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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

With the holidays behind us, we still have a few months of frigid temperatures to endure.

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.

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.

The Halloween season is here again! Follow the guidelines below to make sure your celebration is both fun and sustainable. 

A guide to recycling batteries, light bulbs, televisions, computers, and refrigerators Batteries

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.