by Theo Vela For over 17 years Lancaster City has undergone many renovations to help create a greener and more eco friendly environment around the city. I recently had the chance to research and get a first hand look on…
Going Green on Lemon Street
Written by: Georgea Hall A local independently-owned Lancaster grocery store practices sustainable and healthy living. This past year and a half, small businesses everywhere have been brought into the spotlight as the pandemic put several at risk of going out…
Shop sustainable fashion in Bethlehem, PA
Fast fashion seems to be the most popular way to shop nowadays. Unfortunately, it leaves a huge environmental footprint in the production process. By Erica Dooley Fast fashion is very environmentally damaging. The production of fast and cheap clothing requires…
Millersville Housing Staff Encourages Sustainability
Millersville RA and RAD work together to motivate residents and local community to start using reusable straws. By Victoria Pappas The Effort The Millersville University housing staff takes their part in being role models for others by encouraging sustainability. RA…
Millersville University’s Biological Preserve kept sustained by community
“We believe in an independent voice and in adventure, inspiration, perseverance, and integrity. At the Stroud Center, we believe the future of fresh water starts here.” By Anna Kubicki Along the southeastern edge of Millersville University’s campus, the Biological Preserve,…
Barnstormers Hit Home Run Sustainability Project
The Lancaster Barnstormers and the City of Lancaster team up in a doubleheader for sustainability. While fans in Lancaster county await opening pitch for the 2018 season, the Lancaster Barnstormers’ staff have their hands full away from the diamond and…
Pesticides in Lancaster County
Farmers all over Pennsylvania are looking for safer alternatives in place of harmful pesticides. By Kyle Brady In March of 2017, a 10-year old Lancaster boy was celebrating his birthday at his favorite restaurant when he and his little sister ordered…
Green Kids Corner
Welcome to Green Kids Corner! Want some easy tips on how to help the environment? Check out our videos below to see how you can make a meaningful impact on your world with the help of a parent or guardian!…
Creative Repurposing is a thing
What is sustainability? Everyone has a different way of describing what sustainability means to them. The most generic definition can be found on Dictionary.com, who defines environmental sustainability as “the quality of not being harmful to the environment or…
A Candy Company Becomes Sustainable
Environmental Position: Smith’s Candies & Co. began their environmental initiatives in the early 2000s, when it took its first step towards becoming more sustainable and eco-friendly. In the past few years as Smith’s Candies environmental efforts have increased, they…