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PA Resources Council Partnering With Large-Scale Events In Western PA To Reduce Event Waste Thru Zero Waste Program

PA Environment Daily

Again this year, many of Western Pennsylvania’s largest festivals, foot races and fundraisers will share a common theme – waste reduction – as the PA Resources Council aims to reduce event waste through its Zero Waste Program. “In At 28 events last year PRC’s Zero Waste efforts diverted 73,000 pounds of waste.”

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New Allegheny County Sustainability Report Provides Overview Of Efforts Since 2009

PA Environment Daily

The expanded report also provides a historical overview of efforts since 2009 when the first Sustainability Manager was hired. tons of food waste -- Recycled 86.6 tons of food waste -- Recycled 86.6 When I first took office, our efforts around sustainability consisted of one person in the manager’s office.

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PA Resources Council Announces Schedule Of Summer Public Events Committed To Zero Waste In Western Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

On the heels of a busy spring season – which featured seven events that diverted tons of material from landfills – Pennsylvania Resources Council “Green Team” members are ready to lessen waste at numerous large-scale events this summer. Last year, PRC’s Zero Waste efforts diverted 73,000 pounds of waste at 28 events throughout our region.”

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Centre County Recycling Coordinator Joanne Shafer To Retire; Longest Serving Recycling Coordinator In Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

During Joanne’s tenure, the Authority was awarded the 2009 Best Local Government Program by the National Recycling Coalition. Visit the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority website for more information on was to reduce, reuse and recycle your waste. Posted: February 19, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Beyond troubled waters? Unprecedented cross-border transportation and injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) for offshore storage shows promise

Law Columbia

This blog post highlights three ways in which this pioneering carbon capture and storage (CCS) operation could advance the field—through its economic aspects, climate governance, and the pertinent international legal regime. This amendment was adopted at the 2009 Conference of the Parties to the LP.

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Statement on Imperial Oil CEO Brad Corson’s Refusal to Accept Accountability for Massive Toxic Tailings Leak

Enviromental Defense

Despite the clear negative health impacts, Corson continues to avoid responsibility for billions of litres of toxic waste stored in tailings ponds that were designed to leak. trillion litres of toxic waste before further harm comes to Indigenous communities and the environment.

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Mining giants told to pay $9.7bn over Brazil dam disaster

Corp Watch

Founded in 1942 as a state-owned enterprise by the Brazilian government, it was originally named Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD). It was partially privatized in 1997 but the Brazilian government retains control. Two years later, some question if the mining industry has done enough to avert further disasters. to adequately repair.

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