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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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Water recycling and reuse technologies help conservation initiatives

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ResearchAndMarkets.com has released the Global Markets and Technologies for Water Recycling and Reuse, which covers technological, economic, and business considerations of water recycling and reuse technologies through 2028. Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader.