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The Penn State Harrisburg. Conservation Committee. PSH Conservation Committee. Mission: To promote awareness and engage the campus community in developing conservation practices that protect the future of Penn State Harrisburg and its surrounding communities. Projects.
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The Penn State Harrisburg Conservation Committee
PSH Conservation Committee Mission: To promote awareness and engage the campus community in developing conservation practices that protect the future of Penn State Harrisburg and its surrounding communities.
Projects • Recycling Program Enhancements • Trash to Treasure Campaign • Food Waste Composting • Campus Herb Garden • The Market at Penn State Harrisburg • Green Paws Program
Recycling Program Enhancements Published Recycling Guidelines Developed New Recycling Programs for: • Ink & Toner Cartridges • Cell Phones • Rechargeable Batteries
Trash to Treasure Campaign • Over $1600 raised for United Way Capital Region since 2010
Campus Herb Garden • Constructed by Campus Community • Volunteers - Earth Day 2010 • Open to Campus Community
The Market at Penn State Harrisburg • Providing access to local produce and food
Green Paws Program • Recognition of environmental stewardship for on-campus departments • Currently testing a similar program to recognize individual efforts!
Ideas for the Future • Recycling Program Analysis & Upgrades • Student Energy Conservation Challenge • Alternative Transportation Incentive Program • Expanding Food Waste Collection
What Can You Do To Help? • Join the Conservation Committee • Support the Committee’s Programs • Annually review Recycling Guidelines • Provide Suggestions • Educate Yourself conserv.hbg.psu.edu conservhbg@psu.edu
Thank You On the Web @ conserv.hbg.psu.edu Email conservhbg@psu.edu