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PA Recycling Markets Center Hosts Dec. 17 Webinar On Glass For A Sustainable Future

PA Environment Daily

The Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center will host another in its Sustainable Materials Management webinar series December 17 on Glass For A Sustainable Future from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Visit the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center website to learn more about commercial recycling and reuse opportunities.

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PA Assn. Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Conservation Award Winners

PA Environment Daily

On July 18, the PA Association of Conservation Districts annual conference was held in State College and several conservationists were recognized during the awards luncheon. Pennsylvania’s 66 conservation districts and their partners are dedicated to ensuring clean water and healthy soil for future generations.

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Improved Working Conditions for Recyclers Also Benefit Ocean Health

Ocean Conservancy

Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. I saw human-powered carts carrying vast amounts of recyclable materials. Because of fossil-fuel subsidies, it is currently cheaper to make plastics from crude oil than from recycled plastic.

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Centre County Recycling Coordinator Joanne Shafer To Retire; Longest Serving Recycling Coordinator In Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

On February 19, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority announced Joanne Shafter, Deputy Executive Director and County Recycling Coordinator, will retire on February 29. According to Authority Chairman Dennis Hameister, “Joanne’s been the face of recycling in Centre County for over three decades.

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PA Resources Council Spearheading Effort To Establish Permanent Recycling Center In Allegheny County; Asking Public To Sign Support Letter

PA Environment Daily

We’re asking local governments, individuals and organizations who see the value of a permanent recycling facility to make their voices heard by signing our letter of support.” PRC recently commissioned a strategic plan funded by the Richard King Mellon Foundation to establish a Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) in Allegheny County.

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Debunking Foodware Myths on America Recycles Day

Ocean Conservancy

For more than 35 years, Ocean Conservancy® has mobilized millions of volunteers through the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC), removing more than 344 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways around the globe. We need to take action to tackle the recyclability crisis on our shores. © Ocean Conservancy.

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The Case for Recycled Content Standards

Ocean Conservancy

This quote came to mind as we at Ocean Conservancy launched our latest report, Recommendations for Recycled Content: Requirements for Plastic Goods and Packaging. After all, this was not the first time that Ocean Conservancy has looked at the issue of recycled content. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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