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All posts tagged: Tips and How-To

Sixty Square Feet of Inspiration

July 25, 2011  |  Public Affairs

It’s been almost a month since we last mentioned PWD’s green roof bus shelter at 15th and Market, and now that the novelty has died down, you might be wondering what all the fuss was about. After all, it’s only 60 square feet of green roof—how much of a difference can it really make?

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You’re Invited: Green Home, Clean Waters

July 18, 2011  |  Public Affairs

PWD’s Green City, Clean Waters plan isn’t just about the city installing porous paving and constructing stormwater tree trenches—you can get involved with the effort by undertaking projects on your own property.

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Collect Rain With Style

July 11, 2011  |  Public Affairs

The Philadelphia Water Department would never utter an unkind word about traditional rain barrels, but the sleek, ultra-modern version (they call it a “rain column”) by local company Shift Space Design is making rain collection a whole lot more attractive.

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You’re Invited: Stormwater House

June 29, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

Thinking about making your home greener but don’t know where to start? Wondering about the incentives and barriers to environmentally friendly improvements such as green roofs and downspout planters (pictured above)?

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Tree Planting Tips

May 19, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

Trees are not only beautiful, they also clean the air, stabilize soil and create habitats for birds and other critters.

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