Water: Myths vs Facts April 13, 2017 It’s easy to understand how certain misunderstandings about water have turned into cultural myths. Check out the three common misconceptions and learn what you can do to protect our water and stay healthy! A Conversation with the Volvo Group February 17, 2017 Digging deep into Volvo Group's Commitment to the Environment Environmental backslide under Trump: New policies put the environment at risk January 25, 2017 Easy Winter Energy Savings January 5, 2017 With the holidays behind us, we still have a few months of frigid temperatures to endure. Are You Dreaming of a Green Christmas? December 19, 2016 Who needs a white Christmas...I'm dreaming of a green Christmas! And, with these 3 tips for a more sustainable giving season, you can celebrate the holidays and your environmental values. Pruitt's nomination - a worst case senario December 8, 2016 President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. For anyone who cares about the environment and its future, this is unacceptable. Three tips to keep Thanksgiving sustainable November 10, 2016 With Halloween out of the way and Thanksgiving around the corner, many poeple are already making meal plans or planning out travel. In this wonderful time of giving thanks, let us practice sustainable habit and show appreciation for our environment. 3 Questions with Foothills Brewing November 3, 2016 Tips for a Green Halloween October 31, 2016 The Halloween season is here again! Follow the guidelines below to make sure your celebration is both fun and sustainable. Recycling Outside of the Blue Bin October 14, 2016 A guide to recycling batteries, light bulbs, televisions, computers, and refrigerators Batteries Staying Green in the Autumn Scene: 6 Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Fall October 3, 2016 As the leaves change color and kids go back to school, there are several ways we can all do our part to make the daily routine and seasonal chores more eco-friendly. Announcing PEA's New Executive Director June 2, 2016 Piedmont Environmental Alliance is pleased to announce that Jamie Maier has been named Executive Director. Environmental Education in the K-12 Classroom May 24, 2016 by: Cathy Habas Environmental education is important for children to learn in schools for two main reasons: to help guide each child into becoming a responsible, environmentally-conscious citizen, and to help inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators. What Does Earth Day Mean to YOU? April 15, 2016 Earth Day is such a special day to us at Piedmont Environmental Alliance. A chance to celebrate this planet, which gives us so much; a chance to think about how to protect and restore the environment; a chance to celebrate and inspire action toward a more sustainable future. Food in the Triad April 15, 2016 By Ciska Weber, Owner of Earth Day Fair Exhibitor Cafe Gelato It's been about 21 years since I called Winston Salem my home. 5 Ways to Eat Green April 7, 2016 Food! It can be delicious and nutritious, but did you know that it also accounts for 24 percent of global greenhouse emissions? Keep these five simple tips in mind to reduce the impact you have on the environment and eat tastier, more nutritious food. How to Fix Sorry Soils February 17, 2016 Do you have bare spots in your yard? You might call these areas of poor soil ‘sorry soil’, because they are sorry examples of what good soils should look like. 4 Ways to Sustainably Share the Love this Valentine's Day February 9, 2016 Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for chocolate, wine, and flowers. However, the impact these indulgences have on the environment and producers is often forgotten. Composting Year-round January 20, 2016 Did you know that you can still compost in the winter? If you are already removing leaves and picking up fallen branches from your landscape and driveway to make your yard look nice, why not compost them. Nearly 30 percent of the waste homeowners throw in the garbage each year can be composted. #GivingTuesday November 29, 2015 By now, you've probably heard of #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. You may have received several email solicitations from local and national organizations all asking for your support. 1 2 3 next › last » Tags Earth Day Fair Environmental Education Events Food Gardening & Agriculture Green Lifestyle How-To Nature & Outdoors News at PEA Piedmont Triad Sustainability Tips Sustainable Business Winston-Salem
Water: Myths vs Facts April 13, 2017 It’s easy to understand how certain misunderstandings about water have turned into cultural myths. Check out the three common misconceptions and learn what you can do to protect our water and stay healthy!
A Conversation with the Volvo Group February 17, 2017 Digging deep into Volvo Group's Commitment to the Environment
Easy Winter Energy Savings January 5, 2017 With the holidays behind us, we still have a few months of frigid temperatures to endure.
Are You Dreaming of a Green Christmas? December 19, 2016 Who needs a white Christmas...I'm dreaming of a green Christmas! And, with these 3 tips for a more sustainable giving season, you can celebrate the holidays and your environmental values.
Pruitt's nomination - a worst case senario December 8, 2016 President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. For anyone who cares about the environment and its future, this is unacceptable.
Three tips to keep Thanksgiving sustainable November 10, 2016 With Halloween out of the way and Thanksgiving around the corner, many poeple are already making meal plans or planning out travel. In this wonderful time of giving thanks, let us practice sustainable habit and show appreciation for our environment.
Tips for a Green Halloween October 31, 2016 The Halloween season is here again! Follow the guidelines below to make sure your celebration is both fun and sustainable.
Recycling Outside of the Blue Bin October 14, 2016 A guide to recycling batteries, light bulbs, televisions, computers, and refrigerators Batteries
Staying Green in the Autumn Scene: 6 Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Fall October 3, 2016 As the leaves change color and kids go back to school, there are several ways we can all do our part to make the daily routine and seasonal chores more eco-friendly.
Announcing PEA's New Executive Director June 2, 2016 Piedmont Environmental Alliance is pleased to announce that Jamie Maier has been named Executive Director.
Environmental Education in the K-12 Classroom May 24, 2016 by: Cathy Habas Environmental education is important for children to learn in schools for two main reasons: to help guide each child into becoming a responsible, environmentally-conscious citizen, and to help inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators.
What Does Earth Day Mean to YOU? April 15, 2016 Earth Day is such a special day to us at Piedmont Environmental Alliance. A chance to celebrate this planet, which gives us so much; a chance to think about how to protect and restore the environment; a chance to celebrate and inspire action toward a more sustainable future.
Food in the Triad April 15, 2016 By Ciska Weber, Owner of Earth Day Fair Exhibitor Cafe Gelato It's been about 21 years since I called Winston Salem my home.
5 Ways to Eat Green April 7, 2016 Food! It can be delicious and nutritious, but did you know that it also accounts for 24 percent of global greenhouse emissions? Keep these five simple tips in mind to reduce the impact you have on the environment and eat tastier, more nutritious food.
How to Fix Sorry Soils February 17, 2016 Do you have bare spots in your yard? You might call these areas of poor soil ‘sorry soil’, because they are sorry examples of what good soils should look like.
4 Ways to Sustainably Share the Love this Valentine's Day February 9, 2016 Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for chocolate, wine, and flowers. However, the impact these indulgences have on the environment and producers is often forgotten.
Composting Year-round January 20, 2016 Did you know that you can still compost in the winter? If you are already removing leaves and picking up fallen branches from your landscape and driveway to make your yard look nice, why not compost them. Nearly 30 percent of the waste homeowners throw in the garbage each year can be composted.
#GivingTuesday November 29, 2015 By now, you've probably heard of #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. You may have received several email solicitations from local and national organizations all asking for your support.