PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

While much of this waste is recyclable in some way, typically only about 30 percent finds its way to the proper receptacle. Earth Day reminds us that we have opportunities to improve our world every day – wasting less, reusing, and recycling,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. According to the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

On Earth Day Weekend April 20, ClearWater Conservancy , Centre County Refuse and Recycling Authority , and the Spring Creek Watershed MS4 Partnership hosted the 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day, and it was a huge success! For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events, visit the ClearWater Conservancy website.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

Mark your 2024 calendar now for dates to drop off a wide variety of materials – ranging from computers and tires to household chemicals and smoke detectors – at upcoming collection events in western Pennsylvania sponsored by Pennsylvania Resources Council and its partners. All events take place 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

If you are thinking about adopting a “greener” lifestyle in the New Year, Pennsylvania Resources Council – a state and national leader in waste reduction and recycling – suggests making a resolution to recycle and commitment to compost in 2024. Visit PRC’s Conservation Workshops for a course description and schedule.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

Individuals, families, and groups are invited to register for the 28th annual CleanWater Conservancy Watershed Cleanup Day in Centre County. This is an important and worthwhile opportunity to get people to take care of our local watersheds,” said Donnan Stoicovy, Interim Executive Director at ClearWater Conservancy.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This year, Keep Erie County Beautiful partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to host the Pennsylvania Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup. Million To 126 Municipalities To Support Local Recycling Programs [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 4, 2024

Learn more about Gifford Pinchot at the PA Conservation Heritage website. Also visit the Grey Towers Historic Site website and the Pinchot Institute for Conservation website for information on its conservation research and policy programs. Posted: July 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2024

More Upcoming Events Upcoming 2024 PRC household chemical collections will take place Aug. 21 at Recycling Convenience Center, Fayette County ; and Oct. PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns, watershed and other initiatives.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

The 2024 Environmental Advisory Council Virtual Conference was attended by a record 186 people who wanted to learn more about how people in other communities are tackling today's environmental issues. Consisting of three to seven members appointed by the local government, an EAC can undertake a variety of conservation projects.

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Ocean Conservancy

JULY 31, 2024

My Ocean Conservancy colleague, Allison Schutes, and I met with Lara Resnik, co-founder of El Pedral Reserva , a wildlife refuge on the Peninsula Valdes, which juts out into the vast Southern Atlantic Ocean. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Learn how this Benton, Columbia County-based manufacturer has implemented system controls, electricity management programs, waste heat capture, air quality upgrades, and recycling programs to boost efficiency and sustainability.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

million In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $35 Million In Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects Funded -- WHYY: Philly’s FDR Park Gets Federal Grant For Stream And Wetland Restoration -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: What’s Next For The Chesapeake Bay? Million To Restore Delaware River Watershed, Including $7.3

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Unlike artificial trees, real Christmas trees are recyclable and renewable resources that clean our water and our air and provide important habitat for wildlife. Many communities offer recycling programs and curbside pickup. Buying a real Christmas tree every year also supports Pennsylvania growers, which is good for the economy.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

On February 19, Penn State Extension will host a webinar on Climate Change Projections for PA and Conservation Practices to Help Farmers Cope from Noon to 1:00 p.m. You don’t need to be a scientist to recognize how Pennsylvania’s climate has gradually changed over the past several decades.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This vital process gathered crucial data across six key areas: residents’ attitudes towards litter and community image, existing litter prevention programs, community and beautification leaders, current waste and recycling policies, past and ongoing community revitalization efforts, and active volunteer groups.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 18, 2024

Economic and environmental implications of policy instruments for the circular economy: A case study for postconsumer polyethylene film recycling in Europe. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 204, 107519. Larrain, M., Cifuentes, L., & Van Passel, S.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

East Penn Manufacturing recently announced the launch of a unique environmental campaign-- Power2Recycle -- to highlight the partnerships between the lead battery industry and the public and the importance of proper recycling, especially when it comes to batteries. Visit East Penn Manufacturing’s Power2Recycle webpage for more information.

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Unfortunately, decades of government subsidies to the fossil fuel industry have hindered efforts to reuse and recycle. They make it cheaper to produce new (or “virgin”) plastics rather than recycling plastic waste already created.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2024

2024 Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept. 26-27 In Bethlehem; Delaware Conservation Fund Symposium Sept. 2024 Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept. 26-27 In Bethlehem; Delaware Conservation Fund Symposium Sept. 2024 Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept. 26-27 In Bethlehem; Delaware Conservation Fund Symposium Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: April 22, 2024] PA Environment Digest More Than 100 Volunteers Clean Up 30 Miles Of River Banks In Huntingdon, Blair Counties Yuengling Brewery, Keep PA Beautiful Celebrate Partnership With Cleanup In Schuylkill County PA Chapter American Planning Assn. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The 2024 volunteers recognized include: -- Katherine Crawford, nominated by Allegheny CleanWays : Katherine has been participating in Land and Water clean-ups with Allegheny CleanWays (ACW) since the Spring of 2023. . -- Dave Rice, nominated by Keep Fayette County Green : Dave Rice and his wife have lived in Wharton Township since July 2020.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: April 15, 2024] PA Environment Digest Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful provides education and training to program participants on such topics related to the impact of litter on roadways, litter prevention, waste management and recycling, civic engagement and related public policy, volunteer management, and social media marketing. Click Here to learn more and to apply.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

29 Webinar On Green Infrastructure And Salty Stormwater DEP Accepting Applications For 2023 Reimbursement For Waste Host Municipality Inspectors Applications Now Being Accepted For DEP County Recycling Coordinator Grants PA Resources Council: Resolve To Waste Less In 2024, PRC Has Lots Of Tools To Help Still Time To Enter! 30 to Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Monthly, Means holds a recycling collection and a fall hard -to-recycle event for Wharton and surrounding townships, providing residents an opportunity to recycle. He has also spoken at and later launched a recycling program at the Mountain Area Senior Center.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2024

On June 5, 2024, DEP inspected four conventional wells-- Jane McGill 1, McBride 3, 4 & 5-- in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County owned by Frank D. DEP’s inspection report says the owner was making another attempt to plug the well during the inspection and the owner will notify DEP when this attempt is complete.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 17, 2024

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: June 17, 2024] PA Environment Digest PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events. Click Here to search back issues of the Digest.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

DEP said the report did not demonstrate attainment of the site-specific Act 2 Land Recycling Standard. ( PA Bulletin, page 53 ) -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 6 PA Bulletin it is now accepting applications for Act 101 County Recycling Coordinator Grants. in Philadelphia. (

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Global Green

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Transforming Waste into Opportunity: Astera, in collaboration with Carbon Conversion Group Inc, CCG, a ground-breaking plastic waste recycling technology company that specializes in transforming un-recyclable industrial and commercial plastic waste into synthetic graphene, graphite, hydrogen and other valuable commodities.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2024

Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Announces Mimi Joy Cooper As Recycling Coordinator CleanWater Conservancy: Volunteers Needed For 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day April 20 In Centre County Allegheny County Conservation District Offering Gardeners Free Soil Lead Screening PA Resources Council Launches New What's Up Watershed?

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

They have pulled out television sets, microwave ovens, lawn chairs, refrigerators, 55-gallon drums, more than 17,500 tires and recycled almost 160,000 pounds of metal! Countless bags have been filled with recyclable metal, glass, plastic and aluminum. Events must be registered to receive free supplies.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

DEP’s inspection report [Dryburgh 2 - example] requested the owner-- again-- to submit a written report by June 1, 2024 on how the wells will be brought into compliance. DEP issued violations for abandonment, venting and failure to submit annual production, waste generation and mechanical integrity reports on March 7, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

5-7 In Lancaster Coldwater Heritage Partnership Now Accepting Applications For Conservation Grants; Natural Gas Pipeline Mitigation Projects USGS Releases New Video: Susquehanna River Story - What Does The Science Say About Water Quality? 26 to Nov. 12 Joint Meeting Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 8, 2024

EDF Action: Pennsylvania Consumers, Labor, Legislators Highlight Cost, Climate Benefits Of Electric Vehicles PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In June Now Available DEP Invites Comments At Hearings On Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

On April 15, the Department of Environmental Protection announced 22 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state were recognized with the 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. Click Here for ticket information.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: February 26, 2024] PA Environment Digest 17 to 23 -- 7 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Defective Casing From 2018; Mariner Pipeline Drilling Mud Breakout; Additional Shell Air Penalties; Water Supply Investigation Protect PT Hosts Feb. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- NOTICE: PA Environment Digest Is CLOSED TUESDAY For Election Day -- PA Dept.

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