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

PA Environment Daily

On February 19, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority announced Joanne Shafter, Deputy Executive Director and County Recycling Coordinator, will retire on February 29. According to Authority Chairman Dennis Hameister, “Joanne’s been the face of recycling in Centre County for over three decades.

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We’re Heard This Before: ‘We’re Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs’ - A Brief Review Of Pennsylvania’s Conservation History

PA Environment Daily

A brief review of Pennsylvania’s conservation history-- -- We've Heard This Before: "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs" - Until Air Pollution Killed People, Then We Said No. What REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership Looks Like In PA: -- In Memoriam: Edwin K.

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Reworld, Goodwill Keystone Area Introduce Free Electronic Waste Recycling In 22 Central, Southeast Pennsylvania Counties

PA Environment Daily

On May 7, Reworld ™, in partnership with Goodwill Keystone Area , unveiled a new initiative to provide free electronic waste recycling across 22 central and southeast Pennsylvania counties. This program reduces waste, reuses items that are still good, and recycles the ones that aren't."

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ClearWater Conservancy: Volunteers Made A Difference On Watershed Cleanup Day

PA Environment Daily

On Earth Day Weekend April 20, ClearWater Conservancy , Centre County Refuse and Recycling Authority , and the Spring Creek Watershed MS4 Partnership hosted the 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day, and it was a huge success! For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events, visit the ClearWater Conservancy website.

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Economic and environmental implications of policy instruments for the circular economy: A case study for postconsumer polyethylene film recycling in Europe

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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. Larrain, M., Cifuentes, L., & Van Passel, S.

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PA Resources Council Offers Free Statewide Recycling Webinar On Earth Day, April 22

PA Environment Daily

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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PA Resources Council Western PA Schedule Of Household Chemical, Hard-To-Recycle, Electronics Waste Collection Events

PA Environment Daily

Mark your 2024 calendar now for dates to drop off a wide variety of materials – ranging from computers and tires to household chemicals and smoke detectors – at upcoming collection events in western Pennsylvania sponsored by Pennsylvania Resources Council and its partners. All events take place 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FM and AM 1020 KDKA.