Programs

Conservation Workshops

PRC has facilitated conservation workshops since 2000 to 30,000+ participants.  These workshops teach the general public the importance of backyard composting, watershed awareness and education, rain barrels and rainwater harvesting, green cleaning, and more. To view our current workshops offerings and sign up for a program, please visit the pages below. For more information on […]

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Collection Events

Approximately 50% of the waste that Americans generate every day is recyclable through traditional recycling systems.  In addition to paper, glass, metal and glass, an additional 20% of our waste is recyclable through specialty recycling programs! Materials such as electronics, household chemicals, tires and more do not belong in landfills.  Some products contain toxic material […]

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Previous Projects

Over the years, PRC has been fortunate to work with a diverse array of partners piloting new environmental stewardship initiatives that remain relevant in our region and across the Commonwealth. Explore the entries below to learn more about PRC’s previously implemented projects and their impacts.

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Zero Waste Program

PRC is proud to offer a variety of Zero Waste services. In 2009 Zero Waste Pittsburgh (ZWP) was created to provide waste reduction services and resources in Western Pennsylvania. Today, our Zero Waste program provides waste reduction techniques to various commercial businesses, residents, institutions, and special events across the state. Over the years our services […]

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Schools

PRC has provided Environmental Education in schools statewide for over 50 years. The programs we provide designed to address the Pennsylvania State Academic Standards for Environment and Ecology and Science & Technology as well as other relevant standards across the curriculum.

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Projects

In addition to it’s permanent programs, PRC works with a number of foundations, businesses, municipalities and more on smaller or shorter-term projects. Click on the links below to learn more about what we’re working on right now!

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