Living Zero Waste: SHOPPING ONLINE
With most retail stores being closed for the past month, and without knowing when they will reopen again, many consumers have turned to online shopping to purchase items they …
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PRC COVID-19 UPDATE
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
In recent weeks, the Pennsylvania Resources Council has closely monitored the COVID-19 situation in the commonwealth and its potential impact on venues and events. Following the CDC’s March 15 recommendation concerning public gatherings, PRC has announced the following program changes: …
5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2020 Close to Home
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
April 22, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the planet’s largest civic event, currently mobilizing 1 billion individuals worldwide each year. While staying close to home this year, …
The Scoop on Glass Recycling during Quarantine: Updates on PRC Glass Program
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
A note from the manager of PRC’s Recycling Glass Program, Ashley DiGregorio: When PRC first piloted our Pop-Up Glass Events in early 2019, it was always with the hope …
You Can – and Should – Still Save Your Glass for Recycling
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
A note from the manager of PRC’s Recycling Glass Program, Ashley DiGregorio: PRC has received many calls from residents in Southwestern Pennsylvania, rightly wondering if there are still options …
Preparing for a Household Chemical Collection
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
Since 2003, PRC has helped Western PA residents to safely dispose of over 5,000,000 lbs of household chemicals through our . These events provide residents with a responsible means of …
Green New Year’s Resolution for 2020
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
Make a New Year’s resolution to care for the environment – especially since an average American produces 4.4 pounds of waste each day! “While most people have heard the phrase …
Deconstruction & Reuse Conference – Oct. 28th 2019
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
The annual Deconstruction and Reuse Conference is only national conference focused on how construction and demolition waste can be turned into economic opportunities. With dozens of speakers ranging from community …
BUY TICKETS AT DOOR FOR WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival – the nation’s premier environmental and adventure film festival – will stop in Pittsburgh in June as part of its nationwide tour to showcase …
PRC’s “Litter? Not In Philly!” Campaign Expands to Southwest Philadelphia
Posted on by Pennsylvania Resources Council
PRC’s “Litter? Not in Philly!” project is expanding to Southwest Philadelphia under the local banner of “Litter? Not in Southwest!” In partnership with the Southwest Community Development Corporation (Southwest CDC), …