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An Interview with the Sustainability Manager of the City of Winston-Salem

November 27, 2018

This past week, we sat down with Helen Peplowski, the Sustainability Manager for the City of Winston-Salem to hear a bit

Take a Hike! November 17 is National Hiking Day

November 14, 2018

Today is yet another wonderful reminder of how fortunate we are to call North Carolina home. Those of us who reside in the piedmont have access to a wide range of outdoor spaces from mountains to coast, including State Parks with maintained hiking trails.

A Scream for a More Green Halloween

October 22, 2018

Halloween can be an environmental headache, full of non-recyclable candy wrappers, plastic decorations, and polyester costumes that are often worn once. Check out these simple and effective tips to have a more sustainable Halloween. Costumes: Make, Borrow, or Upcycle

VOTE for the Environment

October 10, 2018

Make a plan to vote The upcoming North Carolina state election has important ramifications for our city, region, country, and the environment at large. Do you have a plan to vote in the upcoming elections?

Wake Forest Students Leading the Charge on Energy Explorers

October 1, 2018

Energy Explorers is PEA's hands-on educ

5 Small Ways to Make a Difference

Climate change, air pollution, plastic infesting our oceans… With all the problems in the world today, enacting real change can seem like an impossible task. However, every action makes a difference and can inspire others to follow suit.

Composting 101

My school, UNC Chapel Hill, implemented an initiative a few years ago to promote composting. A green compost bin, resembling a miniature version of a recycling bin, joined the scores of recycling bins and two large dumpsters that constituted the waste management for my dorm and one other.

Simple Ways to "Green" Your 4th of July!

Red, white, blue… and green? Here are simple ways to “green” your 4th of July celebrations. 1. Emphasize recycling at your cookout

5 Ways to Go to the Pool Green this Summer!

Going to the pool is a summer classic. Here are 5 ways you can keep your summer fun, while also doing your part to help our threatened environment.

Why I'm an Environmentalist

When I think back on the best memories of my life, most of them involve the natural world. The balance of peace and terror of canoeing on the French Broad River. Staying up all night to hike under the light of a full moon in the Eastern Californian desert.

3 Easy Ways to Support the Environment This Month

Want to do more to support environmental sustainability, but don't have a lot of time? Here are 3 easy ways to get more involved in the environmental movement this month.

What's the Difference Between "Conservation" and "Preservation"?

Environmentalists often use the words “preservation” and “conservation” without explaining what those words mean and why they use one word instead of the other.

Challenge: Eliminate your Use of Plastic in 2018

January 18, 2018

The world's reliance on plastic products has created many problems that more people are being made aware of, but will not easily be fixed. Plastics are hard to recycle and are not biodegradable.

10 Small and Totally Achievable Environmental New Year's Resolutions

January 10, 2018

If you had trouble settling on a New Year's Resolution this year, Piedmont Environmental Alliance is here to help.

Waste-Free Resolutions

January 4, 2018

Americans generate approximately 254 million tons of trash each year. That’s 508,000,000,000 pounds… a whole lot of zeros. Luckily, there are some easy swaps you can make to reduce the amount of waste you add to our planet.

More on Recycling from PEA Member Barbara

December 12, 2017

As a follow up to my recycling tip blog on October 2nd, I made a visit to the Winston-Salem Waste Management recycling center. I met with Terry Feeney, the Site Manager.

Seven Spooky Suggestions for a Sustainable Halloween

October 18, 2017

With Halloween quickly approaching, there’s still time to incorporate some easy ideas to make your holiday a sustainable one. From decorations to costumes, Halloween provides a great opportunity to put sustainable practices into action.

Recycling Tips

October 2, 2017

We all get into certain routines, including with our recycling.

En Español: Consejos Sobré Como Reciclar Correctamente

October 2, 2017

Traducido al Español por Carolina Corona Escrito por Barbara Sprainitis

Back to School: Tips to Start the Year Green

September 11, 2017

It’s early September and that means school is back in session. Whatever you may be starting or returning to, keep these tips in mind for a sustainable school season.