Tag Archives: Environment

Amizade Expands to India Trinidad and Tobago!

Amizade is proud to announce that, for the first time in 8 years, we are expanding to two new countries: India and Trinidad and Tobago! In Trinidad, Amizade will be partnering with the small fishing community of Matelot, working to tackle a range of environmental issues including preservation of the coastline, maintaining local hiking trails… Continue Reading

Posted on 18/01/12 Filed under Amizade Global Service

Pollution Concerns Being Addressed by Athletes

The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) has launched a new campaign called Athletes United for Healthy Air (AU), which addresses air pollution concerns for athletes… Continue Reading

Posted on 22/12/11 Filed under GASP

PRC is Making Recycling Easy for Pittsburgh Area Residents

Area Drop-offs Make it Easy to Recycle Year-Round Three years ago after numerous calls from eco-minded citizens concerned about the environmental impact of tossing their spent alkaline batteries in the trash, Dave Mazza, regional director of the Pennsylvania Resources Council(PRC) found a way to enable area residents to recycle alkaline batteries and a few other… Continue Reading

Posted on 24/08/11 Filed under PRC, Inc.

Sisters of St. Joseph Host Eco-Education Series

In an effort to continue caring for the environment and foster a better understanding of God and nature, the Sisters of St. Joseph are hosting an Eco-Education Series of programs through the fall and winter. The programs, which are open to the public, include cooking, canning, square dances, environmental discussions and other family-friendly events beginning… Continue Reading

Posted on 17/08/11 Filed under Sisters of St. Joseph

GASPing in Bad Air

When you think of environmental causes, what comes to mind? Do you think of protecting clean water or endangered species, instituting better reuse and recycling programs, fighting for an end to our dependence on coal and oil, or advocating for social equity? Many issues clamor for our time, attention, and concern. Perhaps you realize that… Continue Reading

Posted on 20/06/11 Filed under GASP

Free Electronics Recycling in 2011

2011 “Hard To Recycle” Collection Events The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) in partnership with the Allegheny County Health Department, Colcom Foundation and NewsRadio 1020 KDKA are providing an opportunity for area residents to properly dispose of a wide variety of materials at “hard to recycle” collection events in 2011. At the upcoming events, individuals can… Continue Reading

Posted on 25/05/11 Filed under Events Calendar, PRC, Inc.

2011 Schedule of Household Chemical Collections

Pennsylvania Resources Council events provide opportunity to safely dispose of common household chemicals such as cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides and more. Pennsylvania residents will have an opportunity to safely and cost effectively dispose of common chemicals found in their homes at a series of drop-off collections sponsored by the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) and… Continue Reading

Posted on 06/04/11 Filed under PRC, Inc.