they become mature kale plants,” he explains. Vawters manages a farm for Teens4Good—a local nonprofit that teaches at-risk youth how to grow food, often in vacant lots. His farm, located at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, is growing two 100-foot rows of kale under low tunnels (a simpler version of a greenhouse). In addition to ShopRite, Vawters sells their crops to Manayunk eateries and local farmers markets. “Kale is pretty poplar,” he says. “It’s become expected by customers that we regularly grow and sell it among our crops.”

Favorite variety: Lacinato kale “It has this amazing property where it appears to be made of jewels when submerged in water. And in my opinion, it also has a better texture and stronger more savory taste than, say, curly kale for example.”

for The kitchen

After spending two years as sous chef at Zahav, Yehuda Sichel has switched kitchens to oversee the day-to-day at Citron and Rose—the latest venture of power duo Michael Somonov and Mike Cook. This Main Line restaurant opened in November and features strictly glatt kosher cuisine. Whether cooking at Zahav or Citron and Rose, Sichel considers kale an important addition to the menu. “I love kale. It’s not too bitter. It’s not too sweet or too acidic,” he says. “It can hold up raw. You could dehydrate it or fry it or bake it. You could wrap fish in it, you could simply sauté it in garlic. You could fold it into pasta, raw or cooked. You can literally use it for everything.”

This kale salad (right) is one of Sichel’s favorites, and draws on the classic Jewish pairing of salami and eggs.

(Vegetarians can swap the salami for grilled Portobello mushrooms.) For this all-in-one meal, Sichel suggests a festive champagne or sparkling white wine to complement the smoky notes from the secret ingredient: paprika. For more of Sichel’s kale creations, head over to Citron and Rose where dishes like the ribeye are served alongside a white bean stew brimming with braised kale.

from the kitchen of yehuda sichel

Kal e Sal ad wit h Egg s and Sal am i (Serves 4) 2–3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup salami, diced 1 turnip, small dice 4 eggs 4 cups raw kale, chopped 2 shallots, finely diced cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp smoked paprika

Kosher salt

Ground black pepper

Chives or parsley, optional

In a large mixing bowl, combine kale, shallots, red wine vinegar, paprika and salt, to taste. Set aside.

Heat olive oil over medium high in a medium-large sauté pan. Add salami and turnips, and sauté until crispy.

While cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a slow simmer. Swirl the water with a spoon and drop eggs into the pan, one at a time. Cook for about three minutes, until eggs are set.

Once the salami and turnips are crisped, immediately add entire contents of pan to the kale mixture. Toss salad, and distribute evenly between four plates. Finish with one poached egg on each plate. Garnish with salt, pepper, and chopped chives or parsley, if desired. * For a vegetarian version, swap the salami with one cup of 1/3-inch-sliced Portobello mushrooms. Marinate the sliced mushrooms with 4 chopped garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper (a few generous grinds around the bowl), for 15 minutes. Place on hot grill/grill pan, and cook 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until tender. Chop and add to bowl with kale and turnips.

for The pantry

Kale has long been a staple in my kitchen.

Fresh, it keeps for a week in the fridge. But to further preserve your kale, here are some options: To freeze, blanch briefly (45 to 60 seconds in boiling water), wring out the water and portion it into freezer bags. Press to remove the air and freeze.

For truly convenient storage, powdered kale is best.

Wash, dry and bake at 400 degrees until crisp. When cool, pulverize in a blender. Use in soups, smoothies and sprinkled over popcorn.

For pasta lovers there’s kale pesto. Replace half the basil in your favorite pesto recipe with kale leaves (no stems). It keeps seven to 10 days in the fridge and up to a year frozen.

Canned kale is terrible, but the other methods listed above leave you with something delicious that will keep for a long time. —Marisa McClellan Each month, Marissa McClellan, Philadelphia's resident preservation pro and author of Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year Round, will bring you tips for canning and preserving your favorite produce. Follow her at foodinjars.com

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Hunkering Down

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Four strong cheeses for weathering winter months story and photo by tenaya darlington

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old nights are ideal for cheese tastings, and this time of year, strong flavors warm the cockles. Whenever I put together a cheese board, I aim for a range of textures and flavors. The mix below—all cheeses are made locally—reflect the bold colors and tastes of the winter holidays, from a new washed-rind cheese infused with orange zest to an award-winning blue that breathes hints of licorice. Add some tasty local beers, a handful of nuts, some Tait Farm apple pepper jelly, local honey, and you’ve got a lovely night by the fire.

For more on local cheese and holiday pairings, visit madamefromageblog.com

1. Levon’s Luck

2. Red Cat

This new moon from Calkins Creamery in Honesdale debuted this year, first appearing exclusively at the Farmers’ Cabinet, an eclectic bar for city beer lovers. Cheesemaker Emily Bryant Montgomery infuses her raw Jersey milk with orange zest and coriander. She then washes the wheels with local beer, making for a dense round that is sweetly aromatic with a hint of holiday spice. A bitter flourish on the front end and a salty overlay means this beauty needs a complex sidekick. Try a hoppy, fruity, spice-laced beer, like Voodoo Brewing Company’s White Magick of the Sun, which has coriander and orange peel—a perfect mirror to this wheel.

Sue Miller’s slightly gritty and deeply fudgy, washed-rind cheese from Chester County can stand in for any meaty pâté around the holidays.

It’s a comfort cheese, earthy and warm; think roasted garlic and braised beef melting together in a Dutch oven. Pair this raw-milk super kitten with toasted walnuts and hearty bread, and drape any leftovers over hot polenta or a baked potato. The apricot purr of a Slyfox Saison VOS turns this stinker into a tabby.

Calkins Creamery, calkinscreamery.com ; Voodoo Brewing Company, voodoobrewing.com

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From Wakefield Dairy in Lancaster County, this cave-aged British Cheddar-style cheese is a good grandpa waker-upper. It’s big and strong with a bacon-tasting front end and a sharply bitter finish that packs a wallop; depending on the batch, you may feel your tongue go numb for a minute or two after you swallow. Don’t panic—it will pass. Apple pepper jelly from Tait Farm is a confident partner, one that sweetens and rounds out this cheese. For a full evening, roll back the rug, put on a record, and pour a hoppy pint of Philadelphia Brewing Co.’s Newbold IPA.

Made from a mixture of sheep and cow’s milk, this creamy New Jersey blue may just be the most talked about local cheese of the season. It won silver at this year’s prestigious American Cheese Society awards, and is about to make a special debut at Reading Terminal Market. This winter, cheesemaker Eran Wajswol is opening a much-anticipated cheesemaking operation at the Terminal where he’ll making cheese on-site. Pair this savory super nova with local honeycomb and walnuts, and sit down to taste this cheese properly. It’s incredibly balanced— neither sweet nor salty, but somewhere in between with sustained flavors of black licorice, white pepper and—I can’t help it—ice. Tröegs’ Dead Reckoning, a bitter porter from Hershey, is the perfect master, and the barley notes wrap around this cheese like a python.

Wakefield Dairy is available at the Fair Food Farmstand; Philadelphia Brewing Co., philadelphiabrewing.com

Valley Shepherd Creamery, valleyshepherd.com ; Tröegs Brewing Company, troegs.com

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I learned the term “Localist” earlier this year at the annual conference of our national partner, the Business Alliance for Local Economies (BALLE). I was so glad to finally find a word that describes what we do. During my eight years as Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN), I’ve tried to explain our goal of building strong local living economies. But when I used the term “local living economy,” people’s eyes would glaze over.

I would talk about how locally owned businesses recycle more of their income back into their own communities (the economic multiplier effect), and how our business members were pursuing a triplebottom-line of people, planet and profit. Inevitably, I would get caught up in my own jargon. The language I was using just didn’t work.

But the localism concept has resonated with every Philadelphian with whom I’ve shared

it. In the words of BALLE: Localism means we are building communities that are healthier and more sustainable—backed by local economies that are stronger and more resilient. It means we use regional resources to meet our needs—reconnecting eaters with farmers, investors with entrepreneurs, and business owners with the communities on which they depend.

Localism is about building a new economy, right here in Philadelphia.

JOIN US! Sign up for a membership today by visiting our website at sbnphiladelphia.org/membership or call us at (215) 922-7400

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SBN BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP, YOU NEED TO ANSWER “YES” TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: ► ► ► ►

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Is your business privately held?

Is your business headquartered within the Greater Philadelphia region?

Do more than 50% of the business shareholders live within 50 miles of your place of business?

Can you make independent decisions on business practices, purchases, distribution, business name and branding?

Do you pay all of your business expenses (marketing, rent, etc.) without assistance from or payment to a corporate headquarters?

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This starts by expanding and diversifying local ownership, finding local substitutes for things we’re importing, and building stronger individual businesses by promoting collaborations among those businesses. Localism results in more wealth and jobs per capita, and in greater personal accountability for the health of the natural and human communities of which we’re a part.

The goal is real prosperity—for all.

And people get it! Suddenly I’m not losing my audience and people are nodding their heads. They tell me they want to be Localists too!

They understand me when I say that for the past 11 years, SBN has been building Localist businesses, educating Localist shoppers, and helping government officials to understand why Localist policies create a stronger economy.

Through this business guide, I am pleased to introduce you to the leaders of the Localist movement in the Philadelphia region. These locally owned businesses are putting their money where their mouths are and having a tremendous impact.

And I’m especially proud to say that every single one of them is a member of the Sustainable Business Network.

With gratitude, Leanne Krueger-Braneky Executive Director, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia To find out more about localism, visit sbnphiladelphia.org and bealocalist.org.

The Sustainable Business Directory is compiled by SBN, produced by Grid and published by Red Flag Media, 1032 Arch St., Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107. member HIGHLIGHTs Throughout this directory you'll find SBN members answering the question: What sustainability initiative at your company are you most proud of? certified b corporations Listings with this logo are Certified B Corporations.

cover illustration by melissa mcfeeters

THANKS! Thank you to our Level 3 and 4 members, sponsors, and funders for your support this year. Your investment makes it possible for us to build a just, green and thriving economy in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Contents aBOUT sbn ��������������������������� 2 Arts & Entertainment....... 6 Accommodation & Tourism....... 6 Art Consulting........................... 6 Gallery...................................... 6 Photography.............................. 6 Wedding & Entertainment......... 6 Business Services.............. 6 Accounting & Bookkeeping....... 6 Banking..................................... 7 Business Development.............. 7 Business Services..................... 7 Collections................................ 8 Courier...................................... 8 Economic & Community Development............................. 8 Environmental Consulting & Remediation.............................. 8 Event Planning.......................... 9 Facilitation, Training & Coaching................................... 9 Financial Planning & Advising... 9 Fundraising Consultants......... 10 Graphic Design & Web Design............................. 10 Green Packaging..................... 10 Insurance................................ 12 Legal Services......................... 12 Marketing, Communications & Public Relations...................... 12 Networks................................ 13 Printing Services..................... 13 Software/Technology.............. 14 Clothing & Accessories........................14 Apparel................................... 14 Jewelry & Textiles................... 14 Education & Media.............15 Education................................ 15 Environmental Education & Advocacy............. 15 Media & Publication................ 17 Video & Film........................... 17 Energy.................................17 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation............... 17

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Food.....................................18 Beverages............................... 18 Cafes/Baked Goods................. 19 Catering.................................. 20 Farm, Agriculture & Local Food Systems................ 20 Food Manufacturing & Processing.............................. 20 Food Stores & Pharmacies...... 21 Mobile..................................... 21 Restaurants............................ 21 Health & Lifestyle............22 Acupuncture........................... 22 Family..................................... 22 Holistic Health & Wellness Centers.................... 22 Pet Care.................................. 22 Salons, Spas & Beauty............ 23 Retail..................................23 Arts & Gifts............................. 23 Florists................................... 23 Furniture/Housewares............ 23 Office Supplies........................ 23 Shelter...............................24 Cleaning Services & Products.............................. 24 Green Building, Architecture & Development........................... 24 Healthy Homes........................ 26 Interior Design & Space Planning....................... 26 Landscapes............................. 26 Native Nurseries..................... 27 Painting................................... 27 Real Estate.............................. 27 Transportation & Delivery..............................28 Automotive.............................. 28 Moving.................................... 28 Transportation........................ 28 Waste..................................28 Compost.................................. 28 Recycling & Reuse.................. 28 Supporters........................28 INDEX....................................29

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SBN Initiatives

Member Benefits

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Are you a local business with community values?

Let customers know by joining SBN today!

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Network with like-minded leaders at SBN Member Meet-Ups

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What businesses join SBN? SBN member businesses typically fall into the following categories: ► New businesses that want to ensure they’re sustainable from the beginning ► Businesses that are already pursuing sustainable practices and want to deepen their contribution to community, their employees and the environment while growing their profits ► Established businesses with a track record of success that want to learn how to become more socially and environmentally sustainable in their business practices

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What makes the businesses in this directory sustainable?

SBN members are required to benchmark their social and environmental practices by completing a B Impact Assessment with B Lab within one year of joining. Businesses get a confidential scorecard that shows how they match up against their peers and competitors. SBN believes the B Impact Assessment is the best tool on the market to measure the social and environmental impacts of small businesses—and B Lab is headquartered locally!

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All SBN member companies are locally and independently owned. We value local first!

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Membership Services

We offer a network of servies to businesses, organizations, individuals and students who want to be part of a like-minded community. The services we offer are driven by our members and supporters, who are engaged on a regular basis. ►

Social Venture Institute

Our largest education program, the Social Venture Institute is the premier annual forum for local businesses to share best practices that benefit our community, the environment and their company’s bottom line. In addition to learning from seasoned entrepreneurs, participants receive concrete feedback in the areas of finance, marketing and management. ► Business United for Conservation

An industry partnership of local companies that provides services for green infrastructure, including green roofers, architects, engineers, technology providers and contractors.

Through Business United for Conservation, SBN is helping to connect local businesses and local workers to economic opportunity created by government investments. ►

Sustainable Business Guide

The Sustainable Business Guide connects Philadelphia small businesses to resources that will improve their environmental and social impacts. It is designed to introduce the average small business owner to ways to save money, serve their community and go green through their business. It was produced through a collaborative effort by the Mayor's Office of Sustainability, Philadelphia Department of Commerce, and SBN. ►

Business Resources

Visit the Resources page at sbnphiladelphia.org/ resources to take advantage of tools SBN has developed to help the local business community.

From research and advocacy tools—like our Taking Care of Business Report—to a complete index of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s training resources for environmental careers, the Green Training Index, SBN resources are always growing to meet your needs!

Questions about membership?

Visit sbnphiladelphia.org or call (215) 922-7400

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Arts & Entertainment Accommodation/Tourism Philagreen Hospitality Association Contact: Francine A. Cohen www.philagreenhospitality.com francine@philagreenhospitality.com Phone: (215) 922-1109 241 S. 6th St., Ste. 2109 Philadelphia, PA 19106

Untours Untours’ purpose is to foster a healthy and healing society that unites people of different cultures and economic statuses. We feel it is imperative to reconnect people to each other and to the earth. We hope that we, as a company, can be the change we wish to see in the world.

Contact: Brian Taussig-Lux www.untours.com travel@untours.com Phone: (610) 565-5242 Fax: (610) 565-5142 415 E. Jasper St. Media, PA 19063

Art Consulting Art Appraisal Firm, LLC

Gallery Paradigm Gallery + Studio Contact: Sara McCorriston www.paradigm-gallery.com info@paradigm-gallery.com Phone: (267) 266-0073 803 S. 4th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

The Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants

Contact: Shawn Murray www.twenty-twogallery.com shawn@twenty-twogallery.com Phone: (215) 772-1911 Fax: (215) 772-0797 236 S. 22nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Contact: Mark L. Kingsdorf www.QOHweddings.com info@qohweddings.com Phone: (267) 251-7786 Fax: (215) 844-0220 3111 W. Penn St. Philadelphia, PA 19129

Photography Andy Smith Photography Contact: Andy Smith www.AndySmith Photography.com andy@andysmith photography.com Phone: (610) 644-1504 402 Conestoga Rd. Devon, PA 19333

Avi Loren Fox Photography Contact: Avi Fox www.avilorenfox.com avi@avilorenfox.com Phone: (610) 639-7480 104 Maple Ave. Narberth, PA 19072

Bennett’s Vignettes

Art By Design

DePaul Beauty and Alchemy

Contact: Bonnie Paul www.abdesign.us art.bydesign@verizon.net Phone: (610) 527-0139 112 Wooded Ln. Villanova, PA 19085

Contact: Victoria DePaul www.facebook.com/DePaul BeautyAndAlchemy makeupgypsy@gmail.com Phone: (856) 816-3431 Serving: Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York

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Contact: Jim Fogarty www.jimfogarty.com jfog10@comcast.net Phone: (215) 848-3033 223 W. Hortter St. Philadelphia, PA 19119

Twenty-Two Gallery

The Art Appraisal Firm was established to meet a singular goal: to provide expert independent art appraisals for discriminating clients looking to protect their assets with the highest level of qualified service. Our independent appraisers do not sell or broker art. Thus, we are uniquely qualified to protect our client’s interest without bias to a particular market.

Contact: Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg www.artappraisalfirm.com info@artappraisalfirm.com Phone: (215) 346-2799 P.O. Box 8904 Elkins Park, PA 19027

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Contact: Kevin Bennett www.BennettsVignettes.com kevin@bennettsvignettes.com Phone: (267) 446-5136 Fax: (215) 487-1326 4866 Ogle St. Philadelphia, PA 19127

Business Services Accounting & Bookkeeping Buckley Small Business Solutions Contact: Terence Buckley www.buckleybizsolutions.com terence@buckleybizsolutions.com Phone: (215) 279-3958 Fax: (215) 463-1222 1153 S. 8th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

Countryside Consulting, Inc. Contact: Louise Schorn Smith www.countrysidepa.net louise@countrysidepa.net Phone: (610) 458-1155 Fax: (610) 458-7539 461 Wharton Blvd.

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Contact: Daniel Colavito www.danielcolavito.com dan.colavito@gmail.com Phone: (862) 219-1892 45 W. Mt. Airy Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119

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We provide a variety of services and offer a free, one-hour consultation to businesses. We can meet your business needs in bookkeeping, payroll, tax return preparation, audit assistance, QuickBooks set-up and training, financial planning and projections.

Contact: Priscila Santos www.ExcellenceTaxServices.com priscila@excellencetax services.com Phone: (215) 667-8839 Fax: (215) 695-2376 2645 E. Lehigh Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125

Plan-It Provides consulting to small businesses and economic development agencies—QuickBooks and CRM implementation and training. Oneon-one coaching with entrepreneurs developing strategies for business growth, marketing and resources management availble. Also offer marketing and support services.

Contact: Kim Miller www.planittoday.wordpress.com kimiller1025@gmail.com Phone: (267) 574-3135 7252 Devon St. Philadelphia, PA 19119

TMS II, LLC TMS II, LLC is a professional accounting and consulting firm. We provide CFO/controller services, business advisory and management services, financial coaching, bookkeeping and tax services. We are

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Ellen Fisher

Publisher, Women’s Yellow Pages of Greater Philadelphia

“Women’s Yellow Pages has encouraged people in the region to do business locally for over 25 years. Our aim is to increase the visibility, authenticity, influence and status of women’s businesses for the purpose of promoting economic growth and support of women. So we not only support sustainability in having our clients buy locally, but promote sustainable businesses.”

Business Services

Business Development Quickbooks Pro Advisors. Visit us on Facebook at our fan page: McVeigh Schina.

Contact: Michele Schina www.mcveighschina.com michele@mcveighschina.com Phone: (215) 917-4973 Fax: (815) 301-6547 520 S. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

Banking Conestoga Bank Conestoga Bank is a preferred lender with the Small Business Administration and a pioneer in online banking initiatives, such as mobile deposit and text banking. A trusted Philadelphia bank for more than 120 years, Conestoga Bank offers checking accounts for both consumers and businesses.

Contact: Ron Bernas www.conestogabank.com rbernas@conestogabank.com Phone: (610) 321-6900 165 Pottstown Pk. Chester Springs, PA 19425

Valley Green Bank Valley Green Bank, an FDIC member, is a locally owned and operated Pennsylvania commercial bank headquartered in Northwest Philadelphia. We are a safe and secure alternative to the large banks in our marketplace. One of the fastest growing banks in the Delaware Valley, we operate the old fashioned way—working hard, putting customers first, supporting the community and making sound loans to local people and businesses. We offer a complete range of deposit and credit products to our business, professional and individual customers through highly personalized and responsive service. In addition to our headquarters in Mt. Airy, we have a branch in Chestnut Hill and commercial loan offices in Radnor and Center City.

Contact: Lesley Seitchik www.valleygreenbank.com lseitchik@valleygreenbank.com Phone: (215) 242-3550 Fax: (215) 242-4632 7226 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119

AdminService, Inc.

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Contact: Claus Sproll www.adminservice.com info@adminservice.com Phone: (888) 511-4110 Fax: (610) 917-9101 317 Church St. Phoenixville, PA 19460

Business Casual Coworking Contact: John Graham www.businesscasual.co hello@bizcasual.co Phone: (215) 962-3382 1500 Grundy’s Ln. Bristol, PA 19007

Asher Raphael

Chief Strategy Officer, Power Home Remodeling Group

“In 2012, Power Home Remodeling Group installed over 110,000 windows with a better efficiency rating than Energy Star even requires—proof that we are not only committed to being green because it is essential to our planet, but also because the energy efficient products we sell and the techniques we employ at our organization have helped save our customers tens of thousands of dollars annually.”

In Good Company, LLC Contact: Iola Harper www.igcphilly.com iola@igcphilly.com Phone: (215) 883-1692 1614 Ashurst Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19151

National Foundry Products, Inc. We’re a founding B Corp, professionally serving the North American manufacturing sector for more than 40 years. We represent producers of high value-added metal components made to customer specifications, and facilitate long term relationships.

Contact: Steve Weinberg www.national-foundry.com steve@national-foundry.com Phone: (215) 753-2627 x3 Fax: (215) 753-2671 111 W. Mt. Airy Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119

Praxis Consulting Group, Inc. Contact: Alix Rabin www.praxisCG.com info@praxiscg.com Phone: (215) 753-0303 Fax: (215) 753-0305 9 W. Highland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118

services are open to all individuals.

Contact: Geri Swift www.womensbdc.org info@womensbdc.org Phone: (215) 790-9232 Fax: (215) 790-9231 1315 Walnut St., Ste. 1116 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Women's Opportunity Resource Center (WORC) WORC promotes social and economic self-sufficiency for low income, underemployed, and dislocated women and their families.

Services include: Start Smart Training, a six-week (36-hour) training course offered twice weekly with daytime or evening hours, covering marketing, management and financing for start-up and existing small businesses.

Contact: Lynne Cutler www.worc-pa.com assistant@worc-pa.com Phone: (215) 564-5500 Fax: (215) 564-0933 2010 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Business Services

Women’s Business Development Center

Entrepreneur Works (f/k/a Philadelphia Development Partnership)

The Women’s Business Development Center offers a comprehensive menu of entrepreneurial training, counseling, Woman Business Enterprise certification, and networking programs and services.

While the center is dedicated to the economic empowerment of women,

Contact: Leslie Benoliel www.myentrepreneurworks.org lbenoliel@entre-works.org Phone: (215) 545-3100 x223 Fax: (215) 925-2485 The Bourse Building, 111 S. Independence Mall E., Ste. 810 Philadelphia, PA 19106

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The Hub Meeting and Event Centers

The Hub Cira Centre is the only privately owned LEED Certified meeting and event center in the world, in which 100% of its energy consumption is wind power.

The Hub has two additional locations in Center City, for a total of three inspiring meeting and event space options for rental.

Contact: John New www.thehub.com jnew@thehub.com Phone: (267) 519-5250 Fax: (215) 561-8093 30 S. 17th St., 14th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO Contact: Patrick J. Eiding www.philaflcio.org council@philaflcio.org Phone: (215) 665-9800 Fax: (215) 665-1973 22 S. 22nd St., 2nd Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Wash Cycle Laundry Contact: Gabriel Mandujano www.washcyclelaundry.com help@washcyclelaundry.com Phone: (888) 611-WASH 1650 Arch St., Ste. 1905 Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Collections Revenue Collection Bureau, Inc. Revenue Collection Bureau (RCB) is a full service Revenue Recovery and Tax Compliance company dedicated to providing professional delinquent debt collection services to municipal and state government. RCB has the resources, experience, unsurpassed technology and necessary skills to develop and implement effective collection programs. RCB is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Minority Business Enterprise Council (MBEC).

Contact: Mike Munoz www.revenuecollections.com mike.munoz@rcbtax.com Phone: (215) 288-6800 Fax: (215) 288-2255 5900 Torresdale Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19135

Courier Nonstop Couriers Offering same-day courier services since 1992 with fleet locations throughout Philadelphia, South Jersey and the Pennsylvania suburbs. We handle shipments from a single envelope up to 12 skids within a 500-mile radius. U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay Partner, online orders and tracking, hybrid vehicles, and real-time gps tracking.

Contact: Rick Slowicki www.NonstopCouriers.com rick@nonstopcouriers.com Phone: (877) 415-7874 Fax: (877) 389-7874 1150 First Ave., Ste. 501 King of Prussia, PA 19406

Economic & Community Development B Lab B Lab is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. B Lab drives systemic change through three interrelated initiatives: 1) building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between “good companies” and just good marketing; 2) accelerating the growth of the impact investing asset class through use of B Lab’s GIIRS impact rating system by institutional investors;

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Contact: Heather Van Dusen www.bcorporation.net heather@bcorporation.net Phone: (610) 296-8283 8 Walnut Ave. Berwyn, PA 19312

Equal Dollars Community Currency

Equal Dollars Community Currency alleviates the need to rely solely on often scarce federal dollars as a means to obtain goods and services to live. The currency distinguishes the local businesses that accept them from those that don’t, building stronger relationships within a community.

Contact: Deneene C. Brockington www.equaldollars.org info@equaldollars.org Phone: (215) 951-0300 Fax: (215) 848-3194 c/o RHD 4700 Wissahickon Ave., Ste. 126 Philadelphia, PA 19144

JEVS Human Services Founded in 1941, JEVS Human Services helps people overcome quality of life challenges by focusing on individuals with physical, intellectual/developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions, such as the unemployed and the underemployed.

Contact: Joseph Cipolla www.JEVSHumanServices.org joe.cipolla@jevs.org Phone: (215) 854-1799 Fax: (215) 854-1880 1845 Walnut St., 7th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19103

LISC Philadelphia LISC Philadelphia implemented the Philadelphia Commercial Corridor Redevelopment Initiative (PCCR), adding an additional partner, the Girard Coalition, to the original eight CDCs. In less than three years, more than 30 new businesses and 150 jobs have been created during the completion of this economic redevelopment project. Additionally, the State and City committed $2.2

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Mandy Cabot

CEO and Co-founder, Dansko

“Dansko takes a holistic view on sustainability. We believe that by becoming 100 percent employeeowned, the culture, values of corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship, and quality of product that have made Dansko the brand it is today will continue and thrive in the hands of its best stewards, its employees.”

million for complementary capital improvements along Girard Avenue.

Contact: Nicholas Mulligan www.lisc.org/philadelphia nmulligan@lisc.org Phone: (215) 923-3801 x10 Fax: (215) 923-3168 The Cast Iron Bldg., 718 Arch St., Ste. 500-S Philadelphia, PA 19106

Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation (OARC) To create and stimulate economic development and improve the quality of life in West Oak Lane and Northwest Philadelphia. OARC is also a full-service, back-office provider to charter schools. Our services include payroll, compliance, bookkeeping, HR, operational services, real estate and construction.

Contact: John Ungar www.oarcphilly.org jungar@oarcphilly.org Phone: (215) 549-9462 Fax: (215) 549-2147 1536 Haines St. Philadelphia, PA 19126

Susan Christian Consulting Contact: Susan Christian susanchristian2@gmail.com Phone: (215) 438-2125 Fax: (215) 438-3775 28 W. Haines St. Philadelphia, PA 19144

West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution Contact: James R. Burnett www.wpfsi.com jim@wpfsi.com Phone: (215) 452-0100 Fax: (215) 452-0101 5200 Warren St. Philadelphia, PA 19131

Environmental Consulting & Remediation BrightFields, Inc. Contact: Marian Young www.brightfieldsinc.com myoung@brightfieldsinc.com Phone: (302) 656-9600 Fax: (302) 656-9700 801 Industrial St. Wilmington, DE 19801

People’s Emergency Center

Elaine Feldman, PE, LEED AP

Contact: Kira Strong www.pec-cares.org kstrong@pec-cares.org Phone: (215) 382-7522 325 N. 39th St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

Contact: Elaine Feldman eff102@earthlink.net Phone: (610) 399-4581 Fax: (610) 399-4581 929 S. High St., Ste. 185 West Chester, PA 19382

Progress Investment Associates, Inc. (PIA)

Lafayette Environmental Consulting, LLC

Contact: Kenny Ashe www.progressplaza.com kashe@progressplaza.com Phone: (215) 232-7070 Fax: (215) 232-0681 1501 N. Broad. St., 2nd Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19122

Contact: Debbie Heuckeroth www.LafayetteEnv.com debbie@lafayetteenv.com Phone: (484) 532-7952 P.O. Box 554 Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Business Services

Reduce Your Waste, LLC

Sustainable Transitions US

Contact: Adam Schlachter www.reduceyourwaste.com adam@reduceyourwaste.com Phone: (813) 416-7127 108 Webster Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335

Contact: Larry Menkes www.sustainabletransitions.us soundsynergy1@verizon.net Phone: (215) 328-9128 741 Clifford St. Warminster, PA 18974

Residential Mold Services

Event Planning

Contact: Jaclyn Rhoads www.residentialmoldservices.com info@residentialmoldservices.com Phone: (484) 494-3090 Fax: (267) 604-0220 301 Harrison Ave. Norwood, PA 19074

Brandywine Events, LLC Contact: Lou Marrocco www.brandywineevents.com lmarrocco@brandywineevents.com Phone: (484) 571-9468 1501 N. Providence Rd. Media, PA 19063

Resonate Contact: Jennifer Anderson www.resonateworks.com janderson@resonate works.com Phone: (610) 651-2870 11 Fox Chase Rd. Malvern, PA 19355

Bread & Butter Productions, LLC

RM Green Environmental Services, LLC

Rolling Barrel Events

Contact: Robert McKenzie www.rmgreenenv.com rmckenzie@rmgreenenv.com Phone: (484) 467-1314 Fax: (610) 225-0732 123 Pennsylvania Ave. Wayne, PA 19087

Strategic Nature, LLC Contact: Sarah Low www.strategicnature.com sarah.low@strategicnature.com Phone: (215) 873-1993 P.O. Box 35068 Philadelphia, PA 19128

Contact: Michelle Meltzer www.breadandbutter productions.com michelle@bandbp.com Phone: (917) 428-1857 237 N. Bread St., PH5 Philadelphia, PA 19147

We are a full-service event planning and brand management firm with a passion for showcasing regionally sourced products. Whether you are looking to host a truly unique event, generate buzz about a new product, or re-brand/re-think your existing business model—our team and network of strategic partners can help you achieve success.

Contact: Corey Krejck www.rollingbarrel.com corey@rollingbarrel.com Phone: (610) 292-0880 P.O. Box 61 Bridgeport, PA 19405

What sustainability initiative are you most proud of?

Paul Spiegel President, Practical Energy Solutions

“We hit a home run with our West Chester Area School District project—we worked with facilities, staff, faculty, students and local businesses, and helped the District reduce CO2 emissions by over 10 million pounds, while they have saved over $1 million in energy costs to date.

Essentially, they were paid through savings to significantly reduce their environmental footprint and raise awareness of environmental issues throughout the community.”

Facilitation, Training & Coaching Annie Hart, Consulting for Change Contact: Annie Hart www.anniehart.com annie@anniehart.com Phone: (215) 381-0303 25 W. Southampton Ave., 1st Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19118

Athena Business Services, LLC Contact: Stephanie Y. Toland www.athenabusinessservices.com stephanie@athenabusiness services.com Phone: (302) 353-4472 P.O. Box 1175 Bear, DE 19701

communications to provide engaging and collaborative planning programs.

Clients leverage the knowledge and creativity of their people to drive sustained and aligned action.

Contact: Rachel Stalnaker www.strategyarts.com info@strategyarts.com Phone: (610) 701-7050 Fax: (484) 693-0360 P.O. Box 2052 West Chester, PA 19380

Financial Planning & Advising 3Sisters Sustainable Management, LLC

Contact: Denise Yarrison, CPCC www.EssentialShiftNow.com de@essentialshiftnow.com Phone: (610) 287-2989 749 Martingale Rd. Schwenksville, PA 19473

3Sisters Sustainable Management, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor and fund incubator that synthesizes professional management with positive sustainable investments in all asset classes. Each of their investment strategies can be used singly to fill out existing client portfolios or the strategies may be combined into one healthy ecosystem. With expertise in diverse asset classes, the firm serves wealth advisors, consultants, family offices, high-net worth individuals, foundations and institutional investors.

Contact: G. Benjamin Bingham www.3sistersinvest.com nadar@3sistersinvest.com Phone: (215) 525-4857 Fax: (215) 557-0912 1700 Sansom St., Ste. 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Leaderful Edge

Abacus Wealth Partners

Contact: Dr. Joni Carley www.leaderfuledge.com joni@leaderfuledge.com Phone: (610) 566-9927 Media, PA 19063

Abacus is a national fee-only wealth management and financial planning firm. Our core value is the promotion of purpose-driven wealth. We express this value by engaging our clients in conversation about wealth and planning strategies that incorporate philanthropy and sustainable investing.

Contact: Gregory Aloia www.abacuswealth.com galoia@abacuswealth.com Phone: (267) 519-6922 Fax: (215) 656-4281 1818 Market St., Ste. 3740 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Bracken Leadership Bracken Leadership supports its clients by helping them with the human part of business: leadership and management, team dynamics, presentation and communication skills, conflict resolution, creating a vision, mission and values.

Contact: Colleen Bracken www.brackenleadership.com colleen@brackenleadership.com Phone: (215) 439-7733 414 W. Price St. Philadelphia, PA 19144

Essential Shift, LLC

Strategy Arts Strategy Arts provides consulting services to support the development, communication, and implementation of strategy and organizational change.

Our strategic planning experts, facilitators and artists combine creative and analytical techniques with visual

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What sustainability initiative are you most proud of?

Jay Coen Gilbert Co-founder, B Lab

“That more than 7,000 businesses are using the free, confidential B Impact Assessment to compare, improve and communicate their positive impact on their workers, communities and the environment.

By measuring what matters, these businesses are attracting and retaining the best talent by demonstrating that they are places where people can bring their whole selves to work.”

Joyce Moore Financial Services A full-service financial planning practice, specializing in retirement, estate planning and socially responsible investing. A leader in community investing, Joyce Moore Financial Services wants to pair your values with your investments. Socially responsible investment management; Registered Investment Advisor; long-term care and disability insurance; commission or hourly fee rates. Members of: Progressive Asset Management, First Affirmative Financial Network, Co-Op America, Social Investment Forum.

Contact: Joyce Moore www.jmfs.com jmoore@prg-group.net Phone: (610) 966-6127 Fax: (610) 966-6128 P.O. Box 175 Macungie, PA 18062

Sostenica Contact: Alan J. Wright www.sostenica.org alan.wright@sostenica.org Phone: (610) 399-5228 Fax: (610) 399-6621 1019 Ashley Rd. West Chester, PA 19382

Triskeles Foundation Contact: Clemens Pietzner www.triskeles.org office@triskeles.org Phone: (610) 321-9876 Fax: (610) 321-0995 707 Eagleview Blvd., Ste. 105 Exton, PA 19341

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Fundraising Consultants Bonbids: you bid, you win, you give every time Contact: Monique Giroux www.bonbids.com monique@bonbids.com Phone: (610) 444-4731 5 Nine Gates Rd. Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Graphic Design & Web Design [G] Wis Concepts Contact: Mather Wiswall www.gwisconcepts.com mather@gwisconcepts.com Phone: (610) 547-2256 3513 Bowman St. Philadelphia, PA 19129

I-SITE Contact: Ian Cross www.i-site.com ian@i-site.com Phone: (215) 413-3135 15 S. 3rd St., Ste. 200 Philadelphia, PA 19106

Kolbedesign, LLC Kolbedesign is a family-run design studio that helps small businesses grow through high quality branding, print and web design. We help our clients present themselves in a creative, professional and effective manner.

Kolbedesign is a boutique studio run by people- and planet-friendly folks!

Contact: Kate Kolbe www.kolbedesignllc.com kate@kolbedesignllc.com Phone: (215) 806-5626 P.O. Box 52 Willow Grove, PA 19090

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YIKES, Inc.

Contact: Laryssa Kwoczak www.Lk-Gd.com laryssa@lk-gd.com Phone: (215) 645-2796 2727 Clayton St. Philadelphia, PA 19152

YIKES, Inc. provides smart, effective, customdesigned Web solutions for businesses and nonprofit organizations. We specialize in WordPress, PHP and ColdFusion web development, and custom front-end design. SBN members are eligible for a 5% discount off most services.

Contact: Jodie E. Saueraker www.yikesinc.com info@yikesinc.com Phone: (215) 238-8801 Fax: (215) 238-8802 204 E. Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125

Skidmutro Creative + Layout Skidmutro is a graphic design studio with a reputation for innovative design and superior customer service. Clients range from local restaurants, such as Cafe Lift, to nonprofits, such as the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, to corporations, such as Panasonic. We cater to budgets big and small!

Contact: Sierra Skidmore www.skidmutro.com creative@skidmutro.com Phone: (215) 307-3275 4335 Pine St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

TEACH Information Technology, LLC

TEACH Information Technology (TEACH IT) provides services that include web design, ecommerce, mobile websites, mobile apps, video and social media. We provide information technology that imparts skills and provides knowledge for social change and the advancement of humanity. TEACH IT! Contact: John Spencer www.teachitinc.com jspencer@teachitinc.com Phone: (215) 804-9176 Fax: (215) 242-5522 P.O. Box 151 Flourtown, PA 19031

Twist Communications, LLP Contact: Fredrick Yavorsky www.twistcomm.com fred@twistcomm.com Phone: (215) 884-1862 Fax: (215) 884-3697 817 Fox Chase Rd. Jenkintown, PA 19046

WFGD Studio Contact: Marcella Coffey www.wfgd.net marcy@wfgd.net Phone: (215) 413-9140 Fax: (215) 413-9143 The Cast Iron Building 718 Arch St, Ste. 100 Philadelphia, PA 19106

Green Packaging Be Satori Contact: Mariagrazia LaFauci www.ecozip-bags.com mariagrazia033@aol.com Phone: (267) 992-6283 Fax: (267) 318-7962 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Green Packaging, Inc Green Packaging, Inc. is a distributor of environmentally friendly packaging materials. Our products protect your products and the environment. We are approved members of Co-Op America and One Percent for the Planet.

Contact: Wayne A. Siefert www.GreenPackaginginc.com wayne@greenpackaginginc.com Phone: (215) 368-7265 Fax: (215) 368-7269 650 N. Cannon Ave. Lansdale, PA 19446

Lap Distributors Lap Distributors is a 46-year-old, full-service janitorial and food service disposable supplier. We carry recyclable paper goods, recycled trash liners, biodegradeable food service disposables, and “DfEcertified chemicals, mostly sourced locally.” Our efficiency helps your business and our world.

Contact: Paul Lapinson www.lapdistributors.com paul@lapdistributors.com Phone: (215) 744-4000 Fax: (215) 744-5717 3515 Amber St. Philadelphia, PA 19134

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Maxwell-McKenney Inc. Contact: Matthew McKenney maxmcmatt@aol.com Phone: (856) 310-0700 116 White Horse Pk. Haddon Heights, NJ 08035

Penn Jersey Paper Co. PJP is a distributor of quality products in packaging, paper, janitorial chemicals, janitorial equipment, food equipment, tabletop supplies, and kitchen supplies. We provide sustainable solutions from foodservice packaging to janitorial cleaning solutions.

Contact: Glenn Harbison www.pjponline.com gharbison@pjponline.com Phone: (215) 992-5283 Fax: (215) 618-0770 9355 Blue Grass Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19114

Sire Press, LLC Contact: Chris Romano www.sirepress.com sirepress@gmail.com Phone: (267) 909-9233 3237 Amber St., Fl. 2 S. Philadelphia, PA 19134

Union Packaging, LLC

Union Packaging LLC (UP), located in Yeadon, Pa., is a leading paperboard manufacturer dedicated to making FDA-compliant folding cartons in the Quick Service Restaurant market utilizing flexographic printing capabilities as well as high speed folding/ gluing machines. Founded in 1999, UP is a certified Minority Business Enterprise that provides competitively priced, nested, clamshells, flat and formed paperboard cartons. UP has evolved into a packaging manufacturer capable of providing the quality, innovation and cost effectiveness demanded by its customers.

Contact: Mike Pearson www.unionpkg.com tech@unionpkg.com Phone: (610) 622-7001 Fax: (610) 622-7006 6250 Baltimore Ave. Yeadon, PA 19050

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Insurance Betsy Spivak Insurance Services, LLC Contact: Betsy J. Spivak Website coming soon betsy@betsyspivakinsurance.com Phone: (267) 318-7081 Fax: (267) 348-4161 2424 E. York St., Ste. 311 Philadelphia, PA 19125

EMA Group Benefits, Inc. At EMA, we specialize in health insurance. We represent you and NOT your insurer. You get a dedicated support staff to handle your needs.

We work with you ALL YEAR to keep your plan running smoothly. Talk to us about a custom solution for you.

You might not even have to switch insurers! It’s as easy as calling us and speaking to a member of our team about your health insurance, Medicare or benefits needs.

Contact: Edward T. MacConnell www.emabenefits.com edmac@emabenefits.com Phone: (800) 924-6718 Fax: (800) 668-2960 2381 Philmont Ave. Huntington Valley, PA 19006

Jennifer Ann Hall, New York Life Insurance Company Contact: Jennifer Ann Hall www.linkedin.com/pub/ jennifer-ann-hall/16/86/929 jahall@ft.newyorklife.com Phone: (610) 660-5893 555 E. City Line Ave., Ste. 800 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Legal Services The Erb Law Firm Contact: Kelly Phillips www.erblaw.com taxgirl@erblaw.com Phone: (610) 993-2690 20 S. Valley Rd., Ste. 103 Paoli, PA 19301

JustLaws PLLC Contact: Steve Masters, Esq. www.justlaws.org steve@justlaws.org Phone: (484) 483-3344 Fax: (215) 710-8787 621 W. Mt. Airy Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119

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Kleinbard Bell & Brecker, LLP

Solnick & Levin, LLC

Contact: Mary Beth Gray www.kleinbard.com mbgray@kleinbard.com Phone: (215) 496-7255 Fax: (215) 568-0140 One Liberty Place 1650 Market St., 46th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Contact: Jay Solnick www.solnicklevin.com info@solnicklevin.com Phone: (215) 481-9979 Fax: (215) 481-9980 261 Old York Rd. Jenkintown, PA 19046

Law Office of Heather C. Winett Contact: Heather Winett, Esq. www.WinettLaw.com hcw@winettlaw.com Phone: (215) 837-1492 Fax: (215) 592-0792 Two Penn Center Plaza, 1500 JFK Blvd., Ste. 200 Philadelphia, PA 19102

Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP (MGKF) Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP concentrates its practice in environmental, energy, and land use law and litigation. It represents clients ranging from Fortune 100 corporations to small, privately held enterprises, both in the Mid-Atlantic region and on a national basis.

Contact: John Kirk www.mgkflaw.com mgkflaw@mgkflaw.com Phone: (484) 430-5700 Fax: (484) 430-5711 401 City Ave., Ste. 500 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Morgen Cheshire, Esq., LLC Our mission is to provide affordable and accessible legal counsel for nonprofit organizations of all sizes, throughout all phases of their development. We exclusively serve the nonprofit sector, helping innovative and entrepreneurial nonprofit leaders develop sustainable and compliant business models for their organizations.

Contact: Morgen Cheshire www.morgencheshireesquire.com m.cheshire@verizon.net Phone: (267) 761-1135 201 W. Allens Ln. Philadelphia, PA 19119

Sharon Wilson Esquire, LLC Contact: Sharon Wilson, Esq. s.wils@att.net Phone: (215) 985-4566 215 S. Broad St., 2nd Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Marketing, Communications & Public Relations ab.editing ab.editing is a worldclass writing, editing and proofreading service. We serve nonprofits, environmentally responsible businesses, ESL students and professionals. We improve your words, providing error-free copy that clearly and gracefully communicates your message to your audience. And we are often able to meet tight deadlines!

Contact: Alan Biehn www.ab-editing.com alan@ab-editing.com Phone: (215) 287-5439 Doylestown, PA 18901

BarberGale Group As a certified B Corporation, BarberGale provides sustainable brand development and creative design solutions for companies that market environmentally positive, fiscally sound, and socially responsible products, services, and corporate values. Designing compassionate, prosperous and sustainable brands makes our work worth doing.

Contact: Cynthia Gale www.barbergale.com cgale@barbergale.com Phone: (610) 705-3606 Fax: (610) 705-3565 172 N. Hanover St. Pottstown, PA 19464

Cardenas Grant Communications Contact: Luz Cardenas Virilli www.cgcimpact.com luz@cgcimpact.com Phone: (215) 854-4089 Fax: (215) 965-9617 Two Penn Center Plaza, 1500 JFK Blvd., Ste 200 Philadelphia, PA 19102

Business Services

Community Marketing Concepts, Inc. (CMC)

Michael Kleiner Public Relations and Web Design

CMC is a full-service marketing agency specializing in community engagement. We educate, create awareness and change behaviors. Using traditional and non-traditional tactics, we eliminate barriers through creativity, key insights and an intimate knowledge of targeted audiences.

Contact: Ashley Pearson www.communitymarketing concepts.com ashley@communitymarketing concepts.com Phone: (215) 871-0900 Fax: (215) 871-5920 7300 City Ave., Ste. 330 Philadelphia, PA 19151

Making the Unknown Known. Awardwinning author, writer, public relations pro. PR and websites are integrated, integral parts of your business. Onestop shopping keeps your professional image consistent. Creativity, innovative, thinking “outside the box.” Authors, small businesses, special events.

Contact: Michael Kleiner www.kleinerprweb.com kleinerpr@kleinerprweb.com Phone: (215) 704-2397 Fax: (215) 247-6523 127 W. Sedgwick St. Philadelphia, PA 19119

Open Haus Studio, LLC

evolvor media Contact: Eric Hebert www.evolvor.com eric@evolvor.com Phone: (215) 450-5804 1132 E. Dunton St. Philadelphia, PA 19123

Green Dandelion Marketing & Sales, Inc. Contact: Cherron Perry-Thomas www.greendandelion.info info@greendandelion.info Phone: (215) 868-5618 P.O. Box 12296 Philadelphia, PA, 19144

Harmelin Media Contact: Joanne Harmelin www.harmelin.com president@harmelin.com Phone: (610) 668-7900 525 Righters Ferry Rd. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

LinguiSearch, Inc. Contact: David Schellenberg www.linguisearch.com accounts@linguisearch.com Phone: (215) 923-5287 Fax: (206) 309-0386 The Philadelphia Building, 1315 Walnut St., Ste. 1132 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Lokalty, Inc. Contact: Balu Chandrasekaran www.lokalty.com founders@lokalty.com Phone: (267) 702-0002 100 S. Broad St., Ste. 1515 Philadelphia, PA 19110

Open Haus Studio is a creative agency that specializes in branding, marketing, advertising and design. With 20+ years of experience, we’ve learned that an honest and open exchange of ideas with clients will cultivate successful relationships where creativity flourishes and results speak for themselves.

Contact: Heather Hunt-Casper www.openhausstudio.com info@openhausstudio.com Phone: (484) 604-0805 619 W. Miner St. West Chester, PA 19382

Orly Zeewy, Brand Identity Consultant Contact: Orly Zeewy www.zeewy.com orly@zeewy.com Phone: (610) 642-1747 Fax: (610) 642-2839 P.O. Box 612 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Paige Wolf Media & Public Relations Contact: Paige Wolf www.paigewolf.com paige@paigewolf.com Phone: (215) 413-3790 Fax: (215) 413-2095 419 S. 12th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

reed | group Contact: Ted Reed www.reedgroup-research.com reedgroupresearch@gmail.com Phone: (215) 564-2835 Fax: (215) 564-2894 Two Penn Center, 1500 JFK Blvd., Ste. 711 Philadelphia, PA 19102

What sustainability initiative are you most proud of?

Mia and Tracy Levesque Owners, YIKES, Inc.

“Through all the trials and tribulations, challenges and surprises, our team persevered to complete the first LEED Platinum mixed-use rehab project in Pennsylvania. Working in a green office space allows us to share the message of sustainability with anyone who comes through our doors.”

Romanik Communications Mantra: Authentic Stories. Resonant Tones. Sustainable Brands. Mission: To create communication strategies that build meaningful relationships between brands and consumers.

Services: Sustainability communications, public relations, brand tone development, package design intelligence.

Contact: Ron Romanik www.romanik.com ron@romanik.com Phone: (855) 226-7668 Fax: (484) 841-2860 4997 N. Twin Valley Rd., Ste. 7 Elverson, PA 19520

Strategic Communications and Planning Contact: John Beilenson www.aboutscp.com jbeilenson@aboutscp.com Phone: (610) 687-5495 Fax: (610) 687-5496 34 West Ave., Ste. E Wayne, PA 19087

Networks Women’s Yellow Pages of Greater Philadelphia

The #1 resource for finding women in business in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Contact: Ellen Fisher www.philawyp.com info@philawyp.com Phone: (610) 446-4747 P.O. Box 1002 Havertown, PA 19083

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Printing Services Alcom Printing Group, Inc.

Proud to be the 13th printer in the U.S. to achieve third party certification as a Sustainable Green Printer (SGP). We are a leading provider of integrated solutions for print, direct mail marketing and business development solutions utilizing integrated marketing initiatives.

Contact: Sharon Tucker www.alcomprinting.com stucker@alcomprinting.com Phone: (215) 513-1600 140 Christopher Ln. Harleysville, PA 19438

Global Packaging, Inc. Global Packaging is proud to be certified as a Sustainable Green Printer.

Global supplies printed packaging— up to 10 Colors—in bags, stand-up pouches and rollstock to some of the world’s largest consumer products goods companies. Our markets include diaper/healthcare packaging, frozen foods, bakery items, and towel and tissue overwraps.

Contact: Debbie Hobbs www.glopkg.com deborah.hobbs@glopkg.com Phone: (484) 831-1118 Fax: (484) 362-2118 P.O. Box 187 Oaks, PA 19456

Magagna & Company Contact: Nancy Magagna www.magagna.com sales@magagna.com Phone: (610) 941-2758 Fax: (610) 941-2990 200 Barr Harbor Dr., Ste. #400 West Conshohocken, PA 19428

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Paper Crane Press Printing company serving the Philadelphia area arts, nonprofit and progressive communities since 1986. We promote recycled paper and maintain an environmentally responsible workplace. IWW union shop.

Contact: Matthew Horwitz www.papercranepress.com papercranepress@verizon.net Phone: (610) 358-9496 Fax: (610) 358-1844 2 New Rd., Ste. 129 Aston, PA 19014

Software/Technology ATR Systems Contact: Laura Hoover www.atrsystems.com laura@atrsystems.com Phone: (215) 443-8720 2049 Stout Dr., Ste. A-1 Warminster, PA 18974

Azavea Software development firm that specializes in creating web and mobile software for geography and mapping. Expertise in land conservation, planning, cultural resources, elections, crime analysis, visualization and data mining.

Contact: Robert Cheetham www.azavea.com cheetham@azavea.com Phone: (215) 925-2600 Fax: (215) 925-2663 340 N. 12th St., Ste. 402 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Interpret Green Contact: Craig Johnson www.interpretgreen.com craig.johnson@interpret green.com Phone: (215) 482-6600 Fax: (215) 482-0600 1100 Livezey Ln. Philadelphia, PA 19119

IT Solutions Consulting, Inc. Contact: Jim Higgins www.itsolutions-inc.com jim.higgins@itsolutions-inc.com Phone: (215) 886-7166 Fax: (215) 886-7176 414 Commerce Dr., Ste. 150 Fort Washington, PA 19034

Zivtech, LLC ZivTech makes it easy for non-technical people to complete highly complex online tasks. We use the program Drupal, which is the premier

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Contact: Alex Urevick-Ackelsberg www.zivtech.com alex@zivtech.com Phone: (215) 922-2692 Fax: (215) 525-4324 32 S. Strawberry St., 2nd Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19106

Clothing & Accessories Apparel Circle Thrift Contact: Martha Grace www.circlethrift.com circlethrift@gmail.com Phone: (215) 423-1222 2233 Frankford Ave. and 1125 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19125

Dansko Since 1990, Dansko has been a leader in providing innovative comfort footwear while standing at the forefront of sustainable and ethical business practices. We distribute shoes and boots to more than 2,500 premium U.S. and international retail locations.

Contact: Marc Vettori www.dansko.com marc.vettori@dansko.com Phone: (610) 869-8335 33 Federal Rd. West Grove, PA 19390

Duke & Winston Duke & Winston is a Philadelphiabased clothing and dog line, launched in 2009 by Seun Olubodun and his English bulldog. As a young and largely “one man and his dog" company, we strive to create products that meet the expectations for quality and style, while striving to source and produce products made in the U.S. or in the Philadelphia area.

Contact: Seun Olubodun www.duke-winston.com duke@duke-winston.com Phone: (267) 639-5594 633 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19123

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Kembrel Contact: Stephan Jacob www.kembrel.com stephan@kembrel.com Phone: (866) 219-2197 1219 Locust St. and pop-up location at 1822 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19107

Orgotton Orgotton (organic + cotton) is owned by sisters Kristy and Stefanie Emery, and was created to fill a need and inspire change. We dedicate ourselves to helping the environment by offering sustainable, eco-friendly clothing that’s good for you and the planet.

Contact: Kristy Emery www.orgotton.com info@orgotton.com Phone: (215) 436-9ECO 192 Forrest Dr. Holland, PA 18966

Promo Bebopp Contact: Charles Miller www.promobebopp.com bebopp@verizon.net Phone: (267) 226-4248 Fax: (267) 386-2372 141 S. Rolling Rd. Springfield, PA 19064

SA VA (division of S.V.A. Holdings Corporation) SA VA is a groundbreaking clothing brand based on effortless, individual style and social consciousness. The brand is comprised of a flagship store and design studio, adjacent garment center and an online fashion community and store. SA VA is locally made, globally inspired and community-focused fashion.

Contact: Sarah Van Aken www.savafashion.com info@savafashion.com Phone: (215) 496-0408 Fax: (215) 496-0925 1700 Sansom St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Steel Pony Contact: Joanne Litz www.steelpony.com joanne@steelpony.com Phone: (215) 467-6065 Fax: (215) 271-7709 P.O. Box 2549 Philadelphia, PA 19147

Sustainable Threads Contact: Poonam Abbi www.sustainablethreads.com contactus@sustainablethreads.com

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United By Blue (UBB) Contact: Alli Blum www.unitedbyblue.com alli@unitedbyblue.com Phone: (800) 779-0240 Fax: (866) 611-9670 340 N. 12th St., Ste. 422 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Wardrobe Boutique The Wardrobe Boutique is a recycled women’s clothing and accessory store to benefit The Career Wardrobe, a nonprofit that helps women transition to work by providing professional clothing and job search skills.

Contact: Jessica Fischer www.wardrobeboutique.org boutique@careerwardrobe.org Phone: (215) 568-2660 Fax: (215) 568-5998 1822 Spring Garden St., 2nd Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19130

Jewelry & Textiles Local Strands Contact: Dana Consalvo www.localstrands.com dana@localstrands.com Phone: (267) 297-7663 7901 Henry Ave., A504 Philadelphia, PA 19128

NOVI Contact: Olou Koucoi www.novifairtrade.com ok@novitradeco.com Phone: (440) 829-0453 1650 Arch St., Ste. 1905 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Lili Daliessio Designs, LLC Lili Daliessio Designs is a local firm that designs high quality jewelry and accessories.

Contact: Lili Daliessio www.lilidaliessiodesigns.com lilidaliessiodesigns@yahoo.com Phone: (610) 800-6583 Fax: (610) 833-1050 525 Maddock St. Crum Lynne, PA 19022

Siw Thai Silk, Inc. Contact: Susan Firestone www.siwthaisilk.com susan@siwthaisilk.com Phone: (215) 295-6198 Fax: (215) 295-0190 4 N. Circle Yardley, PA 19067

Education & Media

Education & Media Education Community College of Philadelphia, Corporate Solutions Corporate Solutions at Community College of Philadelphia is the area's premier gateway for employers looking to increase their competitive advantage by offering employees the opportunity to gain new professional skills or strengthen existing ones.

Contact: Waverly Coleman www.ccp.edu wcoleman@ccp.edu Phone: (215) 496-6158 Fax: (267) 299-5950 1751 Callowhill St., Rm. C1-13 Philadelphia, PA 19130

Fox School of Business & Management, Temple University Established in 1918, the Fox School of Business, Temple University has a distinguished tradition of preparing business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs for successful careers. Today, it is the largest, most comprehensive business school in the greater Philadelphia region, and among the largest in the world with nearly 6,500 students, 175 full-time faculty and more than 59,000 alumni.

Contact: Lynne Andersson www.fox.temple.edu landerss@temple.edu Phone: (215) 204-5088 Alter Hall, 1801 Liacouras Walk Philadelphia, PA 19122

Harrison Special Educational Services Special Needs Education Advocacy and Consultancy Services for children pre-K to 12th grade in the Greater Philadelphia region. Working in partnership with students with disabilities and parents to create an optimum learning environment, through collaborative and proactive planning with school districts.

Contact: Lynne Harrison www.lynnedharrison.com advocacy@lynnedharrison.com Phone: (610) 504-0076 4041 Ridge Ave., Ste. 45-401 Philadelphia, PA 19129

Kimberton Waldorf School

Philadelphia Youth Network

Contact: Allyn Weiser www.kimberton.org allyn@kimberton.org Phone: (610) 933-3635 Fax: (610) 935-6985 P.O. Box 350 Kimberton, PA 19442

Contact: Jessica Bercholc www.pyninc.org jbercholc@pyninc.org Phone: (267) 502-3738 Fax: (267) 502-3838 714 Market St., Ste. 304 Philadelphia, PA 19106

Penn State Brandywine

Philadelphia Zoo The Philadelphia Zoo’s mission—to advance discovery, understanding and stewardship of the natural world through compelling exhibitions and interpretations of living animals and plants—is supported by its state-ofthe-art animal exhibits, healthcare facilities and award-winning education and conservation programs.

Contact: Valerie Peckham www.philadelphiazoo.org peckham.valerie@phillyzoo.org Phone: (215) 243-5347 Fax: (215) 243-0219 3400 W. Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104

Penn State Brandywine is a Fair Trade campus offering a variety of degree and certificate programs.

Professional development training and workshops are available.

Contact: Margaret Bacheler www.brandywine.psu.edu mbw10@psu.edu Phone: (610) 892-1306 25 Yearsley Mill Rd. Media, PA 19063

Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies

Waratah Communications, LLC

As the School of Graduate Professional Studies of Penn State University, we offer masters degrees in business, education, finance, information science, leadership development, software and systems engineering, and training design and development; and continuing professional education programs. We have MBA specializations in sustainability, entrepreneurship, information technology and healthcare.

Contact: Barrie Litzky www.sgps.psu.edu barrielitzky@psu.edu Phone: (610) 725-5286 Fax: (610) 725-5224 30 E. Swedesford Rd. Malvern, PA 19355

Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND) Contact: Hillary Kane www.phennd.org hillarya@pobox.upenn.edu Phone: (215) 573-2379 Fax: (215) 573-1134 3451 Walnut St., Ste. P-117 Philadelphia, PA 19104

Contact: Debbie Early www.waratahcommunications.com info@waratahcommunications.com Phone: (610) 616-2177 P.O. Box 759 Downingtown, PA 19335

Environmental Education & Advocacy The Academy of Natural Sciences Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences is America’s oldest natural history museum, and a world leader in biodiversity and environmental research. The Academy carries out its mission to encourage and cultivate the sciences by exploring the remarkable diversity of our natural world and sharing these discoveries with the public through innovative exhibits, publications and educational programming.

Contact: Roland Wall www.ansp.org rwall@ansp.org Phone: (215) 299-1108 Fax: (215) 299-1079 1900 Ben Franklin Pkwy.

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) Contact: Andrew Sharp www.pennfuture.org sharp@pennfuture.org

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Phone: (215) 545-9692 Fax: (215) 545-9637 1500 Walnut St., Ste. 502 Philadelphia, PA 19102

Clean Air Council Contact: Martin Hage www.cleanair.org mhage@cleanair.org Phone: (215) 567-4004 Fax: (215) 567-5791 135 S. 19th St., Ste. 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103

EVX Team Contact: Ann Cohen www.evxteam.org acohen@evxteam.org Phone: (215) 817-4951 Fax: (215) 483-7704 The Navy Yard, Quarters A 1413 Langley Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19112

Philadelphia Global Water Initiative Contact: Stan Laskowski www.pgwi.org president@pgwi.org Phone: (610) 529-1468 640 Waterworks Dr. Philadelphia, PA 19130

Riverbend Environmental Education Center Contact: Laurie M. Bachman www.riverbendeec.org lbachman@riverbendeec.org Phone: (610) 527-5234 Fax: (610) 527-1161 1950 Spring Mill Rd. Gladwyne, PA 19035

The Sustainability Workshop The mission of the Sustainability Workshop is to create schools that unleash the creative and intellectual potential of young people to solve the world’s toughest problems.

Contact: Ann Cohen www.workshopschool.org acohen@evxteam.org Phone: (215) 650-6850 The Navy Yard, Quarters A 1413 Langley Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19112

Sustainable Choices Contact: Dottie Baumgarten www.sustainchoices.net dottiebaumgarten@gmail.com Phone: (215) 870-5650 145 Harrison Ave. Glenside, PA 19038

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UC Green, Inc. Contact: Sue MacQueen www.ucgreen.org suemacqueen@ucgreen.org Phone: (215) 573-4684 Fax: (215) 898-2167 4613 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143

Urban Tree Connection Contact: Skip Weiner www.urbantreeconnection.org info@urbantreeconnection.org Phone: (215) 877-7203 5125 Woodbine Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19131

Media & Publication Got Bragging Rights Contact: Keala Tyler www.gotbraggingrights.com admin@gotbraggingrights.com P.O. Box 346 Chalfont, PA 18914

Grid Grid is a monthly magazine devoted to Philadelphia’s rising sustainability movement. Whether it’s spotlighting products from local family farmers, covering legislation that keeps cyclists safe, or offering tips for managing energy costs, our pages are devoted to the businesses, ideas, arts and activism that make our city an increasingly exciting place to be.

Contact: Alex Mulcahy www.gridphilly.com alex@gridphilly.com Phone: (215) 625-9850 x102 Fax: (215) 625-9967 1032 Arch St., 3rd Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19107

Philadelphia Public School Notebook Contact: Paul Socolar www.thenotebook.org notebook@thenotebook.org Phone: (215) 951-0330 x2107 Fax: (215) 951-0342 3721 Midvale Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129

Video/Film Coyopa Productions, Inc. Coyopa Productions is a full-service film and video production company.

We enjoy partnering with individuals and organizations to create meaningful content, with a special focus on education, spirituality and sustainable living themes.

Contact: Richard Hoffmann

www.coyopa.com rich@coyopa.com Phone: (215) 238-0578 Fax: (215) 238-0572 340 N. 12th St., Ste. 312 Philadelphia, PA 19107

What sustainability initiative are you most proud of?

"As a leadership development consultancy, we apply principles of

Mangrove Media, LLC Contact: Ben Kalina www.mangrovemedia.net ben@mangrovemedia.net Phone: (914) 489-7171 Fax: (215) 238-9334 1121 Dickinson St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

sustainability directly to leadership.

Human+Nature

energy to lead effectively for the long

Contact: Leslie Birch www.humanplusnature.com leslie@humanplusnature.com Phone: (215) 806-2808 870 N. 28th St., Ste. 201 Philadelphia, PA 19130

run. By keeping Mondays meeting-

One practice that I personally employ is called “Meetless Mondays.” As the visionary and driver of this organization, it’s critical that I stay energetically “well-funded,” keeping reserves of time, creativity, and

Colleen Bracken

President and Founder, Bracken Leadership

free, the day can be used for visioning, planning, learning, catching up— anything that restores and refuels me as a leader.”

Primitive World Productions Contact: Michael Schweisheimer www.pwpvideo.com melissa@pwpvideo.com Phone: (215) 848-0594 Fax: (215) 848-6255 6368 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19144

Energy Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Alternative Energy, Inc. Contact: Bill Finch www.altern-energy.com bill@altern-energy.com Phone: (484) 593-4262 Fax: (610) 269-1565 107 Wooded Acres Ln. Downingtown, PA 19335

BlackGold Biofuels Contact: Emily Landsburg www.blackgoldbiofuels.com info@blackgoldbiofuels.com Phone: (215) 253-5844 Fax: (215) 764-5073 1528 Walnut St., Fl. 21 Philadelphia, PA 19102

Clean Markets, LLC Clean Markets is a leading market development firm, focused on growing market share for clean energy solutions and environmentally sustainable technologies. We develop and execute impactful marketing and business

strategies for utility and government programs and for clean energy entrepreneurs. Our market insight and executive-level expertise enable us to deliver tangible results—members of our team have been successfully changing minds and behaviors for more than 30 years.

Contact: Ellen Lutz www.cleanmarketswork.com elutz@cleanmarketswork.com Phone: (215) 381-2925 Fax: (215) 248-2381 40 W. Evergreen Ave., Ste. 101 Philadelphia, PA 19118

Community Energy, Inc. Contact: Amy Failing www.communityenergyinc.com amy.failing@community energyinc.com Phone: (484) 654-2464 x130 Three Radnor Corporate Center, 100 Matsonford Rd., Ste. 300 Radnor, PA 19087

The Energy Cooperative The Energy Cooperative is a nonprofit, member-owned cooperative providing renewable electricity, biodiesel and heating oil to households, businesses, nonprofits and municipalities. In business for more than 30 years, The Energy Cooperative offers the best combination of price and service for our thousands of members throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Contact: Angela Kassahun

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Energy Coordinating Agency The Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA), a local nonprofit organization, provides a broad range of services to help home and business owners save energy and water, and works with others toward a sustainable energy future. ECA administers the EnergyWorks Program, to help all homeowners in the Philadelphia region improve the energy efficiency of their home. ECA’s LEED Gold Training Center provides workforce development and training leading to national certification in energy efficiency and building science.

Contact: Walter Yakabosky www.ecasavesenergy.org walty@ecasavesenergy.org Phone: (215) 609-1450 Fax: (215) 739-1526 106 W. Clearfield St. Philadelphia, PA 19133

EEB Hub Contact: Laurie Actman www.eebhub.org info@eebhub.org Phone: (215) 218-7590 Fax: (215) 218-7587 4747 S. Broad. St., Ste 210 Philadelphia, PA 19112

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What sustainability initiative are you most proud of?

Penny Ordway Founder, Eviama Life Spa

"Designing the first green spa in the region 11 years ago! We envisioned a healthy interior for clients, for ourselves and for our precious planet. Researching and procuring green construction materials was a challenge back then! Among all the non-toxic finishes and bamboo, there’s a great deal of natural light. We've never used fossil fuels to power the spa, we distill our own water, and love the efficacy of biodynamic and organic products.

Our joy is helping sustain people's beauty, physical confidence and spiritual balance.”

Effluential Synergies, LLC Contact: William Toffey www.effluentialsynergies.com wtoffey@effluentialsynergies.com Phone: (215) 821-2006 9001 Verree Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19115

Everest Solar, Inc. Contact: Nathan Edmunds www.everestsolargroup.com sales@everestsolargroup.com Phone: (302) 740-6858 1408 Arron Cir. Wilmington, DE 19803

Greenwords Contact: Robert Benjamin www.greenwords.net robert.benjamin@greenwords.net Phone: (609) 587-9069 Fax: (609) 587-9069 4 Greenbriar Dr. Hamilton, NJ 08690

Harness The Sun Contact: Spencer Wright www.buildzoom.com/contractor/ harness-the-sun-llc lspencerwright@comcast.net Phone: (267) 258-2931 Williamstown, NJ 08094

Independence LED Independence LED Lighting is a Pennsylvaniabased manufacturer of industry leading ‘Linear’ LED products. In addition to producing top quality

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Smith Sustainable Design

Main Line Security & Energy Services

Solar LED Innovations, LLC

Contact: Drew Melman www.MainLineSecurity.com drew@mainlinesecurity.com Phone: (610) 971-9710 Fax: (610) 795-7385 P.O. Box 603 Wynnewood, PA 19096

National Energy Technologies, LLC Contact: Scott Milne www.nationalenergytech.com scottm@nationalenergytech.com Phone: (215) 783-5743 467 Rick Rd. Southampton, PA 18966

PHP Energy Solutions lighting products, the company offers comprehensive support services for its growing Authorized Reseller Network.

Contact: Charlie Szoradi www.independenceled.com charlie@independenceled.com Phone: (484) 588-5406 487 Devon Park Dr. Wayne, PA 19087

Contact: Marvin Hinnant www.phpenergysolutions.com marvin@phpenergysolutions.com Phone: (484) 213-1666 1 W. Lansdowne Ave. Lansdowne, PA 19050

Practical Energy Solutions

Infinite Solar Contact: Andrew Zimdahl www.solarschoolpa.com info@infinite-solar.com Phone: (215) 464-6460 Fax: (866) 812-8661 2880 Comly Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19154

Lowry EcoSolutions, LLC Contact: Eric Lowry www.lowryecosolutions.com ericlowry@lowryeco.com Phone: (484) 416-0161 Fax: (484) 840-5263 109 St. Pauls Rd. Ardmore, PA 19003

MaGrann Associates MaGrann Associates is an energy efficiency/green building engineering and consulting firm serving Greater Philadelphia. Since 1982, we have partnered with clients to deliver exceptional performance in customized building design, program management and green building certification with the end goal of building better green homes for everyone.

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Practical Energy Solutions works with businesses, schools, and municipalities in taking a stepped approach to energy initiatives. We walk you through each step of the program, from the initial energy assessment/ audit to the engineering, implementation and performance measurement and verification.

Contact: Paul Spiegel www.practicalenergy.net info@practicalenergy.net Phone: (610) 430-1382 Fax: (610) 430-1375 101 E. Evans St., Ste. 2 West Chester, PA 19380

Rushforth Solar, LLC Contact: Jan Marie Rushforth www.RushforthSolar.com rushforth@comcast.net Phone: (610) 520-1968 Fax: (610) 520-1969 3700 Darby Rd. Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Contact: Steven Smith www.smithsustainabledesign.com sbsmith@smithsustainabledesign.com

Phone: (215) 260-7905 25 S. Main St., Ste. #12 Yardley, PA 19067

Contact: Tom Chorman www.solargoose.com info@solargoose.com Phone: (484) 639-4833 910 E. Baltimore Pk. Kennett Square, PA 19348

Solar States Solar States has three goals: 1. To connect Philadelphia public school students with the green collar economy through training and jobs. 2.

Become a leading Power Purchase Agreement provider for commercial building owners. 3. Become a leading Independent Power Producer.

Contact: Micah Gold-Markel www.solar-states.com micah@solar-states.com Phone: (215) 939-6699 1400 N. American St., Ste. 401 Philadelphia, PA 19122

Solar Terrain, LLC Contact: Kristopher Roscoe www.solarphiladelphia.org kris@solarphiladelphia.org Phone: (215) 948-2415 Fax: (215) 689-3159 2929 Poplar St. Philadelphia, PA 19130

This Leaky House Contact: Andrew McDowell www.thisleakyhouse.com

drewmcd@verizon.net Phone: (610) 241-7792 1102 Winchester Tr. Downingtown, PA 19335

Food Beverages Green Street Coffee Roasters Green Street Coffee Roasters is a small batch, specialty coffee company.

We roast high quality coffees in small batches and ensure ethical business practices from seed to cup. A majority of coffee is Fair Trade certified, rainforest alliance certified, bird friendly and USDA organic. Visit us at our shop, purchase coffee online, or at participating retailers throughout Philadelphia.

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Contact: Chris Molieri www.greenstreetcoffee.com greenstreetroasters@gmail.com Phone: (610) 637-9237 1919 Alter St. Philadelphia, PA 19146

One Village Coffee One Village Coffee is a local specialty coffee company committed to the highest quality of fresh, hand-roasted coffee.

We’re also committed to sustainable practices such as fair and direct trade with farmers, roasting organic coffee beans, and supporting development work around the world.

Contact: Steve Hackman www.onevillagecoffee.com steve@onevillagecoffee.com Phone: (215) 721-4818 18 Cassel Rd. Souderton, PA 18964

Philadelphia Brewing Company By keeping it local, Philadelphia’s one and only Philadelphia Brewing Co. is able to provide you with the freshest beer in town! Come take a brewery tour any Saturday 12-3 p.m. and learn how our commitment to sustainability and our community make us stand out from the rest.

Contact: Bill Barton www.philadelphiabrewing.com info@philadelphiabrewing.com Phone: (215) 427-2739 Fax: (215) 427-2730 2423-2439 Amber St. Philadelphia, PA 19125

Philadelphia Distilling Company Philadelphia Distilling is the first microdistillery in the state of

Pennsylvania since prohibition. Handcrafted in Philadelphia, we are proud to produce award winning Bluecoat American Dry Gin, Penn 1681 Rye Vodka, Vieux Carre Absinthe Superieure, XXX Shine White Whiskey, and Custom Label Resort Vodkas. We are wholeheartedly committed to lightening our carbon footprint on our planet and source many ingredients locally whenever possible.

Contact: Meredith Maciolek www.philadelphiadistilling.com info@philadelphiadistilling.com Phone: (215) 671-0346 12285 McNulty Rd. #105 Philadelphia, PA 19154

Philly Fair Trade Roasters, LLC Contact: Joseph Cesa www.phillyfairtrade.com phillyfairtrade@gmail.com Phone: (267) 270-2563 Fax: (215) 592-7395 4634 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143

The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop Contact: Rebecca Goldschmidt www.therandomtearoom.com curiositea@gmail.com Phone: (267) 639-2442 713 N. 4th St. Philadelphia, PA 19123

Triumph Brewing Company Triumph Brewery & Restaurants serve house-made, handcrafted beers, at locations throughout the region. The restaurants offer a diverse menu for all palates with a commitment to local and organic ingredients. Join us for happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch. Private event space overlooking the brewery

What sustainability initiative are you most proud of?

Michael Pearson President, Union Packaging

“Union Packaging is a proud supplier of totally compostable food packaging. All of our paperboard is sourced in well-managed sustainable forests, certified by The Sustainable Forestry Initiative. This, coupled with all water-based inks, makes for a quality earth-friendly alternative to traditional noncompostable food containers.”

is the perfect spot to host both corporate and social events. Beer tastings and tours can be combined with any of our menus.

Contact: Danielle Alderman www.triumphbrewing.com danielle@triumphbrew.com Phone: (215) 625-0855 117 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19106

Yards Brewing Company At Yards, it’s about brewing what we love, loving what we brew, and doing it in the most environmentally friendly way we can. We are a 100% wind-powered brewery with a tasting room for events, parties and tours. We produce award winning ales for area consumption in bottles and kegs. Tours are conducted on Saturdays and Sundays, from 12-4 p.m., and the tasting room is open for take-out beer and on-site consumption. Monday-Saturday 12-7 p.m. and Sundays from 12-4 p.m.

Contact: Zack Artz www.yardsbrewing.com zartz@yardsbrewing.com Phone: (215) 634-2600 Fax: (215) 634-3600 901 N. Delaware Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19123

Cafes/Baked Goods Down Dog Healing Café Philadelphia’s first food and beverage menu based on Ayurveda’s System of Healing. Down Dog Healing Café offers fresh and nourishing “Fast Food” options in a coffee shop environment.

We support seasonal, organic, sustainable, locally grown, and Fair Trade food sources. EAT. DRINK. HEAL. Contact: Kei Kurimoto www.downdoghealing.com kei@downdoghealing.com Phone: (267) 752-8823 1001 S. 10th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

Four Worlds Bakery Contact: Michael Dolich www.fourworldsbakery.com michaeldolich@yahoo.com Phone: (215) 967-1458 4634 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143

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The Franklin Fountain Contact: Ryan Berley www.franklinfountain.com info@franklinfountain.com Phone: (215) 627-1899 116 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19106

Leotah’s Place Coffeehouse Contact: Brittany Lewis www.leotahsplace.wordpress.com leotahsplace@gmail.com Phone: (267) 519-9031 2033 E. York St. Philadelphia, PA 19125

Lovers & Madmen Coffee Contact: Mark Mills www.loversandmadmencoffee.com Phone: (215) 243-9851 28 S. 40th St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

Milk and Honey Market Contact: Annie Baum-Stein www.milkandhoneymarket.com info@milkandhoneymarket.com Phone: (215) 387-MILK (6455) West Philadelphia & Sister Cities Park Philadelphia, PA 19103

Mugshots CoffeeHouse & Cafe Mugshots is a socially conscious café with three locations in Philadelphia, featuring a Fair Trade drink menu and a locally grown food menu consisting of homemade pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Mugshots offers sustainable catering services using biodegradable/ compostable disposables, specializing in party trays, including homemade sweet and savory muffins, baguette and wrap platters, and cocktail-inspired cupcakes! Orders can be placed online.

Contact: Angela Vendetti www.mugshotscoffeehouse.com contact@mugshotscoffeehouse.com Phone: (215) 482-3964 Fax: (267) 514-7146 Locations in Fairmount, Brewerytown and Temple University

Night Kitchen Bakery Contact: Amy Edelman www.NightKitchenBakery.com nightkitchenbakery@comcast.net Phone: (215) 248-9235 7725 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118

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food Catering 12th Street Catering 12th Street Catering is dedicated to an unparalleled level of innovation and a sustainable way of doing business. We use time-tested recipes and the freshest ingredients to bring tremendous creativity to all levels of catered events. Our goal is to exceed all expectations.

Contact: Michele Leff www.12stcatering.com mleff@12stcatering.com Phone: (215) 386-8595 Fax: (215) 386-8598 3312 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

Birchtree Catering Birchtree Catering focuses on fresh, local food and sustainable creative events. We carry a full line of biodegradable wares, including plates, cups and cutlery, and we join efforts as much as possible with Bennett Compost to reduce our waste. We shop locally and only offer our clients the best ingredients the markets and farms have to offer.

We combine these ingredients with custom seasonal menus to create the most stunning flavors possible.

As a small business, we strive for perfection in every event, from weddings to corporate functions, and we can provide services such as rentals, event planning and decor.

Contact: Allegra Fasnacht www.birchtreecatering.com info@birchtreecatering.com Phone: (215) 435-0331 1909 S. Mole St. Philadelphia, PA 19145

Cosmic Catering Contact: Peg A. Botto www.cosmicfoods.com peg@cosmicfoods.com Phone: (215) 978-0900 1 Boathouse Row Philadelphia, PA 19118

Diverse Catering Diverse Catering and Event Design is a globally influenced company working to forward our clients vision with sustainability as one of our primary goals. We strive to offer an inclusive environment for all of our employees, partners and clients by using fresh food locally sourced when possible.

Contact: Ken Correll www.diversecatering.com kencorrell@hotmail.com Phone: (215) 200-8226

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What sustainability initiative are you most proud of?

Feast Your Eyes Catering Feast Your Eyes specializes in onand off-premise events, hosting parties at our new space, Front and Palmer. As members of Fair Food, we have made a commitment to local farm foods. We’re nationally known for our buffet and design work.

Contact: Lynn Buono www.feastyoureyescatering.com lynnb@feastyoureyescatering.com Phone: (215) 634-3002 Fax: (215) 634-3424 1750 N. Front St. Philadelphia, PA 19122

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CEO, TEACH Information Technology, LLC

JPM Catering and Events Contact: Jennifer McCafferty www.jpmcateringandevents.com info@jpmcateringandevents.com Phone: (610) 649-3744 2412 Chestnut Ave. Ardmore, PA 19003

Organic Planet Handcrafted Foods Contact: Lindsay Gilmour www.organicplanet.com lindsaygilmour@ comcast.net Phone: (215) 696-9780 223 W. Hortter St., 1st Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19119

Philadelphia Catering Company Contact: Alan DeCecco www.PhiladelphiaCatering.com info@philadelphiacatering.com Phone: (215) 468-0518 Fax: (215) 468-0818 2019 S. 26th St. Philadelphia, PA 19145

Farm, Agriculture & Local Food Systems Common Market Philadelphia, Inc. Contact: Tatiana Granados-Johnston www.commonmarketphila.org sales@commonmarketphila.org Phone: (215) 275-3435 2901 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129

Fair Food Fair Food is dedicated to bringing locally grown food to the marketplace and promoting a humane, sustainable agriculture system for Philadelphia.

Shop at the Farmstand for a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, poultry, dairy, cheese and eggs from more than 90 local farms. Visit us online to

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Contact: Christina Dowd www.fairfoodphilly.org christina@fairfoodphilly.org Phone: (215) 386-5211 1315 Walnut St., Ste. 522 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Farm to City Contact: Bob Pierson www.farmtocity.org info@farmtocity.org Phone: (215) 733-9599 Fax: (267) 233-0015 1315 Walnut St., Ste. 1526 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Greensgrow Farm Contact: Mary Seton Corboy www.greensgrow.org info@greensgrow.org Phone: (215) 427-2702 Fax: (215) 475-4670 Farm: 2501 E. Cumberland St. Office/Mailing: 2503 E. Firth St. Philadelphia, PA 19125

Harvest Local Foods Contact: Mary Ann Ford www.harvestlocalfoods.com buylocal@harvestlocalfoods.com Phone: (484) 461-7884 Fax: (484) 461-7886 303 Windermere Ave. Lansdowne, PA 19050

Philadelphia CowShare Contact: Jessica Moore www.phillycowshare.com jessica@phillycowshare.com Phone: (267) 872-7294 915 S. 47th St. Philadelphia, PA 19143

“I am most proud of the years working with SBN on the Social Venture Institute. With the Institute I wanted to help SBN give companies and individuals the resources and access to people that are making sustainability a reality, and let them know that the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit is a viable concept worth pursuing for emerging and established companies. I am proud of the role I am playing to increase awareness.”

SmubHub SmubHub intends to fundamentally change the way small restaurants do their purchasing by creating a community of local buyers in order to make sourcing more efficient and more cost-effective. We do this by offering an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers in the restaurant industry. We value local communities and flavors, and we aim to help local restaurants find local suppliers as well as locally grown products.

Contact: Matt Hively www.smubhub.com mhively@smubhub.com Phone: (267) 519-8431 1930 Chestnut St., Ste. 16E Philadelphia, PA 19103

Wyebrook Farm Contact: Dean Carlson www.wyebrookfarm.com dean@wyebrookfarm.com Phone: (610) 942-7481 150 Wyebroook Rd. Honey Brook, PA 19344

Food Manufacturing & Processing Chilly Philly Ice Cream Contact: Coleman Poses www.chillyphilly.com cposes@verizon.net Phone: (215) 510-1750 Fax: (267) 200-0400 7035 Greene St. Philadelphia, PA 19119

Helen’s Pure Foods/ Michele’s Original Contact: Richard Goldberg www.helenspurefoods.com helenspurefoods@aol.com

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Phone: (215) 379-6433 Fax: (215) 663-5340 301 Ryers Ave. Cheltenham, PA 19012

John and Kira’s Chocolates Contact: John Doyle www.johnandkiras.com support@johnandkiras.com Phone: (215) 324-9222 Fax: (215) 893-4915 157 W. Wyoming Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140

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Martindale’s Natural Market Contact: Debbie Formica www.MartindalesNutrition.com martindalesnaturalmarket@ gmail.com Phone: (610) 543-6811 Fax: (610) 544-2310 1172 Baltimore Pk. Springfield, PA 19064

Food Stores & Pharmacies Kimberton Whole Foods A family-owned, independent whole food store with four locations in Pennsylvania: Kimberton, Downingtown, Ottsville and Douglassville. We offer a fine selection of organic and natural foods as well as gourmet specialties.

Visit our Natural Cafe (Kimberton location). We have a wide selection of herbs, homeopathy and supplements as well as sumptuous bath and beauty items. Check out our local body care items. One-stop shopping in a fun and friendly setting.

Contact: Anya Mullen www.KimbertonWholeFoods.com anya@kimbertonwholefoods.com Phone: (610) 935-1444 Fax: (610) 935-1677 P.O. Box 760 Kimberton, PA 19442

Miss Rachel’s Pantry

Chew Philly Food Tours Contact: Elyse Castillo www.phillyfoodtours.com info@phillyfoodtours.com Phone: (855) 243-9215 223 Rector St. Philadelphia, PA 19128

Midnight Munchies

Little Baby’s Ice Cream

Contact: Sheila Waples www.mymidnightmunchies.com info@mymidnightmunchies.com Philadelphia, PA 19144

Contact: Pete Angevine www.littlebabysicecream.com info@littlebabysicecream.com Phone: (267) 867-8567 2311 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125

Picnic, Inc.

Really Fresh Vegan is a vegan food company that provides customers with fresh, organic, chemical-free, non-GMO and preservative-free foods and beverages. Our products range from vegan sandwiches, salads, wraps, dips, sauces, baked goods, dressings and our very popular Irish Moss Protein Drink (a high mineral protein beverage). Catering services coming soon. We look forward to serving you in the future!

Contact: Dorinda Hampton www.reallyfreshvegan.com dorinda.hampton@reallyfresh vegan.com Phone: (267) 971-7520 908 E. Baltimore Pk. Kennett Square, PA 19348

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Picnic, a prepared foods carry out store and café, has been located in University City since 2001, and is committed to consistently providing delicious food and quality service to our customers. Picnic is committed to supporting local, sustainable family farms, as well as small locally owned businesses.

Contact: Anne-Marie Lasher www.picniceats.com eatatpicnic@verizon.net Phone: (215) 222-1608 Fax: (215) 222-1612 3131 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

Reading Terminal Market Mouth-watering aromas. Produce fresh from the field. Amish specialties. Fresh meats, seafood and poultry. Unique, handmade pottery, jewelry and crafts from around the world. The hustle and bustle of a multitude of diverse people. It’s all here in Philadelphia’s historic farmers market.

Contact: Paul Steinke www.readingterminalmarket.org info@readingterminalmarket.org Phone: (215) 922-2317 Fax: (215) 922-2040 51 N. 12th St. Philadelphia, PA 19107

Weavers Way Co-op Contact: Jon McGoran www.weaversway.coop contact@weaversway.coop Phone: (215) 843-2350 Fax: (215) 843-6945 Locations in Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill Philadelphia, PA 19119

Contact: Rachel Klien www.missrachelspantry.com missrachelspantry@gmail.com Phone: (215) 798-0053 1732 W. Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, PA. 19145

Pizza Brain Contact: Brian Dwyer www.pizzabrain.com braindwyer@gmail.com Phone: (215) 291-2965 2313 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125

Trolley Car Café

Contact: Sue Wasserkrug www.zeamayskitchen.com wasserkrug@gmail.com Phone: (267) 738-6500 @ZeaMaysKitchen Philadelphia, PA 19103

Trolley Car Café serves up friendly service and great food made with fresh ingredients, including vegetables and herbs from our seasonal kitchen garden! Our eco-friendly Café offers a variety of healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch options. The Café is the perfect BYOB choice!

Contact: Ken Weinstein www.trolleycarcafe.com kbweinstein@gmail.com Phone: (215) 247-5555 Fax: (267) 385-6704 3269 S. Ferry Rd. (at Kelly Drive) Philadelphia, PA 19129

Restaurants

Valanni Restaurant

Lucky Old Souls Burger Truck Contact: Matthew Feldman www.luckyoldsouls.com luckyoldsouls@yahoo.com Phone: (215) 913-3617 @LOSBurgerTruck Philadelphia, PA 19146

Zea May’s

Earth - Bread + Brewery Our passion is founded upon honesty, sustainability and a sense of place in our community. We embrace the connection between people and the foods we eat, emphasizing local and organic ingredients, supporting the producers and farmers with whom we work. The restaurant offers a menu of wholesome, wood-fired flatbreads, while the bar offers unique house-made craft beer, local/international beer menu, wine and spirits.

Contact: Peggy Zwerver www.earthbreadbrewery.com info@earthbreadbrewery.com Phone: (215) 242-6666 Fax: (215) 242-2205 7136 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119

Kennett Restaurant Contact: Johnny Della Polla www.kenettrestaurant.com johnny@kennettrestaurant.com Phone: (267) 687-1426 848 S. 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

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Contact: Nikki Keyser www.valanni.com events@valanni.com Phone: (215) 790-9494 1229 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA 19107

White Dog Cafe Located in three adjacent Victorian brownstones in the University City section of Philadelphia, the White Dog Cafe is known for its unusual blend of award-winning contemporary American cuisine, civic engagement and environmental sustainability.

Contact: Paul Sabarese www.whitedog.com paul@whitedog.com Phone: (215) 386-9224 Fax: (215) 386-1185 3420 Sansom St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

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What sustainability initiative are you most proud of?

John New

Chief Executive Officer, The Hub Meeting and Event Centers

“We abolished plastic water bottles from all Hub locations five years ago and replaced them with reverseosmosis filtered water service.

Bucking this trend was a bit bold and not widely embraced at first, however many of our customers appreciate that they can be part of the solution with us in eliminating the dreadful and lingering effects plastic water bottles have on the environment (and human health).

The hospitality industry is notorious as one of the worst stewards of our planet’s finite resources, yet we can redefine the industry one meeting at a time with the courage to lead. In the past five years, The Hub has kept more than 900,000 plastic bottles out of our landfills and oceans.”

Health & Lifestyle Acupuncture Empirical Point Acupuncture Contact: Sharon Sherman www.philadelphia-acupuncture.com sharon@philadelphiaacupuncture.com Phone: (215) 247-7100 40 W. Evergreen Ave., Ste. 112 Philadelphia, PA 19118

Restorative Harmony Acupuncture Contact: Caroline Ashurst www.restorativeharmony.com restorativeharmony@gmail.com Phone: (215) 429-2662 1518 Walnut St., Ste. 1000 Philadelphia, PA 19102

South Philadelphia Community Acupuncture Contact: Lauren Buckley www.southphillyacupuncture.com lauren@southphillyacu.com Phone: (215) 279-3932 Fax: (215) 463-1222 1532 E. Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19147

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WellPoint Oriental Medicine Contact: Adam Schreiber www.WellPointOM.com info@wellpointom.com Phone: (267) 687-5655 Fax: (267) 687-5656 2014 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19130

Family Claudia Listens, LLC Contact: Claudia Apfelbaum, MSS, LCSW

www.claudialistens.com claudialistens@gmail.com Phone: (215) 317-8855 411 W. Stafford St. Philadelphia, PA 19144

Parent to Child and Therapy Associates Contact: Kathryn Snyder www.parent2child.net kathrynsnyder@comcast.net Phone: (215) 450-5271 Fax: (215) 733-0951 1722 Pine St., 1st Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Rising Moon Birth Services Contact: Kate Aseron www.risingmoonmidwifery.com hmebrth@aol.com

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Phone: (610) 469-4905 Fax: (484) 985-8061 4 Springwood Ln. Chester Springs, PA 19425

Society Hill Reproductive Medicine Contact: Maureen Kelly M.D. www.societyhillrm.com

The Reiki School and Clinic Contact: Kimberly Fleisher, RMT, M.Ed www.thereikischool.com reiki@thereikischool.com Phone: (215) 238-0659 727 S. 4th St., 2nd Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19147

mviola@reproductivemedicinepa.com

Six Fishes Healing Arts

Phone: (215) 829-8110 Fax: (215) 829-8119 822 Pine St., Ste. 4B Philadelphia, PA 19107

Contact: Jennifer Harrison www.sixfishes.com holisticvision@gmail.com Phone: (215) 772-0770 Fax: (215) 772-1040 750 S. 15th St. Philadelphia, PA 19146

West Laurel Hill Cemetery

Stillpoint Holistic Studio West Laurel Hill is a 187-acre nonprofit, non-denominational cemetery located in Bala Cynwyd. Services include: funeral services, cemetery services, cremation services and scattering, green and Jewish burial, and funeral services, monuments, reception areas, and events and programs.

Contact: Sarah J. Perthes www.forever-care.com contactus@forever-care.com Phone: (610) 664-1591 Fax: (610) 668-2781 225 Belmont Ave. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Holistic Health/ Wellness Centers Alexandra DiFilippo, HHC Contact: Alexandra DiFilippo www.alexandra-difilippo.health coach.integrativenutrition.com alexandradifilippo@yahoo.com Phone: (267) 879-9949 106 N. Wells Ave. Glenolden, PA 19036

Back to Life Wellness Center Contact: Terrie Lewine www.getbacktolife.org terrie@getbacktolife.org Phone: (215) 928-8898 Fax: (215) 928-8899 208 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19123

Lisa Resnick Therapy and Health Coaching Contact: Lisa Resnick www.facebook.com/Lisa ResnickTherapy lisaresnicktherapy@gmail.com Phone: (215) 469-1855 104 1/2 Forrest Ave., Ste. 27 Narberth, PA 19072

Contact: Ula Katsoulis www.phillypainrelief.com ula@phillypainrelief.com Phone: (646) 645-5207 100 S. Broad. St., Ste. 2223 Philadelphia, PA 19110

Your Performance Breakthrough (EEO Balance Corporation) Author of the book Recharge, Refuel, and Re-energize: The Conscious Entrepreneur’s Guide to Taking Back Control of Your Time and Energy, Erin Owen draws on Eastern wisdom in coaching individuals and groups on time management and personal organization, stress reduction and health, vision and mindset, and more.

Contact: Erin Owen www.yourperformance breakthrough.com info@yourperformance breakthrough.com Phone: (215) 771-8968 Fax: (732) 753-6252 1126 N. 4th St. Philadelphia, PA 19123

Pet Care Avery’s Mobile Pet Salon (Avery’s Pet Styling Salon and Boutique, Inc.) We make it easier and more convenient for pet parents to provide their furry kids with a high-quality, stress-free grooming experience.

Our pet groomers will come to your home, work or hotel to provide professional, on-site grooming. Our state-of-the-art mobile grooming salon covers Philadelphia, surrounding suburbs and southern New Jersey.

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Contact: Taria Avery www.averyspetstyle.com scheduling@averyspetstyle.com Phone: (877) 528-3797 Fax: (888) 685-8651 P.O. Box 28652 Philadelphia, PA 19151

The Monster Minders Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Contact: Carrie Maria www.TheMonsterMinders.com info@themonsterminders.com Phone: (215) 925-1119 916 League St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

PS Pup Struts If you believe your pet is part of your family and only deserves the absolute best, then you have just found your dream team of pet care providers.

We are an award winning dog walking and pet sitting service guided by ethics, honesty and compassion.

Whatever your pet care needs are, our professional pet sitters and dog walkers are happy to oblige.

Contact: Nicole Haines www.pspupstruts.com info.pspupstruts@gmail.com Phone: (267) 202-4200 800 N. 2nd St., Ste. 181 Philadelphia, PA 19123

Salons, Spas & Beauty Eviama Life Spa

Retail Arts & Gifts Bario-Neal Contact: Anna Bario www.bario-neal.com anna@bario-neal.com Phone: (215) 454-2164 700 S. 6th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

www.threesistersmarketplace.com wendy@threesistersmarketplace. com

Catch & Release Merchants

VZWraps

Contact: Melissa Colosi www.catchandrelease merchants.com info@catchandrelease merchants.com Phone: (267) 319-1844 1832 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125

VZWraps reusable fabric gift bags are a time-saving and environmentally friendly way to wrap gifts. Made from cotton, organic cotton and recycled materials, VZWraps are available in many sizes and fabrics for birthdays, weddings, holidays, kids’ parties and other occasions. Custom orders welcome.

Contact: Isabelle Vesey www.VZWraps.com info@vzwraps.com Phone: (484) 424-9727 25 Williams Rd. Haverford, PA 19041

Earth Love’n Paper Products Contact: Caren Levin www.earthloven.com caren@earthloven.com Phone: (484) 477-5510 Fax: (610) 940-3805 P.O. Box 233 Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

262 S. 16th St, 2nd Fl. until Feb. 2013 NEW LOCATION 109 S. 13th St., Ste. 2 N.

Philadelphia, PA 19107

juju organics, LLC Contact: Juliene Ebner www.jujusalon.com julie@jujusalon.com Phone: (215) 238-6080 713 & 728 S. 4th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

Phone: (215) 292-4902 @ThreeSistersMkt Philadelphia, PA 19147

Florists Hana & Posy, LLC

Contact: Todd Baylson www.thegreenperspective.com toddb@thegreenperspective.com Phone: (215) 460-3732 2037 Rittenhouse Sq. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Contact: Kayo Higashimura www.hanaposy.com info@hanaposy.com Phone: (215) 733-0505 Fax: (215) 733-0111 35 N. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106

Contact: Karen Singer www.karensinger.com karensinger@karensinger.com Phone: (215) 849-7010 Fax: (215) 849-7012 90 E. Church Ln. Philadelphia, PA 19144

stadler-Kahn Contact: Alex Stadler www.stadler-kahn.com alexanderstadler@verizon.net Phone: (267) 242-7154 1724 Sansom St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Three Sisters’ Marketplace Three Sisters’ Marketplace is an online marketplace where artisans, craftspeople, musicians and hobbyists can build their own shop, sell their items, teach classes, connect with customers and most of all— have fun! Artisans, craftspeople,

Falls Flowers, LLC Falls Flowers is a full-service floral boutique dedicated to serving the East Falls and Greater Philadelphia communities. Handcrafted floral arrangements are made-to-order for any occasion, from whimsical to formal events of all shapes and sizes.

Contact: Peicha Chang www.fallsflowers.com info@fallsflowers.com Phone: (215) 888-1754 3421 Conrad St. Philadelphia, PA 19129

Furniture/Housewares The East Coast Organic Mattress Store, Inc. Contact: Dennis Hornick theorganicmattressstore.com info@theorganicmattressstore.com Phone: (484) 851-3636 Fax: (484) 851-3294

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Furniture From The Barn We are a family business that spans three generations designing, building, and hand-finishing country chic furniture pieces. We take great care and pride in each and every piece we build. We’ve always been a green, sustainable and eco-friendly business using reclaimed barn wood and recycling it to build our furniture.

Contact: Kelly Kelly www.furniturefromthebarn.com kelly@furniturefromthebarn.com Phone: (610) 932-1122 191 Greenhouse Rd. Nottingham, PA 19362

More Than Old Contact: Beth Gibson www.morethanold.com morethanold@comcast.net Phone: (215) 922-0246 Fax: (215) 232-1407 144-146 N. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106

Office Supplies GreenLine Paper Company, Inc.

The Green Perspective

Karen Singer Tileworks, Inc. Decades of experience and a holistic mission make Eviama the region’s first green destination for well being and beauty. Gift certificates and a boutique paradise for last minute and well considered gifts…. Localist, and the best, according to many.

Open seven days!

Contact: Penny Ordway www.eviama.com greenspirit@eviama.com Phone: (215) 545-3344 Fax: (215) 545-1133

hobbyists, musicians, etc.: You can join Three Sisters’ Marketplace as an artisan to sell your quality handcrafted items, teach a class, post a live event, etc. The best part about our site—it’s FREE to join!

Contact: Wendy Wolf

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Celebrating our 19th year offering green products for sustainable living. From environmental office papers to event compostables, crueltyfree cleaning products and Fair Trade and organic foods. We are dedicated to the long-term success of paper recycling and fighting global climate change by preserving forests. Shipping is free with a $50 order for all SBN members. Winner of the 2008 SBN Triple Bottom Line award and 2009 Investing in Nature Award.

Contact: Stephen Baker www.greenlinepaper.com steveb@greenlinepaper.com Phone: (800) 641-1117 Fax: (717) 846-3806 631 S. Pine St. York, PA 17403

Save Some Green Contact: Judah Press www.savesomegreen.org savesomegreen@clear.net Phone: (215) 454-2258 2005 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Clean It Supply is your top spot for wholesale cleaning supplies online.

We offer janitorial, home and office cleaning supplies to keep your surroundings clean and comfortable.

You can be confident we’ll have the wholesale cleaning products you need with our selection of tens of thousands of cleaning products available 24/7 on our website. Shop in bulk and save with free shipping on orders more than $1,200. SBN members are eligible for a 10% discount on cleaning products.

Contact: Dan Dillon www.CleanItSupply.com info@cleanitsupply.com Phone: (800) 998-3295 Fax: (610) 539-5292 705 General Washington Ave., Ste. 703 Jeffersonville, PA 19403

Completely Clean Solutions Certified Green Janitorial Firm, supplier of eco-friendly products. We also offer Green Consultant Services andCertified Germ Specialist. Professionally green, we clean for health first.

Contact: Edward Matthews www.completelycleansolutions.com ejm@completelycleansolutions.com Phone: (866) 960-9426 1300 Ellis Dr., Ste. 202 Harrisburg, PA 17110

EcoAutoCleaningUSA, LLC Contact: Al Rainone www.ecoautocleaning.com info@ecoautocleaning.com Phone: (215) 285-9536 2241 Catharine St. Philadelphia, PA 19146

Green Choice Cleaning Management Solutions Contact: Olu-fisayo Afolabi www.phillygreenchoice.com info@phillygreenchoice.com Phone: (877) 233-7869 P.O. Box 21745 Philadelphia, PA 19146

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Holistic Home, LLC When it is time to clean, you may want to consider doing it the least harmful way—without chemicals. We offer cleaning services with use of our own eco-products that we make BY HAND using only mineral and plant derivatives paired with essential oils. Safe for kids, adults, pets and the planet.

Contact: Ginger Kuczowicz www.MyHolisticHome.com holistichomellc@gmail.com Phone: (215) 421-4050 9 Brewerytown Ct. Philadelphia, PA 19121

Naturally Clean Contact: Tiffany Harrison www.naturallyclean4health.com naturallyclean@verizon.net Phone: (484) 364-1357 Fax: (610) 873-2104 116 E. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335

Organic Home, LLC We provide green cleaning, organizing and sustainable consultation in the Philadelphia area.

Promoting an eco-smart policy with an integrated bottom line, our company is most concerned with helping people improve their lives while also caring for the planet and future generations. We use smart, personable agents for our cleaning service and eco-friendly products, many of which we make ourselves or purchase from local green companies. We’re flexible to work with your schedule and with your needs. Serving homes and offices in the greater Philadelphia and South Jersey area.

Contact: D. Hassen Saker www.organichomellc.com info@organichomellc.com Phone: (215) 375-7251 Fax: (856) 283-0531 P.O. Box 87 Collingswood, NJ 08108

Quality Cleaning, LLC Contact: Stanford Lattie www.qualitycleanersllc.com Phone: (215) 669-7813 Fax: (302) 292-0519 Newark, DE 19702

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Green Building, Architecture & Design A. Sanderson Architectural Contact: Shannon Pendleton www.sandersondesign.net sandersondesign@gmail.com Phone: (609) 933-4762 P.O. Box 306 Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

Alan Margolies General Contracting Contact: Alan Margolies alanmargoliesgc@gmail.com Phone: (215) 248-9080 38 W. Mt. Airy Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119

ALD, LLC Contact: Annette Hladio www.archltg.com annette@archltg.com Phone: (610) 449-4049 340 Tennis Ave. Ambler, PA 19002

Anthony Bruttaniti Architecture & Design Contact: Anthony Bruttaniti bruttanitiarchitecture@comcast.net Phone: (215) 218-0300 Fax: (215) 218-0400 1432 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19146

Bancroft Green Contact: Scott Seibert www.bancroftgreen.com scott@bancroftgreen.com Phone: (215) 313-8892 1631-33 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19146

Be Cool Roof Coatings Contact: Rory Stout www.becoolroofcoatings.com rory@becoolroofcoatings.com Phone: (610) 998-5520 4205 W. Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104

BFW Group, LLC Contact: Blane Stoddart www.bfwgroup.net bstoddart@bfwgroup.net Phone: (267) 266-1612 Fax: (484) 416-3674 P.O. Box 574 Wynnewood, PA 19096

BluPath BluPath is an award-winning, woman-owned architecture and interior design firm. We partner with our clients to design simple, elegant

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and environmentally sensitive spaces tailored to their needs. We make comfortable places that engage the senses.

Contact: Laura Blau www.blupath.us info@blupath.us Phone: (267) 519-3564 Fax: (267) 519-3574 428 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19123

Bob Campbell Building Designer Contact: Bob Campbell, LEED AP

www.bc-bd.com designsyoulove@gmail.com Phone: (215) 327-8499 16 E. Stewart Ave., Ste. 2 Lansdowne, PA 19050

Buckminster Green Contact: Kenny Grono www.buckminstergreen.com buckminstergreen@gmail.com Phone: (484) 432-2692 Fax: (215) 352-4836 958 N. 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19123

Calfayan Construction Associates, Inc. Contact: Laura Calfayan www.calfayan.com info@calfayan.com Phone: (215) 947-5170 Fax: (215) 947-9234 2528 Huntingdon Pk. Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Cleancoating, LLC Contact: Michael Holbert www.cleancoating.us info@cleancoating.us Phone: (215) 236-1965 34 Brewerytown Ct. Philadelphia, PA 19121

Consilience, LLC Contact: Sandy Wiggins www.consilience.net sandy@consilience.net Phone: (610) 420-9900 Fax: (267) 604-0227 1500 Market St., E. Tower, 12th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19102

Daedalus Design Build Contact: Alan Henderson www.daedalusdesignbuild.com ahenderson_2001@yahoo.com Phone: (617) 320-1222 Fax: (602) 865-7668 501 W. Prospect Ave. North Wales, PA 19454

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Tom Kehoe

President, Yards Brewing Company

“At Yards we recycle most every waste product we possibly can, and we’re most proud of how we recycle our spent grain. Spent grain is a natural byproduct of brewing which can be used as animal feed, and the Bucks County buffalo farmer who picks up our grain drops off Yards’ grain-fed buffalo meat. We use the meat in buffalo chili served in our tasting room, sustaining a virtuous circle of life!”

Green Dog Foam

Integral Group

Contact: Laura Calfayan www.greendogfoam.com info@greendogfoam.com Phone: (215) 947-5168 Fax: (215) 947-9234 2528 Huntingdon Pk. Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Contact: Bungane Mehlomakulu www.integralgroup.com bmehlomakulu@integralgroup.com Phone: (703) 310-1090

Greensaw Design & Build, LLC Contact: Kirsty Halliday www.greensaw design.com info@greensaw design.com Phone: (215) 389-0786 Fax: (215) 923-1417 820 N. 4th St. Philadelphia, PA 19123

GreenSteps Delaware Valley Green Building Council Contact: Alexandria Yarde www.dvgbc.org info@dvgbc.org Phone: (215) 399-5790 Fax: (215) 564-1719 One Penn Center 1617 JFK Blvd., Ste. 999 Philadelphia, PA 19130

DIGSAU Contact: Jeff Goldstein www.digsau.com jgoldstein@digsau.com Phone: (215) 627-0808 Fax: (267) 775-3397 340 N. 12th St., Ste. 421 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Environmental Construction Services, Inc. Contact: Michael Brown www.ecsicon.us mbrown@ecsicon.us Phone: (215) 904-5097 Fax: (215) 904-5691 2100 Byberry Rd., Ste. 111 Philadelphia, PA 19116

G2, Inc. G2 Inc. is a minority-owned construction company that is designed to build and rehabilitate commercial and residential real estate. The mission of G2 Inc. is to provide a vehicle to meet the growing demand for quality residential housing and viable commercial developments.

Contact: William R. Reddish III www.g2incbuilds.com g2incbuilds@comcast.net Phone: (215) 482-4400 Fax: (215) 482-4404 Philadelphia, PA 19128

Contact: Laura Blau www.greenstepsonline.us info@greenstepsonline.us Phone: (267) 519-3564 Fax: (267) 519-3574 428 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19123

gBuild Construction Managers Contact: Doug Gianforte www.gbuildcm.com dgianforte@gbuildcm.com Phone: (610) 220-1018 Fax: (610) 879-3757 109 Hickory Dr. Downingtown, PA 19335

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Generation 3 Electric Generation 3 Electric specializes in repairing and servicing electrical wiring and lighting for residential buildings in the Philadelphia area. Gen3 is proud to have been voted Philadelphia Magazine’s 2012 Best Electrician, and makes a conscious effort to support sustainable practices that minimize our impact on the environment. Our electricians are trained to always respect your home and be mindful of your time ensuring you 100% satisfaction.

Contact: Bill Lutz www.generation3electric.com info@generation3electric.com Phone: (215) 478-6421 1257 S. 26th St. Philadelphia, PA 19146

GreenBeams GreenBeams provides consulting and training for residential and small business clients looking to build or remodel high-efficiency, sustainable buildings.

Contact: Amy Cornelius www.greenbeams.us milkate@comcast.net Phone: (610) 202-2555 Fax: (610) 925-0782 P.O. Box 4 Kennett Square, PA 19348

Consulting Services for USGBC LEED for Homes Program, Green Building and Energy Star Performance Rating and Certification. BPI Certified Field Proctor, BPI Building Analyst, BPI Field Proctoring Coach, Home Energy Analyst and Consultant.

Contact: Karen Stabenow www.grplanning.com kstabenow@grplanning.com Phone: (215) 546-8368 Fax: (215) 546-3418 2116 Naudain St. Philadelphia, PA 19146

Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. Hugh Lofting Timber Framing designs, crafts and raises timberframed homes, commercial buildings, barns and outdoor structures. We also provide construction management and green consulting services.

We believe that sustainability begins at home and are committed to building with reclaimed and Forest Stewardship Council materials and using environmentally aware finishes.

Contact: Hugh Lofting

www.hughloftingtimberframe.com info@hughloftingtimberframe.com

Phone: (610) 444-5382 Fax: (610) 444-2371 339 Lamborntown Rd. West Grove, PA 19390

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Janiczek Homes Contact: Mark Janiczek www.janiczekhomes.com mjaniczek@comcast.net Phone: (610) 975-4464 Fax: (610) 229-4987 P.O. Box 416 Wayne, PA 19087

Jeffery Hayes Architect Contact: Jeffery Hayes www.jefferyhayes.com hello@jefferyhayes.com Phone: (215) 327-8697 14 W. Highland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119

Lord Contractors, Inc. Contact: Christine Lord www.lordcontractors.com info@lordcontractors.com Phone: (610) 489-0966 Fax: (610) 489-7203 P.O. Box 244 Eagleville, PA 19408

Lussenhop & Partners Contact: Tom Lussenhop www.lussenhop.com tom@lussenhop.com Phone: (215) 266-0499 4200 Pine St., #108 Philadelphia, PA 19104

Meliora Design, LLC Contact: Karen Ferrari www.melioradesign.net info@melioradesign.net Phone: (610) 933-0123 Fax: (610) 933-0188 100 N. Bank St. Phoenixville, PA 19460

Mershon Design, LLC Contact: Bill Craig www.mershondesign.com bill@mershondesign.com Phone: (267) 243-9455 1624 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Power Home Remodeling Group Family-owned and privately held since 1992, Power Home Remodeling Group (formerly Power Windows and Siding) is the nation’s fourth largest exterior home remodeling company focused on energy efficient windows, siding, doors, roofing and attic insulation.

Contact: Bennett Andelman

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Ramla Benaissa

Ramla Benaissa Architects LLC is a multidisciplinary design firm with experience in residential, educational, commercial, institutional and hospitality in the U.S., Europe and Africa. RBA works globally and offers full architectural services, ranging from design to programming, construction administration and urban planning. Our design philosophy focuses on creating places that respond to and engage the physical and cultural settings, and on developing an innovative approach to sustainability that expands the possibilities of materials and technology.

Contact: Ramla Benaissa www.ramla-benaissa.com info@ramla-benaissa.com Phone: (215) 568-4808 Fax: (215) 568-4805 1900 Market St., Ste. 625 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Resource Dynamics/ Green Building Education Contact: Lisa Grayson Zygmunt www.greenbuildinged.com lgrayson@rdinc.net Phone: (215) 428-9655 Fax: (215) 428-9652 344 Saly Rd. Yardley, PA 19067

Re:Vision Architecture Named “Best Green Architect” by Philadelphia Magazine and Sustainable Design Leader by the Penngreen architecture sylvania Environmensustainability consulting community engagement tal Council, Re:Vision is a deep green architecture and sustainability/ LEED consulting practice founded in 2001 to specialize in green building projects that take less from the planet and give more to people.

Contact: Jennifer Rezeli www.revisionarch.com rezeli@revisionarch.com Phone: (215) 482-1133 Fax: (208) 441-4564 133 Grape St. Philadelphia, PA 19127

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Roberson Preservation Services, Inc. Contact: Matthew E. Roberson meroberson@gmail.com Phone: (610) 620-4656 108 Webster Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335

Roofmeadow Roofmeadow is a green roof civil engineering firm focused on longterm quality assurance for all of our projects. A green roof that is designed, managed and warranted

by Roofmeadow is unmatched for its long term performance, viability and aesthetic appeal.

Contact: Jane Winkel www.roofmeadow.com info@roofmeadow.com Phone: (215) 247-8784 Fax: (215) 247-4659 7135 Germantown Ave., 2nd Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19119

SMP Architects Attention to environmental concerns and historic, cultural and architectural contexts are the hallmarks of our firm. We listen to our clients' goals and translate them into sustainable solutions that make sense for them, their budget and their site.

Contact: Jane Rath www.smparchitects.com jsr@smparchitects.com Phone: (215) 985-4410 Fax: (215) 985-4430 1600 Walnut St., 2nd Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Ultimate Concrete, LLC Contact: Yvette Jones www.ultimateconcrete.net info@ultimateconcrete.net Phone: (215) 848-2889 Fax: (215) 848-5299 605 Vernon Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19119

Wu & Associates, Inc. Contact: Katherine Ng www.wuassociates.com katherine.ng@wuassociates.com Phone: (856) 857-1639 Fax: (856) 857-1729 597 Deer Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

conditions which cause microbial contamination in homes and business.

Contact: Thomas McGuire www.ecotechmold.com ecotechmold@gmail.com Phone: (610) 710-1414 321 Cattell Ave. Collingswood, NJ 08107

stormwater management.

Contact: Laura Reale www.aquareale.com laura@aquareale.com Phone: (215) 880-6811 Fax: (215) 886-9760 1621 Upland Ave. Jenkintown, PA 19046

Oliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

Blue Trillium

Oliver furnishes, installs and services most types of heating, ventilation and cooling equipment, as well as plumbing, water heaters, electrical, geothermal, solar, home energy audits and air duct cleaning services in the residential, commercial and industrial markets. When it comes to heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical our employees are prepared to help you with your service or installation requirements 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Contact: Robert Young www.oliverheatcool.com byoung@oliverhvac.com Phone: (888) 832-5705 Fax: (866) 575-4828 101 Waverly Ave. Morton, PA 19070

Interior Design & Space Planning down2earth interior design, llc Contact: Amy Cuker www.down2earthdesign.com down2earthdesign@gmail.com Phone: (215) 690-4328 7604 Spring Ave. Elkins Park, PA 19027

Kat Robbins Interiors Contact: Kat Robbins www.krinteriors.com kat@krinteriors.com Phone: (610) 291-4220 Fax: (610) 296-9023 108 Reveille Rd. Wayne, PA 19087

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Cedar Run Landscapes, Inc. Contact: Alden R. Zove www.YourPond.com info@cedarrunlandscapes.com Phone: (215) 653-0707 Fax: (215) 653-7222 1054 Horsham Rd. North Wales, PA 19454

Costello’s Custom Landscapes Contact: Frank Costello www.costelloslandscapes.com costelloscustomlandscapes@ verizon.net Phone: (856) 299-1783 Fax: (856) 299-5925 P.O. Box 288 Deepwater, NJ 08023

Earthwise Landscapes, LLC Contact: Paco Verin www.earthwiselandscapes.net paco@earthwiselandscapes.net Phone: (610) 675-4830 P.O. Box 541 Media, PA, 19063

Eco Design and Management Contact: Harriet Wentz www.ecodesignmanage.com harriet@ecodesignmanage.com Phone: (610) 659-6737 Fax: (610) 436-0750 P.O. Box 546 West Chester, PA 19381

Forsyth Gardens Contact: Phil Forsyth www.forsythgardens.com forsythgardens@gmail.com Phone: (215) 724-1247 4934 Larchwood Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143

Graceful Gardens Contact: Grace Wicks www.gracefulgardens.net grace@gracefulgardens.net Phone: (215) 913-7156 Fax: (215) 386-1185 Philadelphia, PA

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Contact: William J. Campion www.gelsnow.com info@gelsnow.com Phone: (215) 725-3666 Fax: (215) 725-3665 7331 Rising Sun Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture.

Contact: Maitreyi Roy www.pennsylvaniahorticultural society.org rcobbs@pennhort.org Phone: (215) 988-8800 Fax: (215) 988-8810 100 N. 20th St., 5th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19103

GreenWeaver Landscapes, LLC Contact: Jennifer Nichols www.green-weaver.com jen@green-weaver.com Phone: (610) 358-8900 P.O. Box 225 Lenni, PA 19052

Land Stewards, LLC Ecological Landscape Design Land Stewards is an ecological landscape design firm committed to environmentally sound landscape design and management.

Contact: Hermann Moser www.land-stewards.com lndstewards@cs.com Phone: (215) 536-4440 Fax: (215) 536-0454 130 S. 9th St. Quakertown, PA 18951

Naturescapes Landscape Specialists, Ltd. We design and install ecologically friendly landscapes using as many native species as possible.

Contact: John H. Fridy

Primex Garden Center Contact: Jennifer Hendricks www.primexgardencenter.com jennifer@primexgardencenter.com Phone: (215) 887-7500 Fax: (215) 887-7509 435 W. Glenside Ave. Glenside, PA 19038

Taproot Native Design, LLC Contact: Jessie Benjamin www.taprootnativedesign.com jessie@taprootnativedesign.com Phone: (484) 887-8612 Fax: (610) 869-7696 1062 Glen Hall Rd. Kennett Square, PA 19348

Native Nurseries Green Light Plants, LLC Contact: Dale Hendricks www.greenlightplants.com dale@greenlightplants.com Phone: (610) 633-7637 1834 Flint Hill Rd. Landenberg, PA 19350

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The Organic Mechanics Soil Company, LLC The Organic Mechanics Soil Company is a wholesale manufacturer of premium, organic, peat-free potting soil. Our philosophy embraces environmental sustainability as a core value. We are pursuing the dream of producing the most environmentally friendly, highest quality potting soil on the market.

Contact: Mark Highland www.organicmechanicsoil.com mark@organicmechanicsoil.com Phone: (610) 380-4598 Fax: (866) 928-1171 P.O. Box 272 Modena, PA, 19358

Octoraro Native Plant Nursery Contact: James (Jim) A. MacKenzie www.octoraro.com jim@octoraro.com Phone: (717) 529-3160 Fax: (717) 529-4099 6126 Street Rd. Kirkwood, PA 17536

North Creek Nurseries, Inc. Contact: Kevin Staso www.northcreeknurseries.com kevins@northcreeknurseries.com Phone: (610) 255-0100 Fax: (610) 255-4762 388 N. Creek Rd. Landenberg, PA 19350

Redbud Native Plant Nursery Contact: Catherine Smith www.redbudnativeplantnursery.com info@redbudnativeplantnursery.com Phone: (610) 358-4300 Fax: (610) 358-3330

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Paints & Painting Nolan Painting, Inc. Contact: Kevin Nolan www.nolanpainting.com kevin@nolanpainting.com Phone: (610) 449-5061 181 W. Hillcrest Ave. Havertown, PA 19083

All Women Painting Contact: Zsuzsi Apati www.allwomenpainting.com allwomenpainting@gmail.com Phone: (215) 868-4152 Philadelphia, PA

Real Estate Bancroft Green Contact: Scott Seibert www.bancroftgreen.com scott@bancroftgreen.com Phone: (215) 313-8892 1631-33 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19146

City Block Team Jeff “City” Block has been a leader in Center City real estate since 2001.

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CPM Housing Group develops and manages affordable, safe and sustainable homes for the most vulnerable individuals and families. We ensure our tenants have access to resources to help them live independently. We deliver housing that provides long-term benefits to residents and neighborhoods alike.

Contact: Mark Deitcher www.cpmhousinggroup.com contactus@columbuspm.org Phone: (215) 557-8484 2042-48 Arch St., 2nd Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19103

Globe Dye Works Globe Dye Works is a mixed use real estate development of one of Philadelphia’s most venerable textile manufacturing facilities. We are dedicated to providing quality and affordable spaces to the area's commercial, industrial and creative community.

Contact: Charles Abdo www.globedyeworks.com cabdo816@verizon.net Phone: (215) 288-4554 Fax: (215) 288-4559 4500 Worth St. Philadelphia, PA 19124

Joshua Construction Inc. Contact: Tracy Rollins joshuaconstruction@comcast.net Phone: (215) 219-3411 5500 Crowson St. Philadelphia, PA 19144

Smart Green Realty Contact: Zeta Cross www.smartgreenrealty.com zeta@mysmartgreenhome.com Phone: (215) 669-3660 7630 Germantown Ave., #9 Philadelphia, PA 19038

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Transportation & Delivery Automotive Happy Earth Automotive Center, LLC Contact: Seth Weiss www.HappyEarthAuto.com seth@happyearthauto.com Phone: (610) 420-8569 1330 Wyngate Rd. Wynnewood, PA 19096

Moving Sultans of Schlep Contact: Tom Brouillette www.sultansofschlep.blogspot.com type2tom@earthlink.net Phone: (215) 939-7510 P.O.Box 56277 Philadelphia, PA 19130

Transportation Dew Motor Coach Events, LLC Contact: Wayne Dorsey www.dewmotorcoachevents.com dewmotorcoachevents @yahoo.com Phone: (267) 254-2864 @dewmotorcoach Philadelphia, PA 19143

Hybrid Cycles Contact: Jim Wylie www.hybrid-cycles.com jim@hybrid-cycles.com Phone: (484) 753-3581 126 E. Gay St. West Chester, PA 19380

Waste Compost Bennett Compost Contact: Timothy Bennett www.bennettcompost.com info@bennettcompost.com Phone: (215) 520-2406 @BennettCompost Philadelphia, PA 19146

Philly Compost, Inc. Contact: Lee Meinicke www.phillycompost.com realperson@phillycompost.com Phone: (215) 703-7645 250 Batleson Rd. Ambler, PA 19002

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Recycling & Reuse Niche Waste Reduction & Recycling Systems, Inc. Contact: Maurice M. Sampson II www.nicherecycling.com msampson@niche recycling.com Phone: (215) 843-2138 Fax: (215) 843-2085 P.O. Box 25246 Philadelphia, PA 19119

Revolution Recovery, LLC Revolution Recovery is a fullservice hauling and recycling company for construction, industrial, bulk and specialty materials. Our recycling facility handles materials such as wood, metals, cardboard, plastics, drywall, masonry materials and much more. We design cost-saving recycling solutions.

Contact: Avi Golen www.revolutionrecovery.com avi@cwmanagement.net Phone: (215) 333-6505 Fax: (215) 333-6437 7333 Milnor St. Philadelphia, PA 19136

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Clean Air Council, 15 Cleancoating, LLC, 24 Clean Markets, LLC, 17 CleanItSupply.com, 24 Common Market Philadelphia, Inc., 20 Community College of Philadelphia, Corporate Solutions, 15 Community Energy, Inc., 17 Community Marketing Concepts, Inc. (CMC), 13 Completely Clean Solutions, 24 Conestoga Bank, 7 Consilience, LLC, 24 Cosmic Catering, 20 Costello's Custom Landscapes, 26 Countryside Consulting, Inc., 6 Coyopa Productions, Inc., 17 CPM Housing Group, 27 Daedalus Design Build, 24 Daniel Colavito Photography, 6 Dansko, 14 Delaware Valley Green Building Council, 25 DePaul Beauty and Alchemy, 6 Dew Motor Coach Events, LLC, 28 DIGSAU, 25 Diverse Catering, 20 Down Dog Healing CafĂŠ, 19 down2earth interior design, llc, 26 Duke & Winston, 14 Earth - Bread + Brewery, 21 Earth Love'n Paper Products, 23 Earthwise Landscapes, LLC, 26 The East Coast Organic Mattress Store, Inc., 23 Eco Design and Management, 26 Eco Tech, LLC, 26 EcoAutoCleaningUSA, LLC, 24 EEB Hub, 17 Effluential Synergies, LLC, 18 Elaine Feldman, PE, LEED AP, 8 EMA Group Benefits, Inc., 12 Empirical Point Acupuncture, 22 The Energy Cooperative, 17 Energy Coordinating Agency, 17 Entrepreneur Works (f/k/a Philadelphia Development Partnership), 7 Environmental Construction Services, Inc., 25 Equal Dollars Community Currency, 8 The Erb Law Firm, 12 Essential Shift, LLC, 9 Everest Solar Inc., 18 Eviama Life Spa, 23 evolvor media, 13 EVX Team, 15 Excellence Accounting and Tax Services, LLC, 6 Fair Food, 20 Falls Flowers, LLC, 23 Farm to City, 20 Feast Your Eyes Catering, 20 Forsyth Gardens, 26 Four Worlds Bakery, 19 Fox School of Business & Management, Temple University, 15 The Franklin Fountain, 19 sbnphiladelphia.org

Furniture From The Barn, 23 G2, Inc., 25 gBuild Construction Managers, 25 Generation 3 Electric, 25 Global Packaging Inc., 13 Globe Dye Works, 27 Got Bragging Rights, 17 GR Planning, 25 Graceful Gardens, 26 GreenBeams, 25 Green Choice Cleaning Management Solutions, 13 Green Dandelion Marketing & Sales, Inc., 13 Green Dog Foam, 25 Green Estates Lawn Sprinklers, Inc., 27 Green Light Plants, LLC, 27 GreenLine Paper Company, Inc., 23 Green Packaging, Inc., 10 The Green Perspective, 23 Green Street Coffee Roasters, 18 Greensaw Design & Build, LLC, 25 Greensgrow Farm, 20 GreenSteps, 25 GreenWeaver Landscapes, LLC, 27 Greenwords, 18 Grid, 17 [G] Wis Concepts, 10 Hana & Posy, LLC, 23 Happy Earth Automotive Center, LLC, 28 Harmelin Media, 13 Harness The Sun, 18 Harrison Special Educational Services, 15 Harvest Local Foods, 20 Helen's Pure Foods/Michele's Original, 20 Holistic Home, LLC, 24 The Hub Meeting and Event Centers, 7 Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc., 25 Human+Nature, 17 Hybrid Cycles, 28 In Good Company, LLC, 7 Independence LED, 18 Infinite Solar, 18 Integral Group, 25 Interpret Green, 14 I-SITE, 10 IT Solutions Consulting, Inc., 14 Janiczek Homes, 25 Jeffery Hayes Architect, 25 Jennifer Ann Hall, New York Life Insurance Company, 12 JEVS Human Services, 8 Jim Fogarty Musical Services, 6 John and Kira's Chocolates, 20 Joshua Construction, Inc., 27 Joyce Moore Financial Services, 10 JPM Catering and Events, 12 juju organics, LLC, 23 JustLaws PLLC, 12 Karen Singer Tileworks, Inc., 23 Kat Robbins Interiors, 26 Kembrel, 14 Kennett Restaurant, 21 Kimberton Waldorf School, 15 Kimberton Whole Foods, 21 Kleinbard Bell & Brecker, LLP, 23 Kolbedesign, LLC, 10

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Lafayette Environmental Consulting, LLC, 8 Land Stewards, LLC Ecological Landscape Design, 27 Lap Distributors, 10 Law Office of Heather C. Winett, 12 Leaderful Edge, 9 Leotah's Place Coffeehouse, 19 Lili Daliessio Designs, LLC, 14 LinguiSearch, Inc., 13 Lisa Resnick Therapy and Health Coaching, 22 LISC Philadelphia, 8 Little Baby's Ice Cream, 21 LKGD, 10 Local Strands, 14 Lokalty, Inc., 13 Lord Contractors, Inc., 25 Lovers & Madmen Coffee, 19 Lowry EcoSolutions, LLC, 18 Lucky Old Souls Burger Truck, 21 Lussenhop & Partners, 25 Magagna & Company, 13 MaGrann Associates, 18 Main Line Security & Energy Services, 18 Mangrove Media, LLC, 17 Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP, 12 Martindale's Natural Market, 21 Maxwell-McKenney, Inc., 12 Meliora Design, LLC, 25 Mershon Design, LLC, 25 Michael Kleiner Public Relations and Web Design, 13 Midnight Munchies, 21 Milk and Honey Market, 19 Miss Rachel's Pantry, 21 The Monster Minders Dog Walking & Pet Sitting, 23 More Than Old, 23 Morgen Cheshire, Esq., LLC, 12 Mugshots CoffeeHouse & Cafe, 19 National Energy Technologies, LLC, 18 National Foundry Products, Inc., 7 Naturally Clean, 24 Naturescapes Landscape Specialists, Ltd., 27 Niche Waste Reduction & Recycling Systems, Inc., 28 Night Kitchen Bakery, 19 Nolan Painting, Inc., 27 Nonstop Couriers, 8 North Creek Nurseries, Inc., 27 NOVI, 14 Octoraro Native Plant Nursery, 27 Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation, 8 Oliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, 26 One Village Coffee, 19 Open Haus Studio, LLC, 13 Organic Home LLC, 24 The Organic Mechanics Soil Company, LLC, 27 Organic Planet Handcrafted Foods, 20 Orgotton, 14 Orly Zeewy, Brand Identity Consultant, 13 Paige Wolf Media & Public Relations, 13

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Paper Crane Press, 14 Paradigm Gallery + Studio, 6 Parent to Child and Therapy Associates, 22 Penn Jersey Paper Co., 12 Penn State Brandywine, 15 Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies, 15 The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, 27 People's Emergency Center, 8 Philadelphia Brewing Company, 19 Philadelphia Catering Company, 20 Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, 7 Philadelphia CowShare, 20 Philadelphia Distilling Company, 19 Philadelphia Global Water Initiative, 15 Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND), 15 Philadelphia Public School Notebook, 17 Philadelphia Youth Network, 15 Philadelphia Zoo, 15 Philagreen Hospitality Association, 6 Philly Compost, Inc., 28 Philly Fair Trade Roasters, LLC, 19 PHP Energy Solutions, 18 Picnic, Inc., 21 Pizza Brain, 21 Plan-It, 6 Power Home Remodeling Group, 25 Practical Energy Solutions, 18 Praxis Consulting Group, Inc., 7 Primex Garden Center, 27 Primitive World Productions, 17 Progress Investment Associates, Inc. (PIA), 8 Promo Bebopp, 14 PS Pup Struts, 23 Quality Cleaning, LLC, 24 The Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants, 6 Ramla Benaissa, 26 The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop, 19 The Reiki School and Clinic, 22 Reading Terminal Market, 21 Really Fresh Vegan, 21 Redbud Native Plant Nursery, 27 Reduce Your Waste, LLC, 9 reed | group, 13 Residential Mold Services, 9 Resonate, 9 Resource Dynamics/ Green Building Education, 26 Restorative Harmony Acupuncture, 22 Revenue Collections Bureau, Inc., 8 Re:Vision Architecture, 26 Revolution Recovery, LLC, 28 Rising Moon Birth Services, 22 Riverbend Environmental Education Center, 15 RM Green Environmental Services, LLC, 9 Roberson Preservation Services, Inc., 26 Rolling Barrel Events, 9 Romanik Communications, 13 Roofmeadow, 26 Rushforth Solar, LLC, 18 SA VA (division of S.V.A. Holdings

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On a brisk Friday afternoon, Gabriel Mandujano parks his bicycle and enters a large, clean laundromat at 48th and Pine. Three women in neon green Wash Cycle Laundry t-shirts greet him enthusiastically, though their hands never stop sorting socks and folding sheets. He checks in with each employee, taking a moment to help fold while he talks, then walks into a back room, where a computer system is tracking bags of clothing and linens from pickup to delivery. He stops briefly to answer a phone call then hops back on his bike to continue his rounds to two other facilities. After that, it’s back to the office at 17th and Arch to handle paperwork, bookkeeping and the other facets of a blossoming small business.

This is a typical day for 29-year-old Mandujano, who launched Wash Cycle Laundry just over two years ago in Philadelphia. The business, which uses bicycle trailers, sophisticated route planning software and a self-designed automated washing system, is revolutionizing the way Philadelphians receive clean laundry. With roughly 100 corporate clients and several hundred residential customers, Wash Cycle is proving that the laundry industry can be greener, cheaper and more efficient than the current model.

Birth of an entrepreneur Mandujano grew up in Maryland, and moved to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in urban studies and real estate. From there, he went on to earn a master of science in comparative politics from the London School of Economics and a master of philosophy in land economy from the University of Cambridge. Mandujano first worked in the nonprofit sector, directing the Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation in West Philadelphia then, moved to Mexico City to work for the Center for SustainThese bikes able Transport. But, says can pull Mandujano, he wasn’t satisfied with the results of his work.

“If you want to find pounds ways to inject jobs with meaning, and turn a lowwage service job into a launching pad for an upwardly mobile career path… you need to be the employer,” he says. “You actually need to control what somebody does at work every day.”

So, Mandujano began thinking about a business that would follow a triple-bottom-line perspective of people, profit and planet. Under this criterion, the company would measure performance not just by financial standards, but by

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social and environmental ones as well. A friend suggested Mandujano start a diaper service. That lead to laundry, and everything fell into place after that.

“There’s a real parallel between what [Mandujano] does and what we do—trying to get people to change their behavior,” says Ann Karlen, executive director of Fair Food (a Wash Cycle customer), which works to build a sustainable, humane food economy by helping local restaurants and businesses source locally. “It obviously makes sense from a social and political standpoint, but if it costs more money and takes more work, people won’t do it.” However, continues Karlen, Wash Cycle is dedicated to avoiding this obstacle. “One of the things I admired about what [Mandujano] was doing is that right out of the gate he was saying he could provide a substitute that doesn’t change the way you do business.”

putting people first For Mandujano, people are the most important part of the triple-bottom-line equation. And his employees know it—those working at the three Wash Cycle facilities are quick to praise Mandujano. Geraldine, a shy middle-aged woman who’s been with the company since May 2011, says immediately, “I love it. He keeps us busy.” Barbara, her 65-year-old coworker, adds, “He’s good to work for. It’s a blessing to hire a senior citizen.”

Wash Cycle Laundry works with several organizations to provide jobs for difficult-to-employ populations. The newest is Gearing Up, which helps women in transition from abuse, drug dependence and/or incarceration learn to ride bicycles. “What I really like about [Gearing Up],” says Mandujano, “is that they really get to know their clients.” Wash Cycle also partners with the EARN Center, a more traditional government welfare-to-work program, and the Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM), a traditionally Latino-focused organization providing financial and home ownership counseling, budgeting, Jan uary 20 13

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“Energy- and water-efficient equipment pays for itself in about two years in the laundry industry, and that’s just sort of the first step.” credit repair and other services. Wash Cycle works directly with APM’s Financial Opportunities Center to support their job readiness, life skills and career services initiatives.

Most of Wash Cycle’s employees have been with the company for more than a year. “I think our turnover is really low for the industry that we’re in,” says Mandujano, who is hiring his sixteenth employee this winter.

“I can’t remember the last time we had a nocall, no-show.” If labor is 50 percent of cost, he reasons, making your employees 10 percent more productive—whether by making them happier, helping them do their jobs better, or minimizing defects—will result in soaring profits. “I think you do that,” says Mandujano, “by trusting people and letting them solve problems and take initiative.”

He cites positive feedback as the key factor to keeping his employees happy and proud of their work: “In general, people coming through the public benefit system aren’t receiving a lot of it. It’s that much more pow20 gridphilly.com Ja nua ry 20 13

erful because it’s been scarce.” Wash Cycle has recently implemented a scorecard system for supervisors and supervisees to give each other performance feedback. Positive performance leads to bonuses and increases in base salaries. Wash Cycle also employs an “Own Path” policy to help employees follow their ambitions and utilize their strengths.

“Everybody in the organization, including myself, has started out folding laundry, riding a bicycle, or both,” says Mandujano.

“We’re pretty committed to internal growth paths. And that’s not just for people who come through a welfare program; that’s everybody. We try to find out what their interests are, what interests the company has and then we merge the two.” To earn a supervisory position, Tracy walked all over West Philadelphia to find a new partner facility. Joel, the one-man sales department, started out folding laundry. Kevin, the South Street facility supervisor, was hired just three months ago as a cyclist.

For companies like Wash Cycle Laundry, implementing a profitable, yet socially conscious business can be a challenge. GoodCompany Group is hoping to change that.

GoodCompany Group was founded in March 2012 as a merger of Green Village Philadelphia, a sustainable business incubator, and GoodCompany Ventures, a program for social enterprises.

Today, GoodCompany helps socially conscious entrepreneurs develop their for-profit businesses by providing analysis, strategic insight and connections to investors. Those social missions can range from reforming the educational system to developing green technology to creating jobs for difficult-toemploy populations.

Last summer, Wash Cycle’s Gabriel Mandujano participated in the Ventures program. The threemonth class, designed for early-stage companies, addresses critical challenges faced by entrepreneurs.

“There were real strategic questions we needed to think about and answer,” says Mandujano, “like how much to grow in Philly before we go to other metropolitan areas.”

In November, Wash Cycle graduated from GoodCompany’s Residency program—a business incubator for green and socially conscious companies. The Residency provides office space (at GoodCompany’s Center City office) and professional support for Philadelphia-area entrepreneurs. GoodCompany also offers a non-residential program, Beginnings, which provides entrepreneurs dedicated mentors and rigorous sessions with industry professionals to help guide them from concept to company.—Molly O’Neill To learn more about GoodCompany, visit goodcompanygroup.org

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Barbara James folds laundry at the 10th and Spruce location.

“ We think that our delivery operations are about a third the cost of a truck-based operation.”

Making laundry eco-friendly Though his top concern is his team, making his company environmentally sustainable was a welcome challenge. Mandujano’s hero, the late Ray Anderson, was the founder and chairman of Interface, Inc., a manufacturer of modular carpet. Anderson decided in the mid-1990s to turn Interface into a zero-waste company, and he received much acclaim and several awards for his environmental work. “[Anderson] took this really boring industry, he did something amazing in terms of environmental impact, and as a result was financially rewarded for that,” says Mandujano.

Wash Cycle Laundry uses several different strategies to make the business more efficient.

First, they use Energy Star-rated, high-efficiency, front-loading washing machines built with “soft mount” technology. Soft mounting puts the wash drum on a suspension system that absorbs the shock, so the spin cycle can run two to three times as quickly as the older floor-bolted machines. These washers also extract more water, which reduces drying time and heat use by 30 to 40 percent.

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restaurants and gyms with more challenging laundry, an EPA-certified line of products from Gurtler Industries is used. And although no client has chosen it yet, the company also offers rentals of patented recycled cotton towels from New Jersey’s Star Linen & Supply. The towels are repurposed cotton scraps collected from factory floors. pounds The bicycle delivery

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picked up, system, of course, elimiwashed, nates emissions in the folded and delivery process. Alumidelivered in num cargo trailers from the Iowa-based Bikes at Work can handle as hours much as 400 pounds of laundry when hitched to one of Wash Cycle’s donated mountain bikes.

And Viamente routeplanning software ensures riders know the most efficient routes.

Then, there’s the noticeable absence of paper in Wash Cycle’s daily operations. The Laundry ELF computer program links bar codes on bins and bags to scales and machines in each laun-

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dromat. The machines are pre-loaded with different types of detergent suitable for everything from underwear to floormats, and are operated from the central computers. Each cyclist has the program on his or her mobile phone to ensure constant access, and washers can be started and deliveries ordered or amended via text message.

It’s a complicated and intriguing system, which Mandujano says is “a bit of a work in progress.”

the quest to improve Mandujano believes wholeheartedly that the typical laundry business is rife with waste . “We think that our delivery operations are about a third the cost of a truck-based operation,” he says. “Energy- and water-efficient equipment pays for itself in about two years in the laundry industry, and that’s just sort of the first step.

There’s even more cool stuff that we haven’t even tried to do, like water recycling.”

Even as Mandujano makes these advanced improvements to his services, he remains pragmatic. “You think of green business as being this sort of luxury,” he says, “and that’s not what I was going for.” Basic service for an individual, which includes 12 pounds of laundry picked up, washed, folded and delivered in a 24-hour turnaround, costs $18. And prices for businesses are just as competitive.

“Basically what he’s done is created an alternative to wash our towels that doesn’t cost me any more money and has the same level of service,” says Karlen. “I can do business with someone that first of all I like, and second delivers our towels to and from us on bicycles and uses good cleaning products.”

Socially conscious businesses, such as eateries Pizza Brain and Hip City Veg, do use Wash Cycle. But, says Mandujano, “I think we can compete on our own merits even if people don’t share the same values we do.” After all, he continues, “everybody needs to do laundry.” 

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est philadelphia will never be the Everglades. It will never be the Pine Barrens, or even the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. As much as the naturalist in me would like to see more greenery and less asphalt, more snakes and fewer cars, I accept that I live in a densely populated city neighborhood.

Nonetheless, I support making wherever we live as hospitable to wildlife as possible. I won’t ever see mountain lions stalk elk on Spruce Street, but maybe I can spot songbirds that have avoided fatal window collisions, and find more than just pollution-tolerant worms and exotic carp in our streams and rivers.

So, I perked up this past spring when the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) signed Green City, Clean Waters—a landmark deal with the EPA to better manage stormwater. Most of my enviro-geek friends were enthralled by the plan’s innovative projects: green roofs, rain gardens, porous pavement that soaks up water... I was excited by what it means for salamanders.

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there in the 25-degree weather out of stir-crazy desperation—the only critters found in the dead of winter are the ones living in running water.

The persistence of life, wriggling through the darkest, coldest time of the year continues to inspire me.

Much of Green City, Clean Waters is aimed at reducing the amount of rainwater that runs off Philadelphia’s impermeable surfaces (concrete, asphalt, tar rooftops, etc.). This water pours into our sewer system (as well as several streams routed underground), often overwhelming it and forcing raw sewage into our rivers.

Rain coursing off the hard urban landscape also damages our smaller waterways. Storms produce little flash floods that tear up streambeds. That water carries pollution from the pavement and wreaks havoc on water temperatures and oxygen levels—water holds less oxygen as it warms, so rain washing off hot asphalt can choke aquatic critters.

In warmer weather, I’ve found two-lined salamanders in the Wissahickon Valley, cohabiting with their more elegant cousins, long-tailed salamanders. These orange and black-polka-dotted creatures disappear for the winter to breed. They

follow the water to lay their eggs in the underground springs that give birth to streams.

A healthy streambed in the Mid-Atlantic piedmont could host four salamander species under its rocks and dead leaves. But that diversity declines as a watershed becomes less permeable: more pavement means fewer salamander species. In our region the first to die are the longtailed; the last ones to go are the two-lined.

Other stream critters follow similar patterns, and researchers use the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates (bugs) to gauge the health of streams. If all you find are hardy leeches and black fly larvae in a stream, you know there’s a lot of pollution. And, if you catch sensitive species, such as planarians, stonefly larvae and riffle beetles, you know the water is clean.

It’s on behalf of critters like these that I cheer for Green City, Clean Waters. I know the Philadelphia Water Department didn’t have the salamanders in mind when they created the plan—nor the stoneflies and planarians. But, as a naturalist, I’ll welcome anything that keeps Philadelphia at least a little wild. bernard brown is an amateur field herper, bureaucrat and founder of the PB&J Campaign (pbjcampaign.org ), a movement focused on the benefits of eating lower on the food chain. p hoto by Dave Huth

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Vegging In What I learned from my roommate’s quest to eat sustainably by colleen davis

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fter decades of being a pretty responsible citizen, I felt I’d traveled about as far as I could on the path to eating and living sustainably. Others around me were more zealous, but they were yoga teachers and gardeners whose extreme eating habits grew from their career choices. I never felt compelled to join them in becoming a vegan or buying a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share.

It looked like too much work.

Then I met Nick, a young California lawyer, who rented a room in my house when he moved to Philly. Along with a small number of boxes, he brought a surfboard, a bicycle and a staunch commitment to eating in a way that helped the environment. A few months after arriving, Nick bought a guitar and an organic CSA share.

I liked the guitar music and thought the CSA was a noble gesture. But it seemed awfully impractical since he was a busy, single guy with few cooking skills. Every Thursday, when he hauled in his box of food, I pictured all the rotting greens that would end up in our trash.

I wondered how many heads of broccoli would go bad before he’d give up and order pizza.

Against all odds, Nick managed to teach me a few lessons over the five-month stretch of his share. Though he often got home after 8 p.m., Nick stayed committed to making vegan meals from his CSA stash. In the beginning, he wasn’t sure what to do with some

vegetables, so I taught him techniques I’d learned through years of cooking. I showed him how mere roasting could turn beets into a feast of caramelized sugar in less than 50 minutes. And I demonstrated how fresh, grated nutmeg and other spices could enhance the taste of many foods, even bitter broccoli rabe. We both enjoyed the results.

Nick quickly learned that roasting worked well with other produce, like yams and squash, but he was still stumped by the piles of bok choy that kept arriving. That’s when I introduced Nick to the magic of culinary websites.

For years I’d read cooking magazines that helped me learn how to feed the people I love. My shelves are stuffed with well-buttered books and pages torn from the now-extinct Gourmet magazine. But the demise of those volumes has been ably supplanted by vast online cooking libraries like Epicurious.com with its huge trove of recipes from Gourmet and Bon Appétit.

Using these sites solved the bok choy dilemma, but it didn’t address Nick’s quantity problem. Sometimes that box of food held too much for even a hungry surfer. One week he got a huge slab of the sweetest watermelon I’ve ever tasted. And, doubtful readers, we discovered countless ways to use the good fruit. Nick shared some with his law colleagues and gave plenty to me. I shared mine with neighbors and my yoga class. When we all hit our limit, I took some to a nursing home where the melon evoked delicious summer memories for a group of 80-year-olds.

Ultimately, Nick put almost everything in his share to good use, especially with his new kitchen mantra: “When in doubt, roast it.”

As for me, I learned plenty from watching him. Using a CSA share does require a bit more thought and planning, but not as much as I feared. I learned that there are plenty of hungry people excited to share in your extra food.

And, in the Internet-era, a few minutes of research can dig up 50 ways to cook an overabundance of bok choy. Even on my busiest days, I could certainly invest that much time in building a more sustainable life. colleen davis is a freelance writer who splits her time between Northern Liberties and the Pocono Mountains. She is the author of BetweenThePondAnd TheWoods.com, a website for caregivers.

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