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Check Out All PRC Accomplished in 2025!

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Sarah Shea

Thanks to your support, PRC diverted 2.4 million pounds from landfills in 2025! Check out our chart below to see all we accomplished last year. Shout-out to everyone who participated …

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Strengthening Our Connections: PRC’s Spring 2026 Workshops 

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Laura Blood

As Pennsylvania digs out from the big winter snowstorm, I find myself thinking about the connections that keep us safe, healthy, and resilient — connections between neighbors, between our daily …

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PRC SUGGESTS 5 “GREEN” NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR 2026

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mary Beth Mueller

If you’re ready to adopt a “greener” lifestyle in the New Year, the Pennsylvania Resources Council – recognized as a state and national leader in waste reduction and recycling – …

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It’s Back-to-School Season and PRC has a Lineup of Learning for You

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Mary Beth Mueller

Back-to-school season isn’t just for kids heading to kindergarten — it’s for curious minds of every age! Whether you’re 8 or 80, at home or on the go, PRC has …

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Eco Scouts Extra — Quick Guide to Electronics Repair and Recycling

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Laura Blood

This summer, PRC and Allegheny have launched a new program to empower individuals with the skills needed to tackle waste management. But you don’t need to attend an in-person session …

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Become an Eco Scout and Learn to Tackle Stuff!

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Laura Blood

Ready for a lesson in “stuff”?  Whether you’re 18 or 80, join us this summer to become an Eco Scout and learn how to build skills, improve public health, and …

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Celebrate 2025 International Compost Awareness Week by Learning to Compost

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Laura Blood

May 4 – 10 is International Compost Awareness Week, and PRC is celebrating by kicking off a monthly you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home.  Along with …

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Behind the Curtain: How Wonder Fuels PRC’s Environmental Education

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Laura Blood

Ever wondered how environmental education programs come to life? As PRC’s environmental education coordinator in Pittsburgh, I can tell you it starts with one thing: WONDER. MY EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURE IN …

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Learn to Compost at 4 Workshops in Delaware County

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Mary Beth Mueller

Expand your recycle effort to include composting food scraps and yard debris. The process turns organic waste into a valuable resource for your garden. Attend an upcoming workshop to learn …

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Go “Green” on Earth Day — and Every Day this Spring!

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Mary Beth Mueller

  In celebration of Earth Day 2024, Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) offers three suggestions for going “green” this spring — and solidifying a commitment to protecting the environment every day of …

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