By Ruby Mundok One of the core values of Homefields Care Farm is integrity. They share on their website that they ‘opt for goodness in our actions and legacy, toward our constituents and the land’ – and they succeed at…
Refillism in York, PA
Refillism is an eco-friendly, zero waste store located in York, PA. With all-natural, plant-based products, customers can bring in containers to refill their body care and household products for cheap! by Kacey Emmell Located in York, PA, Refillism is a…
E-Waste Recycling In Lancaster
By Taylor Styer Old Gen to New Gen Electronics are near and dear to many users’ hearts. However, what happens to your last gen products when consumers upgrade? Recycling products ranges from county to county, but Lancaster County has some…
The Unforeseen Dangers of Radon
Radon is an unseen radioactive gas, that can build up in homes and cause adverse health effects By Steven Armstrong Photo by Stephen Armstrong The typical American single family home could have a potential radioactive toxin, building up inside the…
Lancaster Benefitting From Funding Waste Program
The Wolf Administration is providing over a hundred counties with funding for garbage and recycling programs by Nicole Dalton An initiative, the Lancaster Co-Ops is a new program that is aiming to prevent unnecessary food waste from going into landfills…
Homegrown Farmers Markets
by Hannah Sutton Roadside farmer’s markets provide fresh produce and other foods at low prices to local residents resulting in sustainable farm-to-table foods in Lancaster County. Lancaster County is called home by commercial and independent farmers alike, with the latter…
Bicycle Lanes in Lancaster PA Streets.
Written by: Angel Peña Pabon In 2019 the city of Lancaster completed a plan to create a safe network of bicycles throughout Lancaster City. In early 2019 the City of Lancaster completed an Active Transportation Plan with Lancaster County and…
How Climate Change is Causing Complications for Those in PA
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…