It’s finally come time to wrap up all of our St. Patty’s Day celebrations. Gone are the pots of gold and over is the Erin Express. Not to worry! The green theme can carry on all year and beyond! Social responsibility and going green is trendier and more important now than ever. Check out these fun businesses that help to reduce our collective carbon footprint and save the planet all at once:
Cycle Philly
Download CyclePhilly onto your smartphone and track your bike rides! As the weather gets warmer, more and more people will be breaking out the pedals again. Get clued in on all of the quickest and most scenic routes throughout the city.
Book Grrl Bindery
Shop green while planted right on your own couch on the Etsy shop Book Grrl Bindery, run by local crafter Sophy DiPinto. This ingenious designer can turn a book into anything your heart could ever desire: an iPad case, a sketchbook, pins, and more! All items are 100% one of a kind, and she takes custom orders. What could be more fashion-forward and eco-friendly than putting new books in a tote made out of your all time favorite novel? Answer: nothing.
Bonjour Creperie
Eating local ingredients reduces your carbon footprint by a landslide! Bonjour Creperie uses fruits and other ingredients from local farms to keep the cost and pollution of transporting the goods. Serving counties including Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and Chester, this scrumptious truck gives foodies an international taste right here in the states. Bon Appetit!
Bennett Compost
It’s such a waste tossing leftover food scraps in the trash! While composting in the city can be tough, Bennett Compost makes quick work of it by providing residential, door-to-door pick-ups throughout Philadelphia. For a monthly fee, they’ll give you a bucket which you can fill and then leave outside your home or apartment, and they’ll pick it up from you once per week! Helping the environment doesn’t get much easier than that.
Lil’ Pop Shop
Cool down with one of Lil’ Pop Shop’s ice pops made entirely from locally-sourced ingredients. With fun flavors like Green Tea with Mochi and Caramel Apple, your kids will never know they’re actually eating fresh fruits! Enjoy their pops at the shop located on 265 South 44th Street or at their mobile cart.
Duck Duck Goose
For rare, sustainable, creativity building toys, Duck Duck Goose is the only place to look! This innovative company refurbishes, makes, and sells recycled toys at reasonable costs. Their recycling programs collect things mommies and daddies are constantly looking to get rid of, such as old crayons, bubble wrap, and holiday greeting cards. Inspire creativity and help the environment with this fun, green company!
What are your favorite eco-friendly businesses in Philadelphia? Share your favorite spots and brands in the comments!
