Every December, even the greenest among us lose it a little. We spend all year composting coffee grounds and preaching sustainability — then December hits and suddenly we’re panic-buying novelty […]
ECHO Systems Awarded EPA Grant to Expand ‘Philly Unwrapped’ Waste Reduction Initiative
Philadelphia, PA – Since its inception in 2016, ECHO Systems has been transforming the food industry in Philadelphia, one plastic container at a time. Guided by its motto, “we stop […]
The Real Impact of the Stop Trashing Our Air Act — And What Philadelphia Must Do Next
Philadelphia has a critical opportunity to reshape its waste future. If the Stop Trashing Our Air Act passes — ending the practice of sending much of Philadelphia’s trash to be […]
Compostables, PFAS, and Philadelphia’s Waste Reckoning: Why Reuse Is the Real Solution
Compostables and bioplastics aren’t solving Philadelphia’s waste crisis. Learn how PFAS contamination, outdated contracts, and policy barriers keep the city stuck — and why reuse is the real solution.
Pennsylvania’s Waste Crisis: What We Burn, Who Pays, and How Reuse Can Fix It
Pennsylvania imports millions of tons of trash every year. Learn how Chester residents are fighting back — and why reuse offers a cleaner, fairer future.