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Welcome to PEA's Fall Membership Drive – a time of reflection, celebration, and an opportunity for our members to renew their commitment to our vital cause.

The World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as "tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities." In other words, sustainable tourism reduces tourism's negative impacts and maximizes the positive impact on communities, cultures, and environments.

Aspirational recycling is otherwise known as ‘wish-cycling.’ This is when you feel that something should be recycled, so you put it in the recycling bin under the assumption that someone will sort through it. However, this is unfortunately not always the case. More often than not, if you place something in the recycling bin that cannot be recycled, everything in that bin will be sent to the landfill, instead.

Want to make a positive impact on the environment? Check out these 10 practical tips for spiritual communities to deepen their connection to the planet and create a more sustainable world.

When it comes to sustainable living, small changes go a long way. Though climate change and over-pollution can’t be fixed overnight, we all can do our part to make the Earth a better place to live.

Discover the negative impacts of stormwater runoff on the environment, from pollution and erosion to flooding and reduced water quality. Take action today.

Discover the benefits of rain gardens and how to create one yourself to reduce stormwater runoff with this easy-to-follow guide.

Create a beautiful and eco-friendly lawn by switching to a native lawn. Learn about the many benefits, including water savings and supporting local biodiversity.

Explore the environmental cost of traditional lawns and learn about the benefits of native landscapes in Piedmont, NC.

If you have ever wanted to dabble in backyard chickens, calm your mind with meditation, or bask in the joy of bubble wands - you need to be at this year’s annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair. Check out five of the programs you can’t miss at this year’s Earth Day Fair!

“Invest in Our Planet” is the call to action for Earth Day 2022—a motto that asks us to plan for the long-term future of our planet and its people.

  Furniture Tips: Buying Second Hand and Refurbishing

Trying on a new outfit and going out for coffee sounds like my perfect afternoon. Something about those new clothes makes everything…better. Fashion comes at a high cost, however, and not just monetary.

As the Beijing Olympics come to an end, athletes return home with gold medals, fans excitedly review their favorite moments, and the newscasters pack up their cameras. What is left behind?

We’ve all read books that leave a mark on our soul. These books touch our quintessential core beliefs and make us examine how we’re living our lives. We remember these books forever and deep down we hope they elicit a positive reaction or influence future behavior.

It can sometimes be intimidating trying to figure out where to start on your journey to becoming eco friendly and environmentally sustainable. Here are four simple everyday swaps that you can implement into your daily lifestyle. 

Love and Waste