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 Learn how PFAS contamination, outdated contracts, and policy barriers keep the city stuck — and why reuse is the real solution.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.
Philly Talks Trash Fall 2025
Falling Into Action Dear Reader, Welcome to our fall edition of the Philly Talks Trash Quarterly Newsletter, for those who are concerned about the environment and the health of our […]
Philly Talks Trash Spring 2025
We’re proud to announce that Philly Talks Trash Quarterly is officially turning two years old! For two years, this volunteer-run publication has been lifting up local environmental stories, connecting neighbors, […]
Philly Talks Trash Winter 2025
Dear Reader Welcome to our winter 2025 Philly Talks Trash Quarterly. The effort to reform our linear waste system by reducing the production of waste and implementing circularity continues with […]
Philly Talks Trash Fall 2024
Dear Reader, Welcome waste reduction community to our sixth Philly Talks Trash Quarterly newsletter! Those of us who are concerned with waste, with its consequences for climate change and pollution, […]
Philly Talks Trash Spring 2024
Greetings to our plastic-reducing community, Welcome to the Spring edition of Philly Talks Trash Quarterly, where we’re thrilled to dive deep into the latest in waste reduction and sustainability right […]
Philly Talks Trash Dec 2023
Dear Reader, Welcome to the fourth edition of the Philly Talks Trash Quarterly – your go-to source for all things waste reduction in our vibrant city. If you’ve been with […]