Green Village Philadelphia is partnering with Philadelphia Brewing Company for an Earth Month fundraiser. During Earth month (April 15-May 15) we encourage you to help us build an eco-village right here in Philadelphia by drinking a pint (or two…or three…) of Philadelphia Brewing Company’s Fleur de Lehigh. $1 will be donated to Green Village Philadelphia … Read More “Drink a Beer… Save the Earth” »
Author: Olivia Ray
Green Village Philadelphia partnered with The Sustainable Business Network (SBN), Made in Philly and Green Perspective to present the Philadelphia Material Project (PMP) at the Center for Architecture. On June 2nd 80 business people, policymakers and service providers came together to discuss “what will it take to redevelop a vibrant, sustainable, local manufacturing infrastructure in … Read More “Philadelphia Material Project Recap” »
Eco Energy LED is a green business that sells ultra efficient LED lighting to businesses in the hospitality and retail industries. Their lamps are a direct replacement for halogen and incandescent bulbs and offer an 80% reduction in lighting energy consumption and an increased service life of 25 to 50 times. These products are “Plug … Read More “A New Green Village Philadelphia Incubator Client” »
GVP is the grateful recipient of two recent grants. In December 2009, the Claneil Foundation awarded $40,000 in capacity-building funds, which largely enabled GVP to hire Zoe Selzer, Managing Director. The Fels Foundation awarded an additional $10,000 in capacity building funds. These funds and the addition of a Managing Director will enable GVP effectively engage … Read More “GVP Recipient of Two New Grants” »
Salon Verde in Collingswood, New Jersey, selected Green Village Philadelphia for their annual “cut-a-thon” fundraiser for Earth Day. On Sunday, they raised over $1,000 for our organization. We are deeply appreciative of their generosity and look forward to partnerships. If your business would like to partner with Green Village Philadelphia on a fundraising event, please … Read More “Earth Day donation by Salon Verde” »
The Claniel Foundation and Samuel L. Fels Fund have again shown their support for great ideas and provided seed funding for the GVP urban eco-village initiative. As a result of this support, Green Village is thrilled to welcome Zoe Selzer as our first managing director. Zoe stood out from an extraordinary group of candidates, impressing … Read More “Welcome to Zoe Selzer, Green Village’s Managing Director!” »
The Green Roof Workshop is back again by popular demand. We filled up our last classes so we decided to do it again. Join us on Saturday, at 10 am-11:30 am (Rain date Sunday, June 27) for the workshop and tour. If you are interested in learning more about putting a green roof on your … Read More “Green Roof Workshop” »