The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania announced this week they will be Recycling Organization Host for the 2008 National Recycling Coalition Congress & Expo in Pittsburgh on September 21-24, 2008.

PROP also announced their 18th Annual Conference in Gettysburg from July 30 - August 1, 2008 at the newly completed Wyndham Hotel, Gettysburg.

As always, PROP, in conjunction with The Pennsylvania State University, will conduct Professional Certification classes for recycling professional continuing education credits. Other educational sessions will be offered during this well-attended event.

PROP’s 17th Annual conference held in late July 2007 at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge was a success, having been attended by over 300 recycling professionals and state dignitaries.

During the three day event, Rep. Carole Rubley (R-Chester) spoke about current legislation regarding recycling funding.

Bill Heenan, President of The Steel Recycling Institute addressed the PROP attendees. Heenan demonstrated the importance of recycling for many reasons, and stressed that using recycled materials for new products saves billions of dollars in energy. This energy savings affects citizens in many aspects of daily life from budget challenges to homeland security.

Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen McGinty spoke at the PROP Annual Meeting and Banquet. Her comments included the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. She noted the importance of educating the public about how recycling helps to lower GHGs.

PROP was pleased to welcome Gov. Rendell to the closing day Brunch. The Governor continues to speak on PROP’s stance regarding recycling being key to Pennsylvania’s future.

Representing Pennsylvania's recycling and solid waste professionals as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of recycling and recycling programs across the state through education, information exchange, technical support, applied research and coordination of recycling industry and market development initiatives, PROP is the state's affiliate to the National Recycling Coalition with a current membership of nearly 700 recycling, composting and solid waste professionals representing both the private and public sectors. PROP has been recognized nationally for their educational and legislative efforts and expertise in the recycling field.

For more information, visit the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania webpage.

10/19/2007