Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 28, 2021

ExxonMobil plans to build its first, large-scale plastic waste advanced recycling facility in Baytown, Texas, and is expected to start operations by year-end 2022. Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. Read more →

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Ocean Conservancy

JANUARY 8, 2024

Unfortunately, they have also become conduits for plastic pollution, carrying waste into the ocean from places where waste management systems are overwhelmed with the amount of plastic being produced or where illegal dumping occurs. I saw human-powered carts carrying vast amounts of recyclable materials.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 27, 2022

WWF has made it a priority to combat plastic waste. To inform this work, WWF retained Corona Insights in 2022 to develop and implement research to understand the public’s awareness of the issue, current behaviors around usage and recycling, and attitudes toward plastics in the United States. Download the document.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The Pennsylvania Resources Council’s free Recycling & Waste Reduction webinar will take place on Tuesday, January 18, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. While the Recycling & Waste Reduction webinar is free, pre-registration is required by visiting PRC’s Webinars webpage or emailing nancym@prc.org.

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HumanNature

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Guest Post by Mariel Price 2021-2022 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. When plastic waste accumulates in river systems, it can cause a jam that leads to the buildup of stagnant water (aka: a breeding ground for disease carrying insects). Why is plastic waste so hard to manage? billion metric tons of plastic waste.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2022

The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority celebrated 50 years this month. In honor of the 50th Anniversary, the Centre County Commissioners dedicated Proclamation 22 of 2022 – Proclaiming the 50th Anniversary of Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority in Centre County.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

On November 15, the Department of Environmental Protection released a simple guide to help residents and businesses understand recycling in Pennsylvania called “ Guidelines for Recycling in Your Community.” Environmental Benefits Recycling generates tremendous environmental and financial benefits for Pennsylvania.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 19, 2022

Reusable and refillable packaging is one of the most dynamic sectors of the packaging market in 2022, with rapid growth fueled by innovative formats and the need to enact more planet-friendly business models. The post Reusable and Refillable Packaging Becomes a Major Trend for 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2022

On October 24, the Department of Environmental Protection and guests reminded Pennsylvania residents that recycling unwanted, gently used items commonly found in households, such as furniture and clothing, is an effective strategy to curb pollution. One consideration could be shopping at secondhand retailers.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 14, 2023

The post Spotlight on 2022’s Project Winner: Agilent appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. In 2021, Agilent bought back over 900 used instruments from customers, sold over 3,500 certified pre-owned instruments, and took back 2,000 instruments through its return program.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2022

When performers take the stage in Rose Tree Park throughout the 2022 Summer Festival , another group of “stars” will work behind the scenes helping to sort recyclables from trash as the first step in the festival’s commitment to “zero waste.” Click Here to volunteer.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2022

On March 10, the PA Resources Council announced the 2022 special collection events schedule for household chemicals, electronics waste and hard-to-recycle items in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania. This year marks PRC’s 20th season of hosting hard-to-recycle and household chemical collection events,” said Spielman. “We

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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

JULY 20, 2022

On July 20, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority announced over 1,500 pounds of organics and recyclable material were collected during the four day Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in State College. Festival attendees were given many recycling options to choose from.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 24, 2023

Since 2020, the company has diverted 22 million pounds of food waste from landfills, achieving 88% of their goal, which is to divert 25 million pounds of food waste.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2022

The Pennsylvania Resources Council is celebrating a milestone in 2022 as it launches the 20th season of hosting hard-to-recycle collection events : responsibly managing 3.3 million pounds of electronics recycling dropped off by residents of southwestern Pennsylvania. FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2022

On August 4, the City of Pittsburgh announced residents in need of disposing of a wide variety of waste not accepted in curbside recycling can now register to drop off materials. E-Waste Recycling Drop Off -- When: Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Permian Basin oil and gas developments are among the state’s biggest industrial consumers of fresh water, and largest disposers of waste water. Without waste pickup and recycling programs, garbage and plastic in the community typically ends up being incinerated or dropped off at a dump. The annual $1.89 YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

On November 22, the Pennsylvania Resources Council announced it has found success in a new fundraising model, having moved away from its annual donor gala and embracing its mission to prevent waste and conserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources. Now, PRC is utilizing its own waste reduction techniques for its Zero Waste Non-Event.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $275,000,000 total from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2026 for grants authorized under the Save Our Seas 2.0

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2022

Dickinson College in Carlisle, Cumberland County will host a panel discussion about the environmental and business aspects of food waste and how it impacts climate change. The event, “ The Business of Food Waste: Climate Mitigation through Organics Recycling ,” will take place March 24, from noon – 1:00 p.m. Louther Street.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2022

DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on October 18 to take a deeper dive into Pennsylvania’s Municipal Recycling Program and talk about better ways to manage electronics waste. She reported the overall amount of waste generated in Pennsylvania has increased 8.3 percent between 2015 and 2021-- from 14.3

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Circle of Blue

MAY 18, 2022

Cities like San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Albuquerque have implemented adaptation strategies such as low-flow plumbing fixtures and water recycling to manage water use and save residents from future supply cuts. In Context: Desalination Has a Waste Problem. Plus, Circle of Blue reports on Michigan’s opportunity for renewal.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Contixo and Linsay Digital because they are now in compliance with the state’s electronics waste recycling Covered Device Recycling Act. ( are still banned in Pennsylvania for noncompliance with 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

APRIL 22, 2022

million in local recycling implementation grants to 157 municipalities across the state under section 902 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101). For more information on this program, visit DEP’s Recycling In PA webpage. Posted: April 22, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 19, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for a new round of Recycling Implementation Grants under Act 101. The deadline to apply is October 28. The deadline to apply is October 28.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Encina Point Township facility , planned to be sited next to the Susquehanna River, would be exempt from the requirement to apply for a waste processing facility permit under the state Solid Waste Management Act. According to the company, the facility would process up to 450,000 tons of waste a year.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2022

On April 29 and 30, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority collected approximately 44,000 pounds of hazardous material and nearly two miles of fluorescent tubes during a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. It is obvious that waste reduction is becoming the norm since residents are choosing less toxic products. “As

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 21, 2022

Mar 31, 2022, noon-1 pm CDTRegister here. Today we live in a world that creates more waste than it does reduce, reuse, or recycle. … Read more →

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

On November 14, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful reminded Pennsylvanians America Recycles Day , a program of Keep America Beautiful, is held on and around November 15 to educate and encourage individuals to be more mindful of what they consume, where and how to properly recycle and to pledge to recycle more and recycle right in their everyday lives.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The Pennsylvania Resources Council is moving its annual fundraising dinner online and embracing its mission to prevent waste and conserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources. We thought it was important we lead by example for our vision of a Pennsylvania where nothing is wasted. million gallons of stormwater per year, and much more.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2022

In July, the Pennsylvania Resources Council will host two hard-to-recycle collection events in Allegheny County to enable area residents to conveniently dispose of numerous items not suitable for curbside recycling-- -- July 23: Quaker Valley High School, Leetsdale, from 9 a.m. –

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2022

The Pennsylvania Resources Council will launch its 2022 Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events campaign in Allegheny County by hosting an event at Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer Township, on June 4, from 9:00 a.m. – FM and AM 1020 KDKA. For more information on these and other collection events, visit PRC’s Collection Events webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2024

Act 14 requires applicants to submit notices to municipalities and counties for air quality, water obstruction (Chapter 105), any permit issued under the Cleans Streams Law (including Chapter 102, stormwater, NPDES, many more), any solid waste and hazardous waste, land recycling and water allocation permits. Montgomery County.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2022

The Pennsylvania Resources Council Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program provides a free recycling service that rotates through a variety of locations in western Pennsylvania. PRC’s Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program is sponsored by Owens-Illinois, Inc. to 7:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m.,

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2022

Throughout July, the Pennsylvania Resources Council will collect electronics for recycling on designated weekdays in Allegheny County. Through the generous support of the Allegheny County Health Department, PRC will conduct e-waste collection events on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July 2022 in South Park.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

AB 2101 expands carbon sequestration projects to include whole orchard recycling (onsite grinding or chipping of whole trees during orchard removal for use in topsoil). The end of the 2021-2022 Legislative Session saw notable legislation on climate, heat, clean energy, water, and land use become law. Climate Change Mitigation.

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