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. 7 Ways To Attract Pollinators June 30, 2017 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. « first ‹ previous 1 2 3 4 next › last » Tags Compost Ditch the Straw 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 Get Updates! Sign up for our newsletter to get updates about new stories from our community. Sign up
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.
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.
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.