We have some of the richest soil in the world. Why waste it? By Chris Heller Living in Lancaster County the smell of cow manure should come to no surprise. Lancaster county is home to some of the richest and…
Millersville’s Plastic Straw Ban Backfires
Ditching plastic is more complicated than it looks. In March 2019, Millersville eliminated single-use straws, but they’ve since returned. Written by Emily Hyser The Straw Problem The Millersville Dining Hall and Conference Service Team dedicates their time to reducing imperishable…
Many Roles, One Mission for LCSWMA
Many Roles, One Mission The Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority helps Lancaster county and surrounding counties disposes of waste through four main facilities to create sustainable energy for present and future generations. By Juan Lopez The LCSWMA is using…
Teaching the Future of Sustainability at MHS
By Ian Roth The bright, young minds of tomorrow grow and learn in the Milton Hershey School Environmental Center. As a part of the STEAM program, students can get up close and personal with nature and wildlife. The beauty of…
Co-working: As Sweet as Candy
Photos by Haley Dennis Lancaster has a wide variety of small businesses whose goals are similar to any other — to build a name for themselves. One particular company, The Candy Factory, made it their goal to create a…
Environmental Fishermen
Environmental Fishing and Stream Conservation When asked what group of people are considered environmentalists and conservationists not many people would respond by saying fishermen. But why not? It only makes sense that those who are actively out…