The notorious Litterbug continues to remind us about the environmental and economic problems that litter can cause.

In previous years, the Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest showed him that the people of Pennsylvania really DO care about the litter that spoils the beautiful countryside, quaint towns and busy city streets of our Commonwealth.

Unfortunately, the battle is not yet over.

To focus attention on this ugly and avoidable environmental problem, the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) reminds residents of its annual Lens on Litter Photo Contest, with a deadline of October 31, 2022.

Use your camera or mobile device to snap eye-catching examples of litter in your Pennsylvania community.

The contest is open to amateur photographers only. Contestants will be divided into two categories—students and adults.

Six prizes, three to each group, will be awarded with the first-place winner receiving $500, second-place $250 and third-place $100. Entrants are also encouraged to initiate a clean-up of their photographed area for extra judging points.

Entries (limit five per person, no smaller than 4x6 and no larger than 8x10) should be sent to PRC Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Contest, 1671 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063.

High resolution digital submissions may be sent to lensonlitter@prc.org.  All entries (including digital) must include the entrant’s name, address, telephone number, email address, title given to photo, location of litter site and how you learned about the contest.

Students should also include age, grade and name of school. Photos submitted without all required information will be disqualified. All photos may be used by PRC at their discretion.

Program sponsors-to-date include Carolyn Capaldi, Robert & Mary Capaldi, Sheetz, Inc. and Wegmans. Individuals, organizations or businesses interested in helping to sponsor this anti-litter program, please reach out at lensonlitter@prc.org.

For complete details, previous winners and an online submission form, visit the Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest webpage.

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, watershed and other initiatives.

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[Posted: August 30, 2022]

9/5/2022