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State of Glass Recycling in SW PA: An Open Letter to Our Local Governments and Communities

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on March 1, 2023

The State of Glass Recycling in Southwestern PA:  An Open Letter to Our Local Governments and Communities written by                          Since January 2019, many changes have occurred in our local communities’ recycling services – not the least of which was the loss of glass […]

Categories: Glass Recycling

TRAVELING GLASS RECYCLING BIN TO VISIT ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARKS

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on February 9, 2023

Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald has announced that for a third year the county has partnered with PRC to offer its Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program in county parks. “Recycling glass is good for our community. It saves energy needed to create new glass and reduces air and water pollution from creating new glass, and […]

Categories: Glass Recycling

PRC WEBINARS SET FOR FEBRUARY

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on January 31, 2023

In February, PRC will conduct environmental education webinars to teach residents principles of backyard composting and options for recycling a wide variety of materials.  Following online instruction, individuals will pick up their compost bins at PRC’s office in Pittsburgh. Registration is required for all webinars by visiting www.prc.org/programs/conservation-workshops.   FEBRUARY 2023 WEBINARS All webinars listed […]

Categories: Education

PRC WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on January 25, 2023

Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) is led by a volunteer Board of Directors who represent a diverse group of industries, geographies, and personal interests. Board members guide the work of PRC and ensure the organization continues to protect the resources of Pennsylvania for future generations. PRC welcomes three members who begin serving three-year terms in January […]

Categories: Organizational News

Enter 2023 “Lens on Litter” photo contest

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on January 5, 2023

PRC is now accepting entries for its annual photo contest. CLICK HERE TO ENTER The Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest is a statewide photography contest rewarding amateur photographers who snap unusual or eye-catching images of litter across the Commonwealth. The purpose is not to glorify litter but to bring awareness to how litter […]

Categories: Litter

PRC OFFERS TIPS FOR A “NO WASTE” NEW YEAR

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on December 28, 2022

With 2022 quickly coming to an end, now is the perfect time to start fresh and adopt green habits to make for a “no waste” New Year.  And while we know that local sustainability is an important issue year-round, it’s especially important to talk about now in light of a report from Pennsylvania Resources Council — […]

Categories: Zero Waste

SUPPORT PRC & Be Part of The Solution

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on December 22, 2022

Make a year-end gift to PRC, and help create a Pennsylvania where nothing is wasted. Your support will help PRC prevent waste and protect the environment. Together we can ensure that millions of pounds of materials are reused, recycled, or safely processed; manage millions of gallons of storm water to protect watersheds; train businesses to […]

Categories: Organizational News