Hard to Recycle Collection on Saturday, June 11
In case you missed the Hard to Recycle Collection at Steel City Harley Davidson, the next Hard to Recycle collection is being held Saturday, June 11th at the parking lot of Mall at Robinson. See the attached event flyer for more details. Thanks, Jennifer, for forwarding the information to us!
Organic Lawn Care
With all the rain we have had in the area this spring, there is barely time to cut the grass! Hopefully the weather will improve soon, and we will be able to get outside to work in our yards and gardens.
The subject of organic lawn care has come up several times at our GO Green Club meetings, so I thought I would share this article from the Post-Gazette that I came across - "Lessen your carbon footprint with organic lawn care" by Mykie Reidy. It contains alot of good information about overseeding, good lawn mowing practices, and why go organic for your lawn care.
Take a look at the article now and you will be ready to "go green" when the sun shines again!
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11104/1139063-47.stm#ixzz1MoTFhkus
The subject of organic lawn care has come up several times at our GO Green Club meetings, so I thought I would share this article from the Post-Gazette that I came across - "Lessen your carbon footprint with organic lawn care" by Mykie Reidy. It contains alot of good information about overseeding, good lawn mowing practices, and why go organic for your lawn care.
Take a look at the article now and you will be ready to "go green" when the sun shines again!
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11104/1139063-47.stm#ixzz1MoTFhkus
Volunteers needed for Hard-to-Recycle Collection
Our friends at the PA Resources Council can use our help this Saturday, May 14. (They were one of the vendors at our recent Green Fair in March.) There will be a Hard-to-Recycle Collection at Steel City Harley Davidson in Washington, PA and they need volunteers. The details are below. To volunteer call Sarah Alessio Shea at PRC at 412.488.7490 ext. 236 or email at saraha@ccicenter.org
Volunteers Needed for the Saturday May 14th Hard to Recycle Collection Event at Steel City Harley Davidson in Washington, PA.
1375 Washington Road Washington, PA 15301
Here are the details:
Hard to Recycle Collection Event Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an essential part of each and every collection event, and volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact on the environment of Southwestern PA! At this event the public is able to bring electronic waste, tires, batteries, and more and all materials will be recycled or reused! This event is run by the PA Resources Council (PRC) with support form the Allegheny County Health Department, Colcom Foundation and many other partners!
What does a volunteer do?
As a collection volunteer, you will:
• Participate in a brief training session prior to the start of your event
• Perform tasks such as set up, directing traffic, handing out educational materials, unloading vehicles, and much more!
Volunteer shifts are as follows:
Full-day shift: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
PRC will be providing breakfast and Steel City will be grilling out and will provide lunch and refreshments for the day.
The event is Rain or Shine so please dress appropriately!
To volunteer call Sarah Alessio Shea at PRC at 412.488.7490 ext. 236 or email at saraha@ccicenter.org
Volunteers Needed for the Saturday May 14th Hard to Recycle Collection Event at Steel City Harley Davidson in Washington, PA.
1375 Washington Road Washington, PA 15301
Here are the details:
Hard to Recycle Collection Event Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an essential part of each and every collection event, and volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact on the environment of Southwestern PA! At this event the public is able to bring electronic waste, tires, batteries, and more and all materials will be recycled or reused! This event is run by the PA Resources Council (PRC) with support form the Allegheny County Health Department, Colcom Foundation and many other partners!
What does a volunteer do?
As a collection volunteer, you will:
• Participate in a brief training session prior to the start of your event
• Perform tasks such as set up, directing traffic, handing out educational materials, unloading vehicles, and much more!
Volunteer shifts are as follows:
Full-day shift: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
PRC will be providing breakfast and Steel City will be grilling out and will provide lunch and refreshments for the day.
The event is Rain or Shine so please dress appropriately!
To volunteer call Sarah Alessio Shea at PRC at 412.488.7490 ext. 236 or email at saraha@ccicenter.org
Got Shredding to Do?
Brentwood Bank is offering a Shred Day for the community on Saturday, May 14. Here are the details:
The Bethel Park branch of Brentwood Bank, located at McMurray and South Park roads, will host Community Shred Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14.
There will be free on-site shredding of documents with a limit of four boxes per customer. There is no charge for the service.
There is no need to remove staples or paperclips. Documents accepted for shredding include tax records, legal documents, financial records, invoices, account records, medical records, cancelled checks and CDs.
Details: Barbara Provins at 412-833-5400.
This information was from today's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The Bethel Park branch of Brentwood Bank, located at McMurray and South Park roads, will host Community Shred Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14.
There will be free on-site shredding of documents with a limit of four boxes per customer. There is no charge for the service.
There is no need to remove staples or paperclips. Documents accepted for shredding include tax records, legal documents, financial records, invoices, account records, medical records, cancelled checks and CDs.
Details: Barbara Provins at 412-833-5400.
This information was from today's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Library to host Summer Program Series from PA Resources Council
Learn how to collect rain water, set-up a backyard compost bin, and make your own non-toxic cleaning products in one of three different workshops being presented at the Peters Township Public Library in a new partnership with the Pennsylvania Resources Council. This program series is being sponsored by the library’s GO Green Club.
At “Rain Water Harvesting and Watershed Awareness” you will learn how to harvest rainwater from your roof and divert it for on-site usage in the yard and in the garden. Attend this workshop and return home equipped with the knowledge and hardware needed (not the 55-gal. drum) to assemble and install a rain barrel. This program will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. at the library. Registration is required through the “Programs” page on the PA Resources Council website or call Nancy Martin at (412) 488.7490 ext. 247. The price of the workshop is $35/person or $45/couple.
The “Backyard Composting” workshop covers the importance of composting, setting up a compost pile, proper maintenance and ways of using finished compost. Participants will receive an Earth Machine Compost Bin with attendance. This bin, approved across the state as an ideal bin for urban and suburban areas, has an eighty-gallon capacity. The workshop will be offered on Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at the library. Registration is required through the “Programs” page on the PA Resources Council website or call the PRC’s compost hotline at (412) 488.7490 ext. 226. The price of the workshop is $50/person or $55/couple.
The “Healthy Body, Healthy Home, Healthy Planet” Workshop on Saturday, July 9 at 10 a.m. discusses the consequences of the toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis and what we can do to limit our exposure. You will learn how to make your own cleaning and personal care products, toxins to avoid in personal care products, and how and what to cook with to keep you healthy. All participants/couples will receive a green cleaning starter kit and personal care product samples. Registration is required through the “Programs” page on the PA Resources Council website or call Sarah Alessio Shea at (412) 488.7490 ext. 236. The cost of the workshop is $20/person or $25/couple.
The Pennsylvania Resources Council, established in 1939, is one of the Commonwealth's oldest citizen action environmental organizations. Recognized as a state and national leader in waste reduction and recycling, the remainder of PRC's work focuses on litter and visual blight prevention, watershed awareness, and composting. The strength of PRC's programs is derived from its continuing efforts to bring people, businesses, and government together to prevent and solve environmental problems.
At “Rain Water Harvesting and Watershed Awareness” you will learn how to harvest rainwater from your roof and divert it for on-site usage in the yard and in the garden. Attend this workshop and return home equipped with the knowledge and hardware needed (not the 55-gal. drum) to assemble and install a rain barrel. This program will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. at the library. Registration is required through the “Programs” page on the PA Resources Council website or call Nancy Martin at (412) 488.7490 ext. 247. The price of the workshop is $35/person or $45/couple.
The “Backyard Composting” workshop covers the importance of composting, setting up a compost pile, proper maintenance and ways of using finished compost. Participants will receive an Earth Machine Compost Bin with attendance. This bin, approved across the state as an ideal bin for urban and suburban areas, has an eighty-gallon capacity. The workshop will be offered on Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at the library. Registration is required through the “Programs” page on the PA Resources Council website or call the PRC’s compost hotline at (412) 488.7490 ext. 226. The price of the workshop is $50/person or $55/couple.
The “Healthy Body, Healthy Home, Healthy Planet” Workshop on Saturday, July 9 at 10 a.m. discusses the consequences of the toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis and what we can do to limit our exposure. You will learn how to make your own cleaning and personal care products, toxins to avoid in personal care products, and how and what to cook with to keep you healthy. All participants/couples will receive a green cleaning starter kit and personal care product samples. Registration is required through the “Programs” page on the PA Resources Council website or call Sarah Alessio Shea at (412) 488.7490 ext. 236. The cost of the workshop is $20/person or $25/couple.
The Pennsylvania Resources Council, established in 1939, is one of the Commonwealth's oldest citizen action environmental organizations. Recognized as a state and national leader in waste reduction and recycling, the remainder of PRC's work focuses on litter and visual blight prevention, watershed awareness, and composting. The strength of PRC's programs is derived from its continuing efforts to bring people, businesses, and government together to prevent and solve environmental problems.
Meeting tonight!
The PTPL GO Green Club will be meeting tonight on the second floor of the library in the conference room at 7 p.m. Join us if you can!
Organic Lawn Care
The Go Green Club has been discussing organic lawn care on and off since last summer. This article in today's post-gazette.com explains the benefits of going organic and how to do it yourself. There are even a few organic lawn services listed in the article if you need help. The good news is - leave your grass grow high, 3-4"!
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