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,…
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…
A City Cookery in Lancaster
Urban Cookery Photo by: A. Black Local farm-to-table restaurant, Ma(i)son takes on sustainable efforts through the use of hydroponics. A simple yet intimate atmosphere provides a unique French-Italian style toward a more sustainable dinner choice. What is Ma(i)son? Ma(i)son is…
Local, Organic, Green: Lancaster Farmacy
An Inside Look at the Lancaster Farmacy Lancaster County is located in south central PA. Famously known as the “bible belt” due to the strong presence of Mennonites and Amish folk, this area is full of local, organic…
Sustaining Until the Cows Come Home
At Oregon Dairy, they’re about more than just milk. The Hurst family has been farming for three generations, but their sustainability practices today are right at the cutting edge. In May 2015, the Hurst family at Oregon Dairy was granted…