Environment & Outdoors
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At Holiday Inn, Cutting Plastic Waste in 2019 Meant End to Mini Shampoo Bottles
The owner of Holiday Inn and InterContinental Hotels is replacing mini bottles of shampoo and other toiletries in hotel rooms with bulk-size bathroom amenities to cut waste, writes Danica Kirka for USA Today. The transition affects 843,000 guest rooms and will be completed in 2021. The effort reduces plastic waste in the seas. “Switching to…
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Chester Residents Angry Over Covanta Zoom Call on Plant Emissions
Covanta held a Zoom information session March 28 for residents to tell them about plans to reduce nitrogen oxide levels at its Chester incinerator. The session attended by more than 100 people was not as enthusiastically embraced as Covanta had hoped, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Covanta is adding noncatalytic reduction technology…
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Willistown Conservationists Might Have Reason to Rejoice Over M. Night-Purchased Property
Conservationists are confident in the future of the 218-acre property belonging to the Rockefeller dynasty in Willistown, writes Holly Herman for The Patch. The property, also known as Kirkwood Farm was purchased by Willistown resident and iconic filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. According to real estate agents, there was an agreement to keep the land…
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Lumber Co. President Grew Up in Delco But Loves the Forest
Keith Atherholt grew up in Delaware County but the forests have always called to him, reports Morning AgClips. “… [I] became enamored with the Smokey the Bear commercials at the time. I was intrigued by the thought of managing a large area of forest,” he said. Today, Altherholt is president of Lewis Lumber Products out…
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‘Wild Philly’ Adds Creatures and Beauty to Your Long Walks
Like the rest of us, the pandemic got Mike Weilbacher taking long walks in state parks, preserves, and other natural surroundings. Now Weilbacher, director of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, has put together a “Wild Philly” guidebook highlighting the region’s natural history, 101 species to know and 25 field trips you can take,…
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Short ‘Horror’ 2019 Film by Local Photographer Aims to Turn Everyone into Spotted Lanternfly Exterminators
A new, Halloween-ready short horror movie by photographer Mike Allebach aims to get people in the mood to kill spotted lanternflies, the invasive pests that have been wreaking havoc across the state, writes Claire Sasko for the Philadelphia magazine. The pest that is native to Asia first showed up in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has…
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The Bald Eagle is Making a Comeback Near Bucks County
Once near extinction in the area, the country’s national bird is making a comeback in population in an area just outside of Bucks County. Jon Hurdle wrote about the famous bird for the NJ Spotlight News. Once on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle is again becoming a familiar sight to anglers and recreational…
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Once a Pennsylvania Pest, Spotted Lanternflies Now Populating Canada
Canada is sounding the alarm on spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that is a threat to many native tree species, according to a staff report from The Sudbury Star. Spotted lanternflies “threatens many of our native tree species, including maples, poplars, pines, and cherries. Grape vines are also susceptible to this pest,” said Ontario Parks,…
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WCU’s Weekly Research Seminars Cover Array of Sustainability Topics
Every Wednesday at 12 PM, West Chester University’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) offers a look at how WCU scholars, students, and staff explore and apply principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability in their research and on-campus work. At 50 minutes each, these Sustainability Research and Practice Seminars introduce an array of sustainability topics in easily digestible…
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There Is Enough Groundwater in Delaware River Basin to Last Until 2060
According to a new report by Delaware River Basin Commission, Delaware River Basin has enough groundwater to last until 2060, even through possibly dry years, writes Zoë Read for the WHYY. This is good news for more than 13 million people across four states, including Pennsylvania, who get their drinking water from the Basin. “In…
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Plastic Bags Now Banned From Media, Haverford
The new year brought with it a plastic bag ban in Haverford Township and Media Borough, reports 6abc staff. That means shopping in both communities will require bringing your own reusable bags or paying extra for a paper bag at checkout. “I remembered to bring my bag today, I didn’t think I would. It’s going…
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Founded During Pandemic, Philadelphia Apiary Puts Focus on Mental Health, Mindfulness
Founded by Amelia Mraz and Natasha Pham during the pandemic, Half Mad Honey, a Navy Yard-based apiary, puts focus on mental health and mindfulness, writes Laura Swartz for the Philadelphia Magazine. The name they chose for their business is a deliberate nod to Mad Pride, a movement that advocates for the de-stigmatization of mental illness…
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Zero Waste Options Coming to Delaware County in 2023 Report
Delaware County has set a goal in the new year of working toward zero solid waste, writes Kenny Cooper for WYYY. To get there, it’s hired Zero Waste Associates to come up with a way to keep trash out of landfills and incinerators. Its report is due out in early 2023. At the moment, Delaware…
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Aqua Expands Electric Vehicle Fleet With $36,000 State Grant
Aqua Pennsylvania has announced it has been awarded a $36,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The grant, which will enable Aqua to replace gasoline and diesel utility vehicles with all-electric versions, is part of the DEP’s Alternative Fuel Incentive designed to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Pennsylvania…
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Falcon Treated for Injury in Wayne After Nesting for 10 Years in Downtown Harrisburg, has Died
A falcon nesting in downtown Harrisburg for more than a decade, recently treated for a dislocated shoulder at Radnor Veterinary Hospital in Wayne, has died, writes Amy Marchiano for the Republican & Herald in Pottsville, as reported in yahoo.com. The 13-year-old female peregrine falcon was treated by Dr. Len Donato after it got into a…
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New State Air Quality Regs Will Reduce Nitrogen Oxide at Covanta Plant in Chester
There are new regulations to reduce air pollution from six trash incinerators in Pennsylvania, including the Covanta trash-to-steam plant in Chester known as the Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Center, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently adopted new regulations that look at the control of nitrogen oxide at the incinerators.…
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WCU Adds Three New Propane-Fueled Buses as Part of Going Green Commitment
Three new propane-fueled shuttle buses have been added to West Chester University’s transportation fleet as part of the university’s longstanding commitment to help save the planet by reducing carbon emissions and emitting fewer greenhouse gases on campus. As an added environmental advantage, the vehicles also emit fewer smog-producing hydrocarbons and particulate emissions than conventional fuels.…
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Yeadon Filmmaker Uses Drone to Capture Stunning Views of County in ‘Straight Outta Delco’
The beauty of Delaware County is in its diversity, which Yeadon filmmaker Johnathan Kolleh captured from an aerial perspective in his new film, Straight Outta Delco. Kolleh employed a drone to film landmarks like Villanova University, the Commodore Barry Bridge, the 69th Street corridor, and more, according to a PhillyVoice report by John Kopp. “I…
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