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Reconnecting with the Radical Roots of Earth Day

Union of Concerned Scientists

Happy Earth Day! I was only four years old when the first Earth Day took place. Some companies have co-opted the day to sell more “environmentally friendly” products , or worse, to provide polluters with an opportunity to greenwash their miserable track records. Earth Day didn’t come out of nowhere.

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PA Resources Council Offers Ideas To Go Green On Earth Day And Every Day!

PA Environment Daily

pounds of waste each day – that’s 1,600 pounds a year. Since much of this waste is in some way recyclable, a typical resident of Pennsylvania has the potential to keep more than a half ton of waste from entering landfills each and every year. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average American produces 4.4

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PA Resources Council: Help Celebrate Earth Day By Putting Your 'Lens On Litter'

PA Environment Daily

Wondering how you can help celebrate Earth Day this year? Extra judging points are also awarded to those who conduct a litter clean-up and submit photographic proof of their efforts—think Earth Day! The deadline for entries is October 31. Thousands of photos have been submitted over the years depicting Litterbugs at work.

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Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful: Communities Celebrate Earth Day By Joining Pick Up Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

In celebration of Earth Day, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , whose vision is a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania, encourages residents to join the 2022 Pick Up Pennsylvania initiative. This year we hope even more people find the time to help improve their communities and make every day Earth Day.”

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PA Resources Council: 5 Large-Scale Public Events Have Committed To 'Zero Waste' In Pittsburgh Region

PA Environment Daily

Some of Pittsburgh’s largest and most well-known events this spring, summer and fall will share a common theme: zero waste. Having some of the largest events in Pittsburgh embrace the zero-waste approach speaks volumes about their commitment to sustainability,” said Darren Spielman, Executive Director of PRC.

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Keep PA Beautiful Announces Recipients Of 2023 Volunteer And Community Partners Awards

PA Environment Daily

The 2023 volunteers recognized include: -- Stacy Marinos, nominated by Allegheny CleanWays: Stacy Marinos (left in photo) has been volunteering with Allegheny CleanWays (ACW), on land-based cleanups and water-based cleanups, since 2022. She does weekly cleanups throughout the year, usually solo, but on occasion with other volunteers.

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Keep PA Beautiful Announces Recipients Of 2022 Volunteer & Community Partner Awards

PA Environment Daily

“We are grateful for our volunteers and partners across the state whose dedication, commitment and exceptional contributions helped advance our mission and strengthen community improvement efforts statewide in 2022”, said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Bruno's events in an effort to reduce landfill waste.

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