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PA Resources Council Offers Ideas To Go Green On Earth Day And Every Day!

PA Environment Daily

Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average American produces 4.4 pounds of waste each day – that’s 1,600 pounds a year. Since much of this waste is in some way recyclable, a typical resident of Pennsylvania has the potential to keep more than a half ton of waste from entering landfills each and every year.

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Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful: Communities Celebrate Earth Day By Joining Pick Up Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

In celebration of Earth Day, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , whose vision is a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania, encourages residents to join the 2022 Pick Up Pennsylvania initiative. This year we hope even more people find the time to help improve their communities and make every day Earth Day.”

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Keep PA Beautiful’s Fayette County Affiliate Transitions From All Volunteer Led To County Recycling Office

PA Environment Daily

I'm happy with the transition to the County Solid Waste and Recycling Department. For Keep Fayette County Green events and programs, and for the Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center hours, visit the County’s Solid Waste Recycling-Stormwater webpage. The 2022 Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative will be held through May 31.

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PA Resources Council Hosts Household Chemical Collection Events In Allegheny, Cambria Counties During May

PA Environment Daily

The certified contractor will process the hazardous wastes for proper disposal. Upcoming Events Upcoming 2022 PRC household chemical collections will take place June 18 in Fayette County; June 25 in Washington County; Aug. 20 in Boyce Park, Allegheny County; Sept. 10 in South Park, Allegheny County; and Oct. 8 in Beaver County.

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Reminder: Deadline For Keep PA Beautiful Litter Hawk Youth Awards January 31

PA Environment Daily

Winners will be announced in April in time for Earth Day celebrations. “We The Litter Hawk Youth Award program was created with funding provided by the Department of Environmental Protection. Details about the 2022 Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative will be available soon. First runner-up will receive a $15 gift card.

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Keep PA Beautiful Young Ambassadors Conducting Pick Up Pennsylvania Community Improvement Events

PA Environment Daily

CJ, a Junior from Swarthmore, Delaware County, will celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by leading a walk throughout Little Crum Creek Park while discussing aquatic macroinvertebrates and water quality. In 2022, 65,988 Pennsylvanians picked up 3.4 One such event is an educational “Park Walk” coordinated by Young Ambassador, CJ Chen.

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PA Resources Council Celebrates Three Pioneering Women - Hilda Fox, Cynthia Calhoun, Ruth Becker

PA Environment Daily

They did this though the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, long before the first Earth Day. Cynthia was a tireless, dedicated, environmental champion. Like Hilda and Cynthia, she is a passionate advocate for waste reduction, recycling, and the preservation of a quality environment. Cheers to Hilda, Cynthia, and Ruth!