Garden of the Five Senses, a place of magical and sustainable connection By Margareth Contreras History and benefits Sustainability is a crucial issue in our current society. As cities expand their territory, forests, and rivers are threatened, and the…
Rolled Aluminum Mill Factory Arconic, released their newest sustainability promise report By: Kylie Myer Lancaster County Graded on Air Quality Lancaster County was once known for having a not-so-great reputation when it came to air pollution in the past years,…
Cherry Crest Adventure Farms: A Hub of Ecotourism By Bridget Selb Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, a top family destination in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is leading ecotourism. Visitors can enjoy activities that teach about eco-friendly farming and the importance of…
By: Logan Beegle Little Conestoga Creek Foundation is restoring miles of the creek, helping the environment and creating more sustainable areas. Legacy sediment is the buildup of deposited waste from human activities. This waste could…
Fixing Lancaster’s Roads For almost 30 years, Pennsylvania’s roads have been fixed by the Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Rds. Program. The Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Road Maintenance Program is a government funded program that is meant to eliminate…
By Lucas Miller New Sustainability Project in Reading, PA. The Our City Reading non-profit organization aims to renovate ‘GoggleWorks II’ into a new sustainable building for the Helping Harvest foundation. Building Area for the new…
What is LEED? LEED (leadership in energy and environmental design) is the most popular eco-friendly building standard in the world. With more than 197,000 projects globally, influence in 186 countries, and certifications for entities as large as cities, Lancaster manages…
Lancaster’s transit system introduces its most significant updates in nearly 50 years. By: Joseph Grab Red Rose Transit Authority Unveils Long-Awaited Route Overhaul The Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has launched its most significant route update in…
Lancaster Brewing Company is leading the way in eco-friendly brewing through its sustainability efforts. Photo by Katelyn Auty Lancaster Brewing Company has been very committed to implementing environmentally friendly practices in order to become a sustainable operation. These efforts are…
Millersville University uses Utility Rebates from self-sustaining buildings to fund green project grants. By Noel Quinn Green energy is a growing industry as we are a quarter into the new millennium. Aside from the benefits of it being renewable, and…