In February 2007, more than 50 organizations, businesses, educational institutions, governments and individuals were nominated for the first-ever Philadelphia Sustainability Awards. 10 winners were selected from 19 finalists - all choosen by our jurors. Check out these amazing people, organizations, and projects springing up all over – maybe, near you! If you're inspired to nominate for the 2008 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards, click here! | Nominated by The Food Trust 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. Missed the Green Carpet Awards Ceremony? Click here to read the introduction to this winner! |
 | Nominated by Philadelphia University 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. Missed the Awards Green Carpet Ceremony? Click here to see the introductory comments for this winner! |
 | Nominated by Consilience 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. Missed the Awards Green Carpet Ceremony? Click here to see the Introductory Comments for this winner! |
 | Nominated by Judy Wicks 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. Missed the Awards Green Carpet Ceremony? Click here to see the Introductory Comments for this winner! |
 | Nominated by Manko Gold Katcher & Fox, LLP 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). Missed the Awards Green Carpet Ceremony? Click here to see the Introductory Comments for this Winner! |
 | Nominated by Croxton Collaborative/Cecil Baker & Associates 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. Missed the Awards Green Carpet Ceremony? Click here to see the Introductory Comments for this Winner! |
 | Nominated by PhillyCarShare 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. Missed the Awards Green Carpet Ceremony? Click here to see the Introductory Comments for this Winner! |
 | Nominated by Re:Vision Architecture 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. Missed the Awards Green Carpet Ceremony? Click here to see the Introductory Comments to this Winner! |
 | Nominated by RecycleBank 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%. Missed the Green Carpet Awards Ceremony? Click here to see the Introductory Comments to this Winner! |
| Nominated by Upper Dublin Township Environmental Advisory Board 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. Missed the Awards Green Carpet Ceremony? Click here to see the Introductory Comments for this Winner! |
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