PRC will conduct two online environmental education webinars in February to teach residents the importance and process of backyard composting. “You can compost for a greener, healthier world, and it’s easier than you think,” according to PRC Education Program Coordinator Nancy Martin. “Nearly a quarter of your waste stream is compostable, so it’s vital that […]
TEACHERS: REGISTER TODAY! PRC works in collaboration with the Southwest PA Air Quality Partnership to present the 12th annual Let’s Clear the Air Poster Challenge. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CONTEST DETAILS. The goal of the Challenge is for students in Southwestern PA to learn about the effects of air pollution and how to reduce […]
PRC and partners will receive $244,475 from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to support watershed restoration and protection projects in southeastern Pennsylvania. PRC will work in partnership with the Eastern Delaware County Stormwater Collaborative (EDCSC), Darby Creek Valley Association (DCVA), the Friends of the Heinz Refuge, the Hav-A-Rain Garden Program and the Upper […]
The PRC Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program provides a free recycling service to residents by rotating through a variety of western Pennsylvania locations. “Since early 2020, the bin has visited numerous locations for weeklong engagements to provide residents with a convenient method for recycling glass,” according to PRC Deputy Director Sarah Alessio Shea. “During daylight […]
Individuals can drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors (no color sorting required). Containers should be empty and rinsed, with lids and labels still on. Bags and boxes used to deliver glass must be discarded off-site. Saturday, January 15 – Thursday, January 20 (daylight hours) WEEKLONG TRAVELING GLASS BIN APPEARANCE FINDLAY PUBLIC […]
Kick off the New Year by taking part in a free one-hour webinar providing practical tips for simplifying life. PRC’s next free “Recycling & Waste Reduction” webinar will take place on Tuesday, January 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 […]
If you are thinking about adopting a “greener” lifestyle in the New Year, the Pennsylvania Resources Council – recognized as a state and national leader in waste reduction and recycling – suggests adopting the following 5 habits for becoming more environmentally friendly in 2022. 1) EXPAND YOUR RECYCLING EFFORT: RECYCLE GLASS IN PARTICULAR Glass […]
