PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

1 At The Southeast Agricultural Research Farm In Centre County [PaEN] -- Lehigh Valleys Wildlands Conservancy Highlights April Educational Programs; Tree Planting; Hikes; Summer Camps -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Its Spring! Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- Volunteers Needed!

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

10-12 In State College [PaEN] Public Participation -- PA Environmental Educators Urge Action In Response To New Federal Directives Impacting Environmental Education; Take National Survey Gathering Insights From Educators [PaEN] -- PA, NY To Host Feb. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

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Natural Gas 2025 2013 Conservation 68

NRDC

APRIL 13, 2023

Local, regional, state and national partners participate in Food Waste Prevention Week to educate and inspire culture change about food waste.

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Waste 124

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This session offers participants the opportunity to engage in an open discussion, pose questions, and share perspectives on pressing needs and concerns—such as resources, education, monitoring, and management—related to PFAS in agriculture. Visit the Penn State Extension webpage to learn more about many other educational opportunities.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

Awardees include county conservation districts, environmental volunteer groups, educational institutions, municipalities, youth groups and a fire department.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) and the PA Pathways to Green Schools awards. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools website. Green Ribbon Schools help learners become stewards of their environment and their communities, said Interim Acting Secretary of Education Angela Fitterer.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Events can include litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, community greening and beautification, special collections and anti-litter education events. Events must be registered to receive free cleanup supplies. 77,000+ Volunteers Last year, more than 77,000 volunteers participated in Pick Up Pennsylvania!

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

On October 23, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced it is updating its popular Open Your Eyes to Litter series of five educational activity books created over 20 years ago. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful believes that educating our youth is the key to creating a cleaner and more beautiful tomorrow. KPB’s OYEL Series answers that call.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

Injection Wells There are the waste drains. We educated folks on what an injection well was. I was educated on what an injection well was by another wonderful organizer from Ohio. We heard a lot about the waste from the site. The industry needs to find a way to dump their waste. Local people got involved.

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Natural Gas Waste 2025 2024 88

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Educational messaging about the consequences of cigarette and other tobacco related litter was displayed at the participating service plazas. We look forward to continuing to raise awareness of the environmental impact from cigarette butt litter through educating the 550,000 daily users across our system.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2024

The Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program will hold an in-person training day and tour July 16 on Food Waste Reduction and Upcycling at the Penn State Berks Janssen Conference Center, 4150 Janssen Drive in Wyomissing, Berks County from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Click Here to register and for more information.

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Upcycling Waste Environmental Protection 2024 103

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about many other educational opportunities. DEP Plugging Grant Programs: -- Apply Now! DEP Conventional Oil & Gas Methane Reduction Well Plugging Grant Applications Due Dec.

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Natural Gas Greenhouse 2008 Environmental Responsibility 84

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2025

Because now, thanks to The Waste Authority in Monroe County , you can recycle them. The new extra plastic recycling is available at The Waste Authoritys location at 1114 Military Road, Stroudsburg, PA. Find more information at The Waste Authority website. Take the next step. You really can make a difference. Its open 8 am - 5 p.m

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Recycling Earth Day 2025 Waste 81

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

On February 9, The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education , Philadelphia’s first environmental education center, will hold a reception to open its newest art exhibition-- Slow-Burning Rapture -- from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Center, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road in Philadelphia. Posted: February 7, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2023

It prevents hazardous waste from entering our rivers and ground soil, and it also helps keep our dedicated workforce safe by eliminating exposure to hazards during our routine pick-ups at the curb. Appropriate recycling of these items provides many benefits. Advance registration is required for all collection events.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2025

This Conference has been a cornerstone of the LWVPA Straight Scoop on Shale educational initiative since 2013. The Conference will be held at the Power Center at Duquesne University , 1015 Forbes Avenue in Pittsburgh from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by a social hour.

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2025 Radiation 2013 2024 117

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposal for a methane waste charge on large sources of oil and gas methane pollution. The proposed methane waste charge is part of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program authorized by Congress through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. On January 12, the U.S. 22 [PaEN] -- DEP Awards $39.6

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Waste Fossil Fuels Recycling Climate Change 103

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2025

May 13-15 DCNR Watershed Forestry Summit [PaEN] -- Reminder: Call For Presentations: Penn State Extension Dive Deeper Summit For Water Educators Sept. 21 In-Person Volunteer Live Staking Workshop In Cumberland County [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Water Cooler Talk Feb. 25 In Harrisburg -- Apply Now!

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2025 Waste 2024 Conservation 97

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2025

Pick Up Pennsylvania engages tens of thousands of volunteers annually through litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, beautification projects, special collections, and educational events. To help with the cost of trash disposal, DEP and Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association are sponsoring low or no cost disposal through April 30.

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Earth Day 2025 Waste Environmental Protection 70

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

17 -- Lehigh Valley-Based Wildlands Conservancy Highlights September Activities, Education Programs; Birds, Butterflies Migrating -- Heritage Conservancy, Partners Host Aug. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 10; Training Oct. Carbon County -- DEP To Hold Sept. 10; Training Oct.

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Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Clean Energy 86

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

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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Recycling Waste Earth Day 2025 65

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Envirothon Team Get Hands-On Science Lessons In Canoes -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- PA Solar Center Honors 5 Western PA Organizations Who Have Gone Solar [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Eagle On The Mend Through Ashkar Students’ Efforts -- Reading Eagle: (..)

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Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

10 [PaEN] -- Beaver County Times: Beaver County To Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Oct. 28 Meeting/Hearing On Renewal Of Hazardous Waste Permit For Keystone Cement In Northampton County [Updated] [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Nov. . -- Williamsport Sun: Susquehanna Chapter Trout Unlimited Hosts Oct. 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct.

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Waste Conservation Electricity Regulations 77

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2024

Sustainable Forest Harvests; Rattlesnakes; Upcoming Events -- Penn State Ag Progress Days To Feature 400+ Commercial & Educational Exhibits; Field Demos; Forest Management; Stream Buffers Tour In Centre County Aug. 17-19 In State College [PaEN] -- Horn Farm Center For Agricultural Education In York Hosts Annual Pawpaw Festival Sept.

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Conservation Clean Energy Waste 2024 80

Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 6, 2023

Has the team been educated in sustainability? As organizations look internally, they should understand the initiatives of department sourcing. What are the goals? Does the team have incentives beyond sustainability? The post Top Tips for Kicking Off a Sustainability Journey appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Recycling Waste 260

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Were thankful for the many dedicated community partners were able to collaborate with as they work to address environmental concerns, offer educational resources and ensure the health and vitality of our state for generations to come. As an organization, we strive to prevent waste and conserve the environment.

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2025 2012 Natural Gas Conservation 81

Circle of Blue

JULY 6, 2021

All the things that go down the drain and end up at the waste water treatment plant are not removed there. All the things that go down the drain and end up at the waste water treatment plant are not removed there. Clair River upstream of drinking water intakes for several Detroit metropolitan municipalities. Photo Lester Graham.

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Waste Regulations Climate Change Environmental Protection 312

Cleannovate

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Biogas is simply natural gas derived from rotting organic waste. These include kitchen waste, fresh livestock manure, human faeces among others. BACTERIA Bacteria used to convert organic waste into biogas are mainly derived from runinants. Biogas production heavily depends on very minute players in this great energetic gallery.

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Natural Gas Waste 130

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals! Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. Solar Schools Technical Assistance Program To Help Apply For Solar For Schools, Other Funding Sustainable Pittsburgh: Report On Clean Energy Workforce - Needs And Opportunities For Southwestern PA Dept.

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2025 Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources 94

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Of Labor Electric Vehicle Apprenticeship Program Coming To Pittsburgh Upcoming Events -- LancasterOnline - Erin Negley: New Law Limits Grass Fertilizer In PA; Free Sept. 26 Climate Change & Penn's Woods; Oct. Master Watershed Stewards Host Oct.

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Natural Gas Natural Resources Clean Energy Renewable Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 2023, a partnership between PA Resources Council and the City of Pittsburgh enabled more than 2,000 residents to recycle 62+ tons of e-waste through the City’s hard-to-recycle program. Shea explains that all electronic scrap collected is forwarded to eLoop LLC, an e-Stewards-certified processor that responsibly manages electronic waste.

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Recycling Waste 2024 2023 98

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

24-26 At Shale Insight Conference -- PA Resources Council, Partners Host 3 Electronic Waste Collection Events In Delaware, Montgomery Counties Starting Sept. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Celebrate Trees And Streams ! PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: Mt.

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Nuclear Power 2028 Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 81

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

PennEnvironments Zero Waste Advocate Faran Savitz released the following statement in response to the announcement-- IRG abandoning its plan is great news for both the Erie area and for Lake Erie, an iconic body of water consistently plagued by plastic pollution. Neither is burning plastic waste to make steel.

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Recycling Clean Water Act Waste Fossil Fuels 61

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2024

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 19 Gala [PaEN] Grants -- PA Lawmakers, Groups Celebrate Passage Of Solar For Schools Bipartisan Solar Energy Initiative [PaEN] -- Dept. of Agriculture Starts Accepting Applications For Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grants July 22, Deadline Sept.

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Nuclear Power 2024 Carbon Dioxide Conservation 83

Academy of Natural Sciences

JANUARY 9, 2025

Organize a clothing or book swap with friends, family and neighbors to make a great find while reducing waste in landfills. The Resource Exchange also operates a shop, gallery and workshop space and redirects donated items to artists, builders, educators and the general public. Find it a new purpose or give it away.

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Waste Recycling Environmental Science 105

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2024

The US Department of Education honored 55 schools with 2024 Green Ribbon Schools recognition to highlight schools, districts, postsecondary institutions, and early learning centers’ cost-saving, health promoting, and performance-enhancing sustainability practices. Hydroponics and gardening boxes serve as practical laboratories.

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Greenhouse Recycling Renewable Energy 2024 84