Looking for information on how to properly dispose of “hard-to-recycle” items?  Interested in learning how to compost in your backyard?  Ready to tackle litter in your own neighborhood? 

The PA Resources Council has launched a new website that addresses these topics – and a wealth of other subjects ranging from in-school education to volunteer opportunities – at an easy-to-remember URL: www.prc.org.

“Since 1939, PRC has served as a valued source of information concerning environmental issues.  The format and design of our new website offers the convenience of a ‘one-stop-shop’ for going green in the new millennium,” according to PRC Executive Director Bob Jondreau.  “PRC’s new interactive website provides direct access to our in-school education programs and provides residents with easy to understand content concerning education, information and action.”

Highlights of the new prc.org website include:

-- PRC Recycling Guide: Provides disposal options for common items such as paper, plastic, metal and glass as well as hard-to-recycle items such as electronics, tires and batteries.  The site also explains how to safely dispose of household chemicals, paint and prescription drugs.

-- Events Calendar: Presents a schedule of upcoming workshops, events and collections.  The interactive feature enables individuals to register online for classes such as backyard composting, rain barrel installation and a variety of other topics.

-- News Feeds & Environmental Updates: Educate and entertain by sharing vital information on a wide variety of topics from how to stop junk mail to how to enter the Lens on Litter photo contest.

-- Get Involved: Sections encourage individuals to take action by becoming volunteers, entering various competitions and joining the fight against litter.

“During the course of a year, PRC touches the lives of thousands of Pennsylvania residents through hands-on learning, collection events and volunteer opportunities,” said Jondreau.  “The new website allows our stakeholders access to the organization’s expertise and website 24/7 for all residents living in the Commonwealth.”

For more information, visit the PA Resources Council website.

3/9/2015