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 to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, each American produces approximately 4.9 pounds of waste every day. While much of this waste is recyclable in some way, typically only about 30 percent finds its way to the proper receptacle.
“Earth Day reminds us that we have opportunities to improve our world every day – reusing, recycling and wasting less,” according to PRC Executive Director Sarah Alessio Shea. “PRC is proud to help Pennsylvanians become environmental stewards by teaching them how to waste less each day, and our robust schedule the week of Earth Day provides many opportunities to get involved.”
Join PRC by taking part in one or more events happening throughout the week of Earth Day, including:
registration required unless noted below
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
Free Native Plant and Stormwater Management Workshop @ Media (Delaware County)
MONDAY, APRIL 20
Free Bokashi Composting Workshop @ Upper Darby (Delaware County)
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
Less Trash, More Bash: Go Zero Waste at your Next Party Workshop @ Mt. Lebanon (Allegheny County)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 — EARTH DAY
Backyard Composting Workshop @ Rutledge (Delaware County)
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
Backyard Composting @ Media (Delaware County)
Creativity in the Kitchen Workshop @ Uniontown (Fayette County)
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
Free Recycling and Waste Reduction Webinar (statewide) — no registration needed
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
Hard-to-Recycle Collection @ Karns City (Butler County)
EVERYDAY
Lens On Litter Photo Contest — Amateur photographers of all ages can use their camera to capture litter to bring awareness to how litter threatens public health, scenic beauty, and the environment. Enter by Oct 31 to win prizes up to $500.