Wondering how you can help celebrate Earth Day this year?  Since 1984 the Pennsylvania Resources Council has sponsored an annual Lens on Litter Photo Contest, not to glorify litter, but to call attention to the litter problem in communities across the Commonwealth.

The deadline for entries is October 31.

Thousands of photos have been submitted over the years depicting Litterbugs at work.

Pennsylvanians are again asked to submit photos of unusual or unsightly examples of litter in their neighborhoods for a chance to win up to $500!

Entries are judged on the criteria of anti-litter message, originality, photographic technique, quality of photo, originality of title and severity of the litter.

Extra judging points are also awarded to those who conduct a litter clean-up and submit photographic proof of their efforts—think Earth Day!

Questions may be directed to lensonlitter@prc.org and contest details, an online entry form as well as previous winners and current sponsors, can be found at the Lens On Litter Contest webpage.

PRC is pleased to recognize Sheetz, Inc. and Robert & Mary Capaldi as our 2022 inaugural sponsors, and invite any other litter-conscious businesses or individuals to join them in celebrating Earth Day by helping to bring awareness to litter blight across the state by sponsoring this program.  Send an email to lensonlitter@prc.org to learn more.

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Resources Council website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates, follow PRC on Twitter or Like them on Facebook.  Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar.  Click Here to support their work.

PRC is Pennsylvania’s oldest grassroots environmental organization founded in 1939.  PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns and other initiatives.

(Photo: 2021 Third Place Student Winner - Brianna Smithwick, Swissvale, 10, 4th-grade student at Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy, “Let’s Snap Up Litter!”)

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[Posted: April 4, 2022]

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