Environmental News Bits

APRIL 18, 2024

Economic and environmental implications of policy instruments for the circular economy: A case study for postconsumer polyethylene film recycling in Europe. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 204, 107519.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

While much of this waste is recyclable in some way, typically only about 30 percent finds its way to the proper receptacle. Earth Day reminds us that we have opportunities to improve our world every day – wasting less, reusing, and recycling,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. According to the U.S.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

ResearchAndMarkets.com has released the Global Markets and Technologies for Water Recycling and Reuse, which covers technological, economic, and business considerations of water recycling and reuse technologies through 2028. Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 20, 2022

As the world rolls out more solar panels, wind turbines and batteries, we’re cleaning up electricity — and generating a lot of equipment that will ultimately need to be recycled.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 13, 2023

On top of that, real trees can be recycled or composted in most communities. The Nature Conservancy and the Kiwanis Club of Cle Elum are taking the sustainability of real trees one step further with benefits for conservation and the community. And they can never compare to the zero-waste of real trees.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2023

Since Pennsylvania Resources Council launched a partnership with the City of Pittsburgh in May 2022, more than 2,800 city residents have dropped off materials through the City’s hard-to-recycle program. Appropriate recycling of these items provides many benefits. Advance registration is required for all collection events.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

Individuals, families, and groups are invited to register for the 28th annual CleanWater Conservancy Watershed Cleanup Day in Centre County. This is an important and worthwhile opportunity to get people to take care of our local watersheds,” said Donnan Stoicovy, Interim Executive Director at ClearWater Conservancy.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

PRC provides residents with numerous options for the recycling and safe management of a wide variety of materials not accepted in curbside pickup including TVs, tires and household chemicals,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. FM and AM 1020 KDKA. FM and AM 1020 KDKA. to 1:00 p.m. All events take place 9:00 a.m. –

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state Department of Natural Resources is hoping to encourage more residents to recycle and utilize composting after a review of the state’s garbage found a large amount of cardboard, plastic and spoiled food in dumps across the state. Read the full story in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

million In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $35 Million In Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects Funded -- WHYY: Philly’s FDR Park Gets Federal Grant For Stream And Wetland Restoration -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: What’s Next For The Chesapeake Bay? Million To Restore Delaware River Watershed, Including $7.3

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Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 1, 2022

Items made from recycled plastics are hot commodities right now. Companies are rushing to make everything from sneakers to computer mouses to car parts out of recycled and “ocean-bound” plastics, and demand for recycled plastics has never been higher. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2022

The Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling and the Westmoreland Conservation District’s West Nile virus Program will hold a Tire Recycling Event on July 9 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at the new Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center , 355 Pleasant Unity Mutual Road in Greensburg. We all know the positive benefits of recycling.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2023

The Pike and Wayne Conservation Districts will host a Homeowners Resource Fair July 21 at the Wallenpaupack Environmental Center at 126 Lamberton Lane, Hawley, Pike County from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Visit the Pike County and Wayne County Conservation Districts for more information on natural resource conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

16 [PaEN] -- DailyLocal.com: Growing Greener Funding Will Improve Local Waters In West Chester Area -- The Progress: Clearfield Conservation District Plans 6 Projects, Cover Crop Incentive Program With Growing Greener Grant Funding -- TribLive: PA Tree Seedling Sale Underway By Game Commission -- Erie News Now: Penn State Extension To Host Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2021

The PA Resources Council has announced its schedule of online backyard composting, rain barrel and recycling conservation workshops for August. PRC conservation webinars are sponsored by Green Mountain Energy. Learn recycling best practices by joining the webinar from ANYWHERE in Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2022

The Westmoreland Conservation District and Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling will hold a Scrap Tire Collection Event on April 9 at the Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center, 355 Pleasant Unity Mutual Road in Greensburg from 8:30 a.m. All types of tires are accepted and eligible for a special $1-off recycling discount.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Brian Sneeringer From Adams Conservation District [PaEN] -- Gov. -- Environmental Hearing Board Chief Judge & Chairman Thomas W. Renwand Retires After 27 Years Of Service; Steven Beckman Named Chief Judge; Sarah Clark Added To Board [PaEN] -- National Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2023

Toss a bottle into a recycling bin in western Pennsylvania and send that bottle on a journey that can result in a new amber, green or clear bottle on a store shelf in 30 days or less. Thanks to the region’s robust glass manufacturing, processing and recycling industry, the entire process never even needs to cross state lines.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2023

While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. Water conservation, always a good practice, is especially helpful now as it'll lessen potential future impacts on water supplies if rainfall continues to be scant this summer.” see the DEP Drought webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

On October 18, Encina Fort Union LLC withdrew its NPDES stormwater permit application for a facility that chemically recycles waste plastics after DEP cited major deficiencies in the application on July 6, 2023. Photo: Proposed Encina plastics recycling plant, Chesapeake Bay Journal.) Click Here for a copy of DEP’s deficiency letter.

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New Scientist

APRIL 12, 2023

A lighting device that reuses its infrared light to conserve energy is as efficient as some LED lights, which could contribute to fewer carbon emissions while retaining a natural glow

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2021

The PA Resources Council and the Audubon Society of Western PA will hold an electronics waste recycling event on June 19 from 9:00 a.m. PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns and other initiatives. to 1:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2023

Kate Moran Honored For Ocean Science And Planet Sustainability Leadership By Canada [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Steve Sorenson Takes Home PA Outdoor Writers Assn. 16 Update On DCNR, Bureau Of State Parks Land Management Program [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: 5-Part Woodland Stewardship - Guided Engagement With Your Land Starting Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

because they are not complying with the state’s electronics recycling law. ( offered for sale in Pennsylvania are required to register with the Department prior to offering those devices for sale under Section 304 of the Covered Device Recycling Act. For more information on this program, visit DEP’s Electronics Waste Recycling webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On October 1, the Pennsylvania Resources Council will host its final hard-to-recycle collection event of the season, providing area residents with one final opportunity to conveniently dispose of numerous items not suitable for curbside recycling. to 1:00 p.m. 17 [PaEN] [Posted: September 13, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Cumberland County affiliate formed in 2001 by a group of dedicated local volunteers, with support from the County Conservation District Office. With support from the County Recycling Office, the affiliate responsibilities will migrate to a shared staffed position.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The PA Resources Council will host a free Recycling and Waste Reduction Webinar on December 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Which plastics are acceptable in curbside recycling? While the Recycling & Waste Reduction webinar is free, pre-registration is required by visiting PRC’s Webinar webpage or sending an email to nancym@prc.org.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2022

The ClearWater Conservancy celebrated Earth Day weekend on April 23 alongside 451 community volunteers at its 26th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day. For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events, visit the ClearWater Conservancy website. Since 1997, Watershed Cleanup Day volunteers have removed over 6.12

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2022

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Fayette County affiliate formed in 1995 by a group of local volunteers, with support from the Fayette County Recycling Office. With continued support from the County Recycling Office, the affiliate responsibilities will migrate to a shared staffed position.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

East Penn Manufacturing recently announced the launch of a unique environmental campaign-- Power2Recycle -- to highlight the partnerships between the lead battery industry and the public and the importance of proper recycling, especially when it comes to batteries. We each play an important role in building a sustainable future.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2021

On October 13, Officials from the state Departments of Transportation, Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and General Services highlighted a pilot project to pave part of a Ridley Creek State Park roadway with an asphalt and recycled plastic mixture in Delaware County.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2021

Individuals living throughout Pennsylvania are invited to take part in the PA Resources Council’s free Recycling & Waste Reduction webinar on August 18, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The online workshop will answer common questions surrounding recycling issues such as curbside collection, hard-to-recycle materials and pharmaceutical disposal.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2021

] -- TribLive: Officials Toast Jeannette Glass Site’s Transformation To Cryogenic Testing Facility -- NextPittsburgh: Scenic Pittsburgh Honors Ligonier For Protecting, Preserving Its Small Town Charm -- Wellsboro, Tioga County Named A Bird Town By National Audubon Society [PaEN] -- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: Penn State Master Gardeners Launch PA Bee-Monitoring (..)

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Earth 911

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The post Earth911 Podcast: The Ocean Conservancy on Britain’s Single-Use Plastic Ban appeared first on Earth911. The UK took a huge step toward reducing its single-use plastic pollution. Starting in October.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2024

Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Announces Mimi Joy Cooper As Recycling Coordinator CleanWater Conservancy: Volunteers Needed For 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day April 20 In Centre County Allegheny County Conservation District Offering Gardeners Free Soil Lead Screening PA Resources Council Launches New What's Up Watershed?

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Monthly, Means holds a recycling collection and a fall hard -to-recycle event for Wharton and surrounding townships, providing residents an opportunity to recycle. He has also spoken at and later launched a recycling program at the Mountain Area Senior Center.

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Onya

OCTOBER 23, 2023

r PET Products This article talks about the benefits of rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) plastic products. The use of rPET products can contribute to a more sustainable future by reducing plastic pollution and conserving valuable resources. Recycling PET into rPET consumes less energy compared to producing PET from scratch.

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