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Congratulations 2023 “Lens On Litter” Photo Contest Winners

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Mary Beth Mueller

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 …

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Three “Traveling Glass Recycling Bin” Appearances in Southeastern PA This December

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Mary Beth Mueller

PRC’s Traveling Glass Bin Program – which, as part of PRC’s broader glass recycling collaborative, has provided a free recycling service rotating through a variety of locations in western PA …

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On National Recycling Day, it’s time to update PA’s recycling laws

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Mary Beth Mueller

PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman co-authored an opinion piece to address the current state of recycling in Pennsylvania.  Working in partnership with , Dr. Spielman identified shortcomings in the current …

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Free PRC Webinar Nov 15 — Learn to “Recycle Right” on America Recycles Day

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Mary Beth Mueller

Join PRC in celebrating America Recycles Day — Wednesday, Nov. 15 — by taking part in a free 60-minute webinar providing practical tips for simplifying your life. “America Recycles Day …

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PRC Encourages Philadelphia Businesses to Comply with Plastic Bag Ban

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Mary Beth Mueller

On Nov. 1, PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman addressed media at a press conference announcing new research showing 84% of food trucks surveyed continue to distribute plastic bags in violation …

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Have a GREEN Halloween — and keep pumpkins out of landfills

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Mary Beth Mueller

Happy Halloween! PA produced more than 90 million pounds of pumpkins in 2022, and the scary truth is that tons of pumpkins end up in landfills every year. Check out …

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Amateur photographers invited to enter PRC photo contest

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Mary Beth Mueller

Amateur photographers of all ages are invited to enter Pennsylvania Resources Council’s Gene Capaldi “Lens on Litter” Photo Contest, which focuses on capturing ugly and avoidable examples of littering and …

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Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Expands to Pilot Program in Southeastern PA

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Mary Beth Mueller

PRC’s Traveling Glass Bin Program – which, as part of PRC’s broader , has provided a free recycling service rotating through a variety of locations in western PA since 2020 …

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Oct 17 E-Waste Collection in Delaware County

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Mary Beth Mueller

PRC will host an electronics recycling collection event on October 17 to provide residents of Delaware County with a convenient and cost-effective method of responsibly disposing of televisions, computers and …

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ReuseFest Returns to Allegheny County October 14

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Mary Beth Mueller

Clean out the garage…the basement…the overflowing closets throughout the house and gather gently used items — including bedding/bath, clothing, furniture, kitchen items and medical supplies — to drop off at …

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