PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

The Pennsylvania Resources Council will launch its 2024 Hard-To-Recycle Collection campaign by hosting an event in Karns City, Butler County, on Saturday, April 20. For an additional fee, individuals can recycle televisions and computer monitors, printers, fluorescent tubes, small Freon appliances and tires (with and without rims).

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 12, the PA Resources Council announced it will collect electronics for recycling on designated weekdays in Allegheny County. Through the generous support of Allegheny County Health Department, PRC will conduct e-waste collection events on Mondays and Wednesdays in May in South Park. Last year they all sold out.”

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

On October 23, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced it is updating its popular Open Your Eyes to Litter series of five educational activity books created over 20 years ago. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful believes that educating our youth is the key to creating a cleaner and more beautiful tomorrow. KPB’s OYEL Series answers that call.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

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. pounds of waste every day. While much of this waste is recyclable in some way, typically only about 30 percent finds its way to the proper receptacle.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2023

On January 31, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania collaborated on a School Recycling Study Survey that shows Pennsylvania K-12 students have increased their knowledge and awareness of recycling over the past fiscal year. Does your school have a recycling awareness program?

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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. “By

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 29, 2024

Volunteers are collecting waste and discarded material as part of Underground Dnipro, an environmental activism organization working to educate civilians and the local government on the environmental impacts of pollution and why it … Continue reading Recycling in the forests of war-torn Ukraine

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2023

Again this year, many of Western Pennsylvania’s largest festivals, foot races and fundraisers will share a common theme – waste reduction – as the PA Resources Council aims to reduce event waste through its Zero Waste Program. “In At 28 events last year PRC’s Zero Waste efforts diverted 73,000 pounds of waste.”

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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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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2024

education series to help people learn how everyday actions affect the health of our waterways and explore easy ways we can make a positive impact on both water and wildlife. The PA Resources Council has launched a new What's Up Watershed? PRC is Pennsylvania’s oldest grassroots environmental organization founded in 1939.

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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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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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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2024

The US Department of Education honored 55 schools with 2024 Green Ribbon Schools recognition to highlight schools, districts, postsecondary institutions, and early learning centers’ cost-saving, health promoting, and performance-enhancing sustainability practices. Hydroponics and gardening boxes serve as practical laboratories.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

In an effort to combat food waste, the Pennsylvania Resources Council is launching an initiative funded by the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh to empower individuals to EAT WELL, SAVE MONEY and WASTE LESS by implementing easy, practical, and strategic methods for preventing and reducing food waste. We must address food waste.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2024

On January 22, the PA Resource Council announced it released a Request for Proposals seeking a vendor to develop a business plan for a center for hard-to-recycle ma terials (CHaRM) to serve the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Proposals must be submitted no later than 5 pm on Friday, February 16, 2024. million residents.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

PRC provides residents with numerous options for the recycling and safe management of a wide variety of materials not accepted in curbside pickup,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. Events Schedule All events will take place 9 a.m. –

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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

JUNE 2, 2023

On the heels of a busy spring season – which featured seven events that diverted tons of material from landfills – Pennsylvania Resources Council “Green Team” members are ready to lessen waste at numerous large-scale events this summer. Last year, PRC’s Zero Waste efforts diverted 73,000 pounds of waste at 28 events throughout our region.”

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2023

On July 3, the PA Resources Council announced the July schedule for the Traveling Glass Recycling Bin that provides free recycling service that rotates through a variety of locations in western Pennsylvania. A bottle, jar or jug dropped in the bin today could be recycled and back on a store shelf in less than 30 days.”

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Pennsylvania Resources Council and Delaware County will host an electronics recycling collection event on October 17 to provide residents of Delaware County with a convenient and cost-effective method of responsibly disposing of televisions, computers and other electronic equipment. to 1:00 p.m. at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. to 1:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2021

The Center For Rural Pennsylvania released a report on Recycling Programs in Rural Pennsylvania with these key findings-- -- Local recycling programs are impacted by global markets and constraints; -- Contamination of recyclable materials has decreased the value of materials collected; -- Recycling programs rely on state funding to operate; -- Recycling (..)

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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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Throughout October, the PA Resources Council will collect electronics for recycling on designated weekdays in Allegheny County from registered participants. Through the generous support of Allegheny County Health Department, PRC will conduct e-waste collection events on Mondays and Wednesdays in October in North Park.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

On February 8, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority announced it will soon make the switch to solar with the help of the nonprofit Pennsylvania Solar Center’s G.E.T. Visit the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority website for information on recycling and waste management. Get Solar Webinar Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The PA Resources Council announces three Traveling Glass Recycling Bin locations in Delaware and Montgomery counties in December. Glass is still one of the most recyclable materials we generate in our homes, and the market for glass recycling is very strong,” according to Glass Program Coordinator Ethan Woodfill.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The PA Resources Council is expanding its Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program through a pilot program starting in Upper Darby Township, Delaware County October 21 to 26. Throughout the remainder of the year, PRC will schedule several source-separated glass recycling bin “pop ups” in the southeastern region.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The PA Resources Council will host a free Recycling and Waste Reduction webinar on November 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. While the Recycling & Waste Reduction webinar is free, pre-registration is required by visiting the PRCs Webinars webpage or sending an email to: nancym@prc.org.

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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

APRIL 24, 2023

Throughout May, 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 Mondays and Wednesdays in May in South Park. Last year they all sold out.”

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2023

On May 25, the PA Resources Council launched a new interactive map of glass recycling bin locations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. The environmental nonprofit has expanded its outreach effort to make finding a nearby recycling drop-off bin as easy as the touch of a button with the introduction of an interactive glass recycling map.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In October, Pennsylvania Resources Council will host its final hard-to-recycle collection event of 2023 to enable area residents to responsibly recycle a wide variety of items not accepted in curbside collection such as e-waste, tires and small Freon appliances. Click Here for complete list of fees and items collected.

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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

APRIL 27, 2022

The GIANT Company’s Reduced Emissions Program , developed in partnership with GreenPrint , help support local environmental improvement projects at the Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education in York and the Centre County Recycling Center for Earth Day. Volunteers ended the day by taking a tour of the recycling and refuse facility.

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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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Environmental News Bits

MAY 23, 2022

Read the full story at Recycling Today. According to a release, the objective of this research will … Continue reading EREF announces food waste and packaging sustainability study. According to a release, the objective of this research will … Continue reading EREF announces food waste and packaging sustainability study.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2021

On December 16, DEP’s Solid Waste Advisory and Recycling Fund Advisory Committees are scheduled to meet and on the agenda are presentations by DEP on its recommendations for changing the law to make Act 101 Recycling Programs more effective and fixing the very broken Electronics Waste Recycling Program.

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