PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

By Mary Beth Mueller The start of a new year is the perfect time to start fresh and embrace green habits to reduce waste. You can perform a waste audit to see what you’re throwing away each week and use this resource to discover the proper way to dispose of it to avoid contamination or “wish-cycling.” Click Here to support their work.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

On October 18, Encina Fort Union LLC withdrew its NPDES stormwater permit application for a facility that chemically recycles waste plastics after DEP cited major deficiencies in the application on July 6, 2023. Photo: Proposed Encina plastics recycling plant, Chesapeake Bay Journal.) The proposed $1.1

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

Individuals, families, and groups are invited to register for the 28th annual CleanWater Conservancy Watershed Cleanup Day in Centre County. Since 1997, event volunteers have removed more than 6 million pounds of waste from local roads, streams, sinkholes, and illegal dumpsites. Volunteers can sign up as an individual or a group.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2021

The PA Resources Council and the Audubon Society of Western PA will hold an electronics waste recycling event on June 19 from 9:00 a.m. PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns and other initiatives. to 1:00 p.m.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 13, 2023

On top of that, real trees can be recycled or composted in most communities. And they can never compare to the zero-waste of real trees. The Nature Conservancy and the Kiwanis Club of Cle Elum are taking the sustainability of real trees one step further with benefits for conservation and the community.

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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

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The PA Resources Council will host a free Recycling and Waste Reduction Webinar on December 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Which plastics are acceptable in curbside recycling? Workshop Gift Certificates are also available for other PRC conservation education programs!

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published a notice in the November 4 PA Bulletin inviting comments and announcing a December 7 hearing on a RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the York County Solid Waste Authority Resource Recovery Facility. (

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2021

Individuals living throughout Pennsylvania are invited to take part in the PA Resources Council’s free Recycling & Waste Reduction webinar on August 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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Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 1, 2022

Items made from recycled plastics are hot commodities right now. Companies are rushing to make everything from sneakers to computer mouses to car parts out of recycled and “ocean-bound” plastics, and demand for recycled plastics has never been higher. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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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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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.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2023

On March 16, the PA Resources Council released its 2023 collection events schedule for el ectronics waste, tires, household chemicals and hard-to-recycle items in Allegheny and Delaware counties. Click Here for the schedule and to register. PRC is Pennsylvania’s oldest grassroots environmental organization founded in 1939.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

16 [PaEN] -- DailyLocal.com: Growing Greener Funding Will Improve Local Waters In West Chester Area -- The Progress: Clearfield Conservation District Plans 6 Projects, Cover Crop Incentive Program With Growing Greener Grant Funding -- TribLive: PA Tree Seedling Sale Underway By Game Commission -- Erie News Now: Penn State Extension To Host Feb.

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Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 15, 2022

Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. These are the kinds of questions asked by the Circularity Assessment Protocol (CAP) , a process developed by Dr. Jenna Jambeck and her team at the University of Georgia (UGA)’s Circularity Informatics Lab and which Ocean Conservancy is implementing with partners in cities around the world.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

million In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $35 Million In Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects Funded -- WHYY: Philly’s FDR Park Gets Federal Grant For Stream And Wetland Restoration -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: What’s Next For The Chesapeake Bay? Million To Restore Delaware River Watershed, Including $7.3

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2021

The PA Resources Council has announced its schedule of online backyard composting, rain barrel and recycling conservation workshops for August. PRC conservation webinars are sponsored by Green Mountain Energy. Learn recycling best practices by joining the webinar from ANYWHERE in Pennsylvania.

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Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Despite that the Zero Waste movement peaked in about 1998, in the modern context of Net Zero from Net Zero Energy to Net Zero Carbon, we are today with surprising frequency asked about a business being able to claim it is Zero Waste. Working toward a world without waste is unquestionably a worthy mission. But it is not easy.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As part of an effort to improve the recycling and management of wastes from the generation and storage of renewable energy, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Independence Conservancy will host four Waste Tire Collection Events In Beaver County from 9:00 a.m. The Independence Conservancy is a nonprofit environmental stewardship organization active in Beaver, Washington and Allegheny Counties. to Noon on these dates-- -- September 25: Brighton Township Road Dept., 1250 Brighton Rd.,

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2023

Toss a bottle into a recycling bin in western Pennsylvania and send that bottle on a journey that can result in a new amber, green or clear bottle on a store shelf in 30 days or less. Thanks to the region’s robust glass manufacturing, processing and recycling industry, the entire process never even needs to cross state lines.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2023

While not required, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by reducing their nonessential water use. Water conservation, always a good practice, is especially helpful now as it'll lessen potential future impacts on water supplies if rainfall continues to be scant this summer.” see the DEP Drought webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2021

On August 12, the PA Resources Council announced the appointment of Sarah Alessio Shea as Deputy Director who will focus her efforts on the expansion of PRC’s recycling, composting and other waste reduction programming statewide. Shea has overseen a variety of PRC recycling programs in western Pennsylvania. Since 2005, Ms.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Monthly, Means holds a recycling collection and a fall hard -to-recycle event for Wharton and surrounding townships, providing residents an opportunity to recycle. He has also spoken at and later launched a recycling program at the Mountain Area Senior Center.

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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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Onya

OCTOBER 23, 2023

r PET Products This article talks about the benefits of rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) plastic products. The world has a crisis of waste caused by plastic products and packaging. The use of rPET products can contribute to a more sustainable future by reducing plastic pollution and conserving valuable resources.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On October 1, the Pennsylvania Resources Council will host its final hard-to-recycle collection event of the season, providing area residents with one final opportunity to conveniently dispose of numerous items not suitable for curbside recycling. to 1:00 p.m. 17 [PaEN] [Posted: September 13, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Brian Sneeringer From Adams Conservation District [PaEN] -- Gov. -- Environmental Hearing Board Chief Judge & Chairman Thomas W. Renwand Retires After 27 Years Of Service; Steven Beckman Named Chief Judge; Sarah Clark Added To Board [PaEN] -- National Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

“Food is the largest portion of the American waste stream by weight. Composting food scraps and yard waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions and produces a valuable resource.” pounds of waste each day, and much of this waste can be recycled in some fashion, including composting,” said Spielman. “PRC

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Management Options for Municipalities, Greening Communities: Urban Agriculture and Urban Forestry, Putting the Dimmer on Light Pollution, and Advancing Sustainable Ways Communities are Managing Household Waste. Consisting of three to seven members appointed by the local government, an EAC can undertake a variety of conservation projects.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2023

Kate Moran Honored For Ocean Science And Planet Sustainability Leadership By Canada [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Steve Sorenson Takes Home PA Outdoor Writers Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Cumberland County affiliate formed in 2001 by a group of dedicated local volunteers, with support from the County Conservation District Office. With support from the County Recycling Office, the affiliate responsibilities will migrate to a shared staffed position.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2024

Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Announces Mimi Joy Cooper As Recycling Coordinator CleanWater Conservancy: Volunteers Needed For 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day April 20 In Centre County Allegheny County Conservation District Offering Gardeners Free Soil Lead Screening PA Resources Council Launches New What's Up Watershed?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2022

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Fayette County affiliate formed in 1995 by a group of local volunteers, with support from the Fayette County Recycling Office. With continued support from the County Recycling Office, the affiliate responsibilities will migrate to a shared staffed position.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2022

The ClearWater Conservancy celebrated Earth Day weekend on April 23 alongside 451 community volunteers at its 26th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day. million pounds of waste from local streams, roadways, sinkholes, and illegal dumpsites. Since 1997, Watershed Cleanup Day volunteers have removed over 6.12 Click Here to support their work.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Throughout October, 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 October 2022 in North Park.

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