PRC once again experienced an enthusiastic response from residents across the Commonwealth participating in the Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest, which honors student and adult amateur photographers. Since exposure leads to prevention, the objective of PRC’s contest is to focus public attention on the problems of litter in Pennsylvania. Photos help to heighten […]
PRC’s interactive classroom outreach programs encourage youth to become environmental stewards. A variety of interactive classroom presentations teach school students the value of conserving natural resources. At the “Recycling is Magic” assembly, student see glass bottles disappear, watch a paper dove become a live one, and learn the magic words “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” Public schools […]
PRC has found success in a new fundraising model, having moved away from its annual donor gala and embracing its mission to prevent waste and conserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources. PRC’s 2022 “Zero Waste Non-Event” advanced key fundraising goals to support its statewide programs, increased its number of donors, and avoided an estimated 750 pounds of […]
Join PRC in celebrating America Recycles Day — Tuesday, Nov. 15 — by taking part in a free 30-minute webinar providing practical tips for simplifying your life. “American Recycles Day serves as an excellent reminder that every day of the year we each have opportunities to impact and improve our world in countless ways including […]
PRC is moving its annual fundraiser online and embracing its mission to prevent waste and conserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources. PRC’s 2022 “Zero Waste Non-Event” will eliminate waste typically generated by the dinner held for hundreds of people and instead focus on raising funds essential to supporting PRC’s operations and mission while recognizing supporters digitally. […]
PRC recently concluded its 20th season of hosting household chemical collections, an effort that has resulted in the responsible management of 6.5 million pounds of chemical products dropped off by 60,000+ households since the program launched in 2003. “A typical home contains 100 pounds of hazardous chemicals, according to the EPA, and while many of […]
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Nearly one-quarter of your waste stream is compostable — everything from fruits and vegetables to crushed eggshells and shredded paper. Fall leaves provide some of the best raw materials for composting. Join PRC — online or in person — in November to learn the benefits of backyard composting, including the overall […]
