Going Green in Pennsylvania

Rhian Tomasetti, PennsylvaniaRhain Tomasetti, mom to a very cool 10 year old son, lives in Center City Philadelphia. She runs Earth Baby & Mommy and is opening an educational play center within her local community center. Rhian works hard to help moms live greener and happier lives.    

Forums

Markets
A Philadelphia Favorite that offers local fare from Lancaster to Philadelphia. Everything from Coffee to The Butcher are available at this market!” 

 
Essene Market
719 S. 4th Street Philadelphia
Green Coffee Houses/ Bakeries

Good Karma Coffee331 S 22nd Street Philadelphia
The Good Karma Cafe aspires to provide the highest quality product using the freshest and best possible ingredients in a manner that promotes sound environmental and ecological practices and encourages social awareness and responsibility.

Joe Coffee Bar
1100 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 

Saint’s Cafe

123 Beaver Ave State College PA 

Allen’s Theatre & MJ’s Coffee House
Annville PA

Haikas Kitchen
526 North Saint Cloud Street #5 Allentown PA 

 

Farms/Co-op/Gardens

Woodsong Hollow Farm – Organic Dairy & Eggs, Organic Meat & Seafood

Gardens by Grace – Specializes in certified organic black tea, green tea, white tea, red tea and organic and wild-harvested herbs

Weavers Way Co-op- Philadelphia PA 

East End Co-op & Cafe, Pittsburgh -A great member owned food market & cafe.

My Online Organic – Fresh, Local, Organic Fruits & Veggies delivered to your door! 

 

Best Green Restaurants

White Dog Cafe
Philadelphia 3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
This restaurant works with local farmers to provide fresh organic ingredients, is powered by 100% green electricity, recycles and supports the community. A wonderful old city building that feel like home when you visit. Each meal is made to order and the decor shows true artistic expressions. This is a favorite for the locals!

Genmai Cafe, 1149 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Vegan, Organic & Macrobiotic
Govinda’s Cafe – Vegan & Lacto Friendly, Organic 1505 South St, Philadelphia

The Zenith 86 S 26th St, Pittsburgh 
A Great local vegetarian friendly cafe & Gallery

Maggies Mercantile- Pittsburgh
An Organic & Local Market & Restaurant  

 

Cities Going Green

Philadelphia Going Green 
All Things Green Pittsburgh 
Pennsylvania Horticulture Society: Supporting all things sustainable

 

Festivals & Events

Philadelphia Earth Festival: April

PA Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Festival September 2009 

SustainaBall –  The Third Annual SustainaBall benefits the work of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, including the Green Economy Task Force and the Philadelphia Social Venture Institute.  April 24th 2009. 

 

More Information/Great Lists

Organic Consumers Association 

Dutch Farmers Markets Listings 

PA Farmers Markets   

Pennsylvania  Association of Sustainable Agriculture

Philly Fun Guide – “A wonderful resource for calendar of events for Arts, Music, Family & More!” 

Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia

PA Certified Organic:  -To assure the integrity of organic agricultural products through education, inspection, and certification of Pennsylvania-based growers, processors and handlers.