Take PRC’s Family Food Waste Challenge
The average American household wastes 32% of their food! Tremendous resources – such as land, water, energy and labor – go into growing, storing, processing, distributing, and preparing food, and …
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EDUCATION EFFORTS YEAR-ROUND PRIORITY FOR PRC
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
“PRC was busy in spring and even busier heading into summer, stewarding resources to reduce waste and conserve the environment,” reports PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. “Education efforts were in …
AMERICAN WATER PARTNERS WITH PRC TO PROMOTE WATERSHED PROTECTION IN WESTERN PA
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
PRC recently launched a watershed education initiative in western Pennsylvania that has the potential to remove nearly 3 million gallons of water annually from the stormwater system. Thanks to support …
FREE MAY 10 PRC ONLINE COMPOSTING “CRASH COURSE” OFFERED
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
Join PRC in celebrating National Composting Week by taking part in a free statewide Backyard Composting webinar on Wednesday, May 10, at 6 p.m. The 30-minute Backyard Composting “crash course” …
QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES — Allegheny County Executive
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
Residents of Allegheny County will elect a new County Executive in 2023. To ensure that residents are educated on where the candidates stand on environmental issue, PRC has joined with …
GO “GREEN” ON EARTH DAY (AND EVERY DAY THIS SPRING)
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) offers three suggestions for going “green” this spring — and solidifying a commitment to protecting the environment every day of …
STOP FOOD WASTE — ONE DECISION AT A TIME
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
In an effort to combat food waste, PRC is launching an initiative funded by the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh to empower individuals to EAT WELL, SAVE MONEY and WASTE LESS …
PRC WEBINARS SET FOR FEBRUARY
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
In February, PRC will conduct environmental education webinars to teach residents principles of backyard composting and options for recycling a wide variety of materials. Following online instruction, individuals will pick …
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: PRC WORKSHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
A gift certificate for a 2023 PRC workshop makes a perfect holiday gift – and you can shop from the convenience of home! The $70 Backyard Composting course fee includes …
LEARN TO RECYCLE WITH PRC — SCHEDULE A SCHOOL RECYCLING PROGRAM
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
PRC’s interactive classroom outreach programs encourage youth to become environmental stewards. A variety of interactive classroom presentations teach school students the value of conserving natural resources. At the “Recycling is …