In February, PRC will conduct a variety of workshops in webinar format that enables individuals living throughout the Commonwealth to take part in a free online Recycling & Waste Reduction webinar on Feb. 18, while residents of the greater Philadelphia and greater Pittsburgh areas can take part in a virtual Backyard Composting webinar on Feb. 4, 9, 17 and 23.
Since launching online learning in 2020, PRC has received a tremendous amount of feedback concerning how the webinar format is an extremely convenient way to learn from the comfort of home,” according to PRC Education Specialist Nancy Martin. “And the online format enables individuals throughout the Commonwealth to take part since webinars require no travel to a specific classroom location.”
Participants in the Backyard Composting webinars will receive compost bins following the webinars. Those living in the greater Philadelphia area will pick up compost bins at Rose Tree Park in Media, Pa., while those living in the greater Pittsburgh area will pick up their compost bins at PRC’s headquarters located on the North Side.
To register for a PRC webinar, visit prc.org/programs/webinars or call 412-977-6146.
PRC conservation workshop webinars are sponsored by Green Mountain Energy.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WEBINARS
Learn the benefits of backyard composting, including the overall process, methods for setting up a compost pile, proper maintenance and ways to use finished compost.
Course fee includes instruction plus a FreeGarden EARTH compost bin, which features an 82-gallon capacity ideal for both urban and suburban settings.
Cost: $70 includes webinar instruction and one compost bin. Pre-registration is required.
AVAILABLE DATES:
Thursday, February 4, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 17, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
BIN DISTRIBUTION IN SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTHWESTERN PA BY APPOINTMENT
Individuals will register for a time to pick up compost bins after completing online instruction.
FREE “RECYCLING & WASTE REDUCTION” WEBINAR OPEN TO RESIDENTS LIVING THROUGHOUT PENNSYLVANIA
PRC will offer a free “Recycling & Waste Reduction” webinar on Thursday, February 18, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The online workshop will answer common questions surrounding recycling issues such as curbside collection, hard-to-recycle materials and pharmaceutical disposal.
Learn recycling best practices by joining the webinar from ANYWHERE in Pennsylvania.
Cost: FREE Pre-registration is required.