Sustainability

Synthetic dyes are often petroleum-based and pollute waterways. At a former dairy farm in Lancaster County, Pa., flowers, plants and kitchen waste color clothes naturally.

The cooperative of farmers and textile producers wants to jump-start flax production to provide more linen clothing as an alternative to fossil fuel-based synthetic fibers.

The new off-grid solar array runs an aquaponics system in a greenhouse where students will learn to raise fish and grow vegetables.

The program prioritizes communities of color, economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and towns with a history of water contamination.

Rabbit Recycling, whose tagline is "Zero waste in a bucket," will recycle all your household trash for a fee.

Fast fashion is creating more and more clothing waste. A PhD student at University of Delaware has a new and simple solution.

Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County hosted a sustainable fashion show to promote the positive impact of wearing upcycled garments.

The U.S. Department of Energy grant will also help the city expand energy efficiency education and plan to grow the clean energy workforce.

WHYY’s new “Peak Travel” podcast highlights how people can be more conscious travelers to combat the downsides of “overtourism.”

MACH2 leaders say the business networking events don’t preclude community engagement. Activists say they’re an example of exclusivity.

Public establishments within the Montgomery County township will no longer be allowed to offer plastic utensils.

A heat wave is coming to our region with temperatures expected to reach triple digits by the end of the week. Why heat is deadly? And how can we cool down our cities?

Drexel professor Rachel Higgins and her students are recording data on discarded items to better understand textile waste in the Drexel community.

Ecologist Douglas Tallamy talks about an approach to conservation that starts with letting your yard grow wild with native plants to save wildlife in 'Nature's Best Hope.'

Participating shops receive a sticker, table placards — and a promotional boost from the borough.