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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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Successful “Zero Waste Non-Event” Supports Statewide Programs

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Mary Beth Mueller

PRC launched a new fundraising model three years ago, moving away from our annual gala and embracing our mission to prevent waste and conserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources. Following two successful …

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PRC Appoints Sarah Alessio Shea as Executive Director

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Mary Beth Mueller

Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC), the Commonwealth’s oldest grassroots environmental organization, is pleased to appoint Sarah Alessio Shea as Executive Director following the recent announcement by Darren Spielman that he will …

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Your Invitation to PRC’s “Zero Waste Non-Event”

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

PRC’s 2025 Zero Waste Non-Event — Where the impact is real…even if the event isn’t! At Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC), we believe every action counts — especially when it comes …

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PRC Honored with Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mary Beth Mueller

In recognition of drop-off hard-to-recycle collection events — which collected nearly one-half million pounds of material in 2024 – Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) has received the . “At PRC we …

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Join PRC’s Celebration of Earth Month by Attending April Events

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Mary Beth Mueller

On Monday, April 22, more than one billion people around the world will celebrate Earth Day, which annually encourages individuals, communities, organizations, and governments take action to protect the planet. According …

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Successful “Zero Waste Non-Event” Supports Statewide Programs

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Mary Beth Mueller

PRC launched a new fundraising model two years ago, moving away from our annual gala and embracing our mission to prevent waste and conserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources. Following two successful …

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PRC Honored with Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Mary Beth Mueller

In recognition of the “From Bins to Bottles” glass recycling program – which collected more than 1,000 tons of bottles, jars and jugs in 2023 – Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) …

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Successful “Zero Waste Non-Event” Supports Statewide Programs

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mary Beth Mueller

In 2022, PRC launched a new fundraising model, moving away from its annual donor gala and embracing its mission to prevent waste and conserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources. Following a successful …

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PRC WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBER

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

PRC welcomes Boyd Jones to the Board of Directors. Mr. Jones joined the Board in June. “We are excited to welcome Boyd Jones to PRC’s Board of Directors,” said PRC …

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