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Your Invitation to PRC’s “All Impact Fundraiser”

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Sarah Shea

At Pennsylvania Resources Council, we believe every action counts — especially when it comes to protecting our environment.  That’s why this year we’re inviting you to not attend an event. This …

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

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mary Beth Mueller

On Wednesday, 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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PRC Celebrates Women’s History Month

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Mary Beth Mueller

Women’s History Month Tribute written by Mary Cate Kitsmiller, Duquesne University Intern Although the term Zero Waste is relatively recent, its core tenants of rethinking, reusing, and reducing have been …

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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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