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PRC Collection Schedule
Mark your 2012 calendar for collections sponsored by the Pennsylvania Resources Council.
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Fayette County Town To Fight Barging Of Coal Waste
Some call it fly ash, the power industry calls it scrubber waste, captured in the combustion of coal in coal-fired power plants like Bruce Mansfield in Shippingport, Beaver County.
“CANS FOR PETS” Campaign supports Green Efforts and Homeless Pets
6,500 aluminum cans were recycled during first 10 weeks of Western Pennsylvania campaign.
PA Farm Show Butter Display Becomes Fuel
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is almost over and organizers have an unusual plan for the 1,000-pound butter sculpture that’s been on display.
EPA Report On Fracking Won’t Address Contamination Stats
An ongoing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study on natural gas drilling and its potential for groundwater contamination has gotten tentative praise so far from both industry and environmental groups.
Goodwill Offering Computers For Just $199
How would you like to buy a new computer for about $200 dollars? Goodwill is making it possible.
New Law To Require Old Electronics Be Recycled
On Jan. 24, 2013, a new Pennsylvania law will require your old electronics to be recycled.
Less Expensive Green Burials Growing In Popularity
Americans spend $12 billion on funerals each year. Caskets, cremation, headstones – they are all familiar terms. But have you ever heard of a green burial? It’s a trend that’s growing in popularity. In fact, Pennsylvania’s first exclusively green cemetery is located in Pittsburgh.
Test Driving A Car Powered By Natural Gas
Are you tired of rising gasoline prices? Maybe you’d be interested in a car powered by natural gas. It’s cheaper than gasoline and the cars are now becoming available in our area.
Could Your Home Be Making You Sick?
Is your home making you sick? The answer might be yes. Lead, mold, radon, asbestos – they can all lead to serious health issues. And they are in plenty of homes right here in our area.
Caught Doing Good!
The “Caught Doing Good!” campaign rewards folks for disposing of litter properly!
Don’t Trash My Turf
The city of Pittsburgh kicked off a new anti-litter campaign on Friday, May 18 with Don’t Trash My Turf.
Students Spread Environmental Awareness
With an important election coming up this year, there are many topics buzzing around that are essential to understand before heading to the voting booth in November. This year especially, the environment and its future […]
Elliot resident wins at the Redd Up ‘Bob Awards’
Gina Turner, a Clean Pittsburgh steward in the Elliott neighborhood of Pittsburgh was selected “Volunteer of the Year” for 2011. She organizes and leads spring and fall Redd Ups in the neighborhood that contains the […]
Zero Waste Pittsburgh Dumpster Diving
Click here to watch a video of Kyle Winkler, Program Manager of Zero Waste Pittsburgh, a project of the Pennsylvania Resources Council, as he recently took a dive into a South Side dumpster to see what […]
Chatham University Bans Sale Of Bottled Water
A local university is banning the sale of bottled water on campus. Chatham University is one of 90 schools nationwide that won’t sell bottled water because of the impact on the environment.
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A falcon chick living in a nest on the 40th floor of the Cathedral of Learning got a checkup Friday. Officials had to shoo away the falcon chick’s mother, 14-year-old Dorothy, to reach the chick and take it indoors for a veterinary checkup.
Pennsylvania Resources Council Reusefest
KDKA Radio stopped by PRC’s Reusefest in South Side Works on August 11th.
PRC Household Chemical Collection
KDKA Goes Green with the Pennsylvania Resources Council. Check out their pictures from the Household Chemical Collection on July 14th!
