The trust increases access to affordable, nutritious food, improves health through better nutrition and supports local farms through on the ground programs like farmer’s markets to policy initiatives. They also promote sustainable supermarket development, provide education opportunities and informed the process that led the passage of the “Healthy Farms, Healthy Schools” Act by the PA Legislature.

Visionary homebuilder Don Bradley is committed to integrating renewable energy and green building strategies into low and zero-energy homes that can be built and operated affordably. With innovative projects spanning his 18 year green building career, including the 'Solar Pennsylvanian' (1989), the zero-energy 'Solar Patriot' (2001), Philadelphia's first affordable solar homes (2005) and now the first market-rate zero-energy solar community 'Maple Point' (2007), Don is dedicated to building sustainable housing in our city, causing change through committed action, effective partnerships and education.

The Institute serves as both an advocate and skeptic for the green building movement, focusing on green materials research, sustainable design strategies and community education. It has helped give birth to organizations like the Delaware Valley Green Building Council and the Consortium for Sustainable Design. It has created jobs, trained and educated students and professionals and has brought four million dollars into the region for sustainable projects.

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Hal Taussig, president and founder of the travel company Untours, is committed to shrinking the growing gap between the rich and poor. His foundation, the Untours Foundation, provides low interest loans to create jobs, build low-income housing, and support the Fair Trade movement all through the most environmentally friendly means possible. Hal has also led the effort to create America's first Fair Trade town in Media, PA, which is now a community inspired to use its buying power to improve the lives of others.

Homeowner and developer Jackie O’Neil set out to create a home designed to produce as much energy as it consumes from clean, renewable energy. The house became the first LEED certified home in Pennsylvania and the first GOLD rated home in the nation. This affordable house produces 102% of its electricity needs and serves to educate others on the construction and renovation of low-energy homes.

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A 37-year resident of Philadelphia, this White Dog Café owner has been collaborating to build a vibrant and joyful Philadelphia community with a strong local economy. In addition to a commitment to sustainable business practices that include buying local food and purchasing renewable energy, she has also cultivated a generation of activists who are committed to environmental and social issues.

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As a leader in environmentally responsible, economically efficient facilities, this developer strives to promote healthy living and work environments. Sustainable elements consist of reducing waste and air emissions, energy efficiency and resource conservation. Regional projects include One Crescent Drive, the Comcast Center, The Plaza at PPL in Allentown, and Fellowship Drive (NJ).

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Located in a north Philadelphia neighborhood with high crime rates, lower income levels and fewer services, this refurbished building breathed new life and established a sense of security for the community. The site’s green elements include stormwater management, high-efficiency fluorescent lighting and use of chemicals and products that ensure good indoor air quality.

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In attempting to reduce automobile dependence in the region, this non-profit established a system where Philadelphians can access low-emissions vehicles available by the hour in convenient locations throughout the city. Impacts include 2,070 fewer vehicles on the road, 1.2 million miles driven in hybrids, 440,000 gallons of gas saved and 9.9 fewer miles driven.

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Wissahickon Charter School (WCS) works to educate the next generation of environmental stewards through use of an integrated, service-learning based, sustainability-focused environmental education curriculum. Established as a public charter school with the mission of creating an environmentally-focused community of learning designed to stimulate the intellectual, social, and civic development of each child, WCS first welcomed 200 students in grades 1-5 in 2002. Since that time, the school has expanded in number and grade level, now providing a stimulating, environmentally-focused educational experience for a diverse and stable enrollment of 408 students in grades K-8.

Re-visioning and restoring the balance between the natural and built environments, this firm collaborates with regional development, engineering, architecture and non-profit organizations to apply green design strategies and technologies. They’ve played a role in many regional sustainability “firsts” and continue to educate and train others in the region on how to design and build more green buildings.

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This Philadelphia-based company merges technology with incentives – by placing chips in participants’ recycle bins, computerized collection trucks calculate the weight and credit the household for the amount of recycled materials. Households can earn up to $400 per year in RecycleBank dollars redeemable at more than 400 retailers such as Starbucks, Home Depot and Reading Terminal Market. Recycling rates in participating neighborhoods doubled, keeping with RecycleBank’s typical recycling rates of about 40%.

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Trends in southeastern Pennsylvania showed the loss of an alarming amount of trees. When DCNR saw a need to the trend around, it had to be about more than just putting trees in the ground.The department convened a variety of stakeholders to develop the approach for TreeVitalize. Citizen and local government engagement, capacity building and stewardship became major program themes. The exciting results have led the department to apply the TreeVitalize model in other areas of the state.

This Montgomery County township has no town center and residents rely heavily on cars for transportation, but that hasn’t stopped them from being a model of suburban sustainability. Their sustainable initiatives include using clean energy sources, incentives for recycling, reducing the use of pesticides, preserving open spaces, and informing community residents and businesses of sustainable practices.

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Willingboro, NJ is one of the three original Levittowns in America, and in the mid 90's was suffering from deterioration and economic loss that characterize the nation's 'First Ring' suburbs. Through a community-driven sustainability initiative, a Sustainable Master Plan has transformed Willingboro Plaza, a bankrupt, auto-centric, suburban, single-use project into a multi-purpose, diverse, secure and community-focused Town Center anchored by Willingboro Public Library. This accomplishment promises the best of possible sustainable futures within Greater Philadelphia.

Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) turns disused bicycles into opportunities for Philadelphia's youths. NBW introduces young Philadelphians to the fun and freedom of cycling in the city, increasing self-sufficiency and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Community partnerships help expand NBW's reach and engage teachers, families and neighbors. Last year, NBW: Reclaimed 20 tons of bicycles; Put 800 refurbished bicycles back on the road; Taught 260 new youth safe bicycling and repair skills.