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Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program Hosting 2-Part Food Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Training Series

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program is hosting a two-part Food Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Training Series-- -- October 24 - Webinar: Building A Regional Coalition For Reducing Waste In The Food Industry, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

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How to Make Your Halloween More Eco-Friendly

Ocean Conservancy

However, for our ocean and the planet, the real fright comes from plastic waste. Plastic candy wrappers, plastic decorations and other plastic waste have serious impacts on our ocean and marine life. 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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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Greenbuilding Law

Despite that the Zero Waste movement peaked in about 1998, in the modern context of Net Zero from Net Zero Energy to Net Zero Carbon, we are today with surprising frequency asked about a business being able to claim it is Zero Waste. Working toward a world without waste is unquestionably a worthy mission. But it is not easy.

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July 8 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

1 Special Program By Dr. Bern Sweeney Pike, Wayne Conservation Districts, Trout Unlimited Partner On New Stream Keepers Youth Program Aug. 3 Discover How To Identify, Track Invasive Species Using iMapInvasives In Aug. 9 Penn State Extension Webinar Gifford Pinchot’s Grey Towers Hosts Festival Of Wood & National Public Lands Day Sept.

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Fort Collins Fashion: A Sustainable Revolution

HumanNature

Each year, millions of tons of textile waste are discarded, their vibrant colors dulled by the harsh sun, their once-cherished fabrics slowly decomposing. Here, individuals and businesses like the Zero Waste Team and Patchwork Initiative at Colorado State University (CSU) and Create Good Co.

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EPA Announces $13.9 Million In Environmental, Climate Justice Community Change Grants In PA

PA Environment Daily

In Pennsylvania, nearly $14 million is being awarded to the LandForce Pittsburgh Conservation Corps and PowerCorpsPHL to work in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to expand and create critical infrastructure for upcycling and commercializing materials from urban tree waste.

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3 Ways You Can #SeaTheChange

Ocean Conservancy

Reduce Waste at Home. Here are some easy places you can reduce plastic waste in your life: Straws pose a real danger to many ocean animals. You can take our Food Wrapper Challenge to find ways to reduce this form of waste in your home. Reducing waste at home isn’t the only challenge that needs your help. Get creative!

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