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The Penn State Harrisburg

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

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  1. The Penn State Harrisburg Conservation Committee

  2. 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.

  3. Projects • Recycling Program Enhancements • Trash to Treasure Campaign • Food Waste Composting • Campus Herb Garden • The Market at Penn State Harrisburg • Green Paws Program

  4. Recycling

  5. Recycling Program Enhancements Published Recycling Guidelines Developed New Recycling Programs for: • Ink & Toner Cartridges • Cell Phones • Rechargeable Batteries

  6. Waste Diversion

  7. Trash to Treasure Campaign • Over $1600 raised for United Way Capital Region since 2010

  8. Composting Improvements

  9. Food

  10. Campus Herb Garden • Constructed by Campus Community • Volunteers - Earth Day 2010 • Open to Campus Community

  11. Local Consumption

  12. The Market at Penn State Harrisburg • Providing access to local produce and food

  13. Environmental Stewardship

  14. Green Paws Program • Recognition of environmental stewardship for on-campus departments • Currently testing a similar program to recognize individual efforts!

  15. Moving Forward

  16. Ideas for the Future • Recycling Program Analysis & Upgrades • Student Energy Conservation Challenge • Alternative Transportation Incentive Program • Expanding Food Waste Collection

  17. 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

  18. Thank You On the Web @ conserv.hbg.psu.edu Email conservhbg@psu.edu

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