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{{toplink|url=http://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-sustainability/|name=phila.gov/departments/office-of-sustainability}}<blockquote>''Working to Improve Quality of Life in Philadelphia by Providing Environmental, Equity, Economic, and Health Benefits for All''</blockquote>The '''Office of Sustainability''' (OOS) works with partners around the City '''to improve quality of life in all Philadelphia neighborhoods, reduce the City’s carbon emissions, and prepare Philadelphia for a hotter, wetter future'''.
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OOS is responsible for implementing Greenworks Philadelphia, the City’s comprehensive sustainability plan, which is made up of eight visions:
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*Accessible food and drinking water.
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*Healthy outdoor and indoor air.
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*Clean and efficient energy.
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*Climate-prepared and carbon-neutral communities.
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*Quality natural resources.
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*Accessible, affordable, and safe transportation.
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*Zero Waste.
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*Engaged students, stewards, and workers.
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<br>''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the agency's [http://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-sustainability home page].
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==In The News==
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*[http://www.metro.us/news/local-news/philadelphia/philly-composting-masses Philly aims to bring composting to the masses], Metro, June 19, 2019.
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*[http://www.inquirer.com/science/climate/philadelphia-compost-food-waste-20190619.html Philadelphia to launch city-wide composting network of up to 25 sites], Philadelphia Inquirer, June 19, 2019.
  
The '''Mayor's Office of Sustainability''' gives the following descriptive information:<blockquote>In Mayor Michael Nutter’s January 2008 inaugural address, he pledged to make Philadelphia the number one green city in America. To make good on his pledge, he created the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability.<br><br>The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability spent a year researching municipal sustainability, talking with residents, and drafting Greenworks Philadelphia. The ambitious plan sets 15 sustainability targets in the areas of energy, environment, equity, economy, and engagement to make Philadelphia the greenest city in America by 2015.</blockquote>
 
 
== Info  ==
 
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*Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/greenworksphila greenworksphila]
 
*Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/greenworksphila greenworksphila]
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== See Also ==
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*[[Sally's Links]]
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Latest revision as of 10:32, 20 June 2019

phila.gov/departments/office-of-sustainability

Working to Improve Quality of Life in Philadelphia by Providing Environmental, Equity, Economic, and Health Benefits for All

The Office of Sustainability (OOS) works with partners around the City to improve quality of life in all Philadelphia neighborhoods, reduce the City’s carbon emissions, and prepare Philadelphia for a hotter, wetter future.

OOS is responsible for implementing Greenworks Philadelphia, the City’s comprehensive sustainability plan, which is made up of eight visions:

  • Accessible food and drinking water.
  • Healthy outdoor and indoor air.
  • Clean and efficient energy.
  • Climate-prepared and carbon-neutral communities.
  • Quality natural resources.
  • Accessible, affordable, and safe transportation.
  • Zero Waste.
  • Engaged students, stewards, and workers.


Note:  The above descriptive information came from the agency's home page.

In The News

Info

See Also