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Keep PA Beautiful Announces Recipients Of 2023 Volunteer And Community Partners Awards

PA Environment Daily

“We are grateful for our volunteers and partners across the state whose dedication, commitment and exceptional contributions helped advance our mission and strengthen community improvement efforts statewide in 2023”, said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Each one is deserving of recognition.”

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Independence Conservancy Hosts Waste Tire Collection Events In Beaver, Washington Counties

PA Environment Daily

The Independence Conservancy will host three waste tire collection events in Beaver and Washington counties to provide an affordable way for vehicle owners to get rid of tires or wheels from cars and light trucks and other vehicles. All collections are held on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. Click Here for the scheduled of disposal fees.

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PA Resources Council To Host Free Statewide Recycling Webinar Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day

PA Environment Daily

15, individuals across the United States will celebrate America Recycles Day , which annually recognizes the impact of recycling on the nation’s economy and environment. While much of this waste is recyclable in some way, typically only about 30 percent finds its way to the proper receptacle. On Wednesday, Nov.

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Improved Working Conditions for Recyclers Also Benefit Ocean Health

Ocean Conservancy

Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. I saw human-powered carts carrying vast amounts of recyclable materials. Because of fossil-fuel subsidies, it is currently cheaper to make plastics from crude oil than from recycled plastic.

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Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce 2023 Environmental Partnership, Shelburne And Emerging Leaders Award Recipients

PA Environment Daily

On July 28, the Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Partners announced the 2023 Environmental Partnership, Thomas P. John’s professional conservation resume is vast, with many great projects and efforts to improve the local environment being done and led by him over the past couple of decades. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award.

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City Of Pittsburgh, PA Resources Council Recycled Over 189,000 Pounds Of Electronics Waste Since 2022

PA Environment Daily

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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Pike & Wayne Conservation Districts Host Homeowners Resource Fair July 21 At Wallenpaupack Environmental Center

PA Environment Daily

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.