Composting is a great way to help the environment. Learn what composting is and how easy it is to make one at home. What is composting? Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen waste into food for your…
Combating Climate Change Tips and Tricks
Combating Climate Change Tips and Tricks by Maggie McClintock Lancaster County is one of the most impacted areas of Climate Change in North Eastern United States. In today’s world it’s normal to look outside and see trash covering the streets…
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…
Help the Planet by Using Alternative Transport
Story by Rachel Nelson Commuter Services of Pennsylvania offers resources to workers who need help getting to work in a green way. Commute PA provides free programs that help you find alternative transport to your destination. Commuter Services of Pennsylvania…
Penn Township Sustainability Park Project
Kreider farms and Penn Township’s Northwestern Lancaster County Authority come together to help protect the environment and educate the public about the impacts they make. By Miriam Gamache Photo by Miriam Gamache The Water Treatment Plant’s Sustainability Park in Penn…
Is Turf Sustainable?
Sustainability of Artificial Turf Is natural grass more sustainable than artificial turf? By Angie Palmer Here in Lancaster county, we are filled with many school districts that play on turf or natural grass to compete in many different sports. Some…
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,…
Many Roles, One Mission for LCSWMA
Many Roles, One Mission The Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority helps Lancaster county and surrounding counties disposes of waste through four main facilities to create sustainable energy for present and future generations. By Juan Lopez The LCSWMA is using…
Teaching the Future of Sustainability at MHS
By Ian Roth The bright, young minds of tomorrow grow and learn in the Milton Hershey School Environmental Center. As a part of the STEAM program, students can get up close and personal with nature and wildlife. The beauty of…