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Did you know that only about 30% of recyclable materials are actually recycled each year? That means a lot of recyclable materials are ending up in landfills. This is often …
How to Prevent Wishcycling: What Is and Is Not Recyclable? Read More
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that Wednesday the Commonwealth Drought Task Force declared a drought watch for 36 counties and asks for voluntary water conservation in those …
Berks, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Listed on Drought Watch Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Waste, Air, Radiation and Remediation Deputy Secretary Krishnan Ramamurthy and the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP) Executive Director Jennifer Summers yesterday …
Pennsylvania DEP Highlights Student Winners of 2022 Earth Week Poster and Video Contest Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly 160 county and municipal governments will be getting a boost to their recycling and leaf-collection programs this year, thanks to $30.5 million in Recycling Development and …
160 County and Municipal Governments Across Pennsylvania Awarded Funding for Waste and Recycling Programs Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania has ended its request that customers reduce nonessential water use to aid the recovery of normal water supply in the utility’s southeastern Pennsylvania service …
Aqua Ends Request for Southeastern Pennsylvania Customers to Conserve Water Read More
ELKTON, MD — Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger and the Cecil County Council recently announced the winners of the 2020 Cecil County Recycling Awards.
Cecil County Announces 2020 Recycling Award Winners Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced that she will host a free E-Recycling Event and Food Drive for residents of Senate District 44 on Sunday, September 19 …
Senator Muth Announces E-Recycling Event and Food Drive Read More
PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE, PA — Thursday, at PennState’s annual Ag Progress Days, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recognized six individuals and two county conservation district boards with 2020 and 2021 Conservation Excellence …
Agriculture Secretary Applauds Champions of Soil, Water Resources Read More
Did you know you can compost paper, prunings, cardboard and coffee grounds? Learn how to turn kitchen, garden and yard scraps into a natural, homemade compost for your lawns and …
Pennsylvania Resources Council Announces March 2021 Online Conservation Workshop Schedule Read More
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 …
10 “Green” New Year’s Resolutions for 2021 Read More