Pennsylvania and more specifically Lancaster PA, has been experiencing major climate change. In simpler terms, the climate is getting warmer and wetter. Which can lead to environmental complications as well as some health concerns for those living in PA. According…
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…
Local Farmers Called to Sustainable Practices
Written By: Kate Strickland Lancaster county consumers call for sustainability, effecting both farmers and other producers in the county Consumers in the Lancaster area have called for sustainably, and Kreider Farms has been one of the first to answer. Kreider…
Pollution Affecting Lancaster County’s Air Quality
Lancaster County has the worst air quality in all of Pennsylvania. With more and more people getting asthma and emphysema from poor air quality, what is it going to take for this to be taken seriously? How Power Air Quality…
Millersville Dorms Electricity Reminder
Many students will be leaving for home for a while, and it is important to remember to turn off all power consumption while away. As Fall changes into winter, with Thanksgiving and Winter break both just ahead, many students here…
Safe to Hydrate
Written by Miles Miller Ways of draining and eliminating contaminated water to improve people’s quality and use for water. Water is essential to everyone’s daily lives. Our bodies are made up of water and it is key that we treat…
Millersville University Journey to Being Green
Environmental Position: Millersville University up until 2018 never did much to be green with their campus and to better the environment. Early in the year it was announced that the Lombardo Welcome Center would be the first building on campus to…
Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Plan
How the Climate Action Plan will help Pennsylvania create a better future By Reed Donnelly The climate action plan is produced by the Department of Environmental Protection once every three years. The latest plan centralizes itself around human health and…
What Items Can Be Recycled Properly?
Written by Emily Jones Millersville University explains how recycling is changing and what they accept at the university currently. We all know how important it is to recycle. We can drastically help the Earth by recycling many different products. But…
Lancaster Compost Cooperative
By Mandy Weaver Lancaster Compost Co-Op Makes Composting in the City Practical and Accessible for Residents with Community Compost Bins. City residents enjoy a fast-paced lifestyle with unlimited opportunities. There are many great ways to be sustainable in Lancaster, like…