The Penn State Harrisburg Conservation Committee.

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The Penn State Harrisburg Conservation Committee

Transcript of The Penn State Harrisburg Conservation Committee.

Sustainability & Conservation at Penn State Harrisburg

The Penn State HarrisburgConservation Committee

PSH Conservation CommitteeMission: To promote awareness and engage the campus community in developing conservation practices that protect the future of Penn State Harrisburg and its surrounding communities.

ProjectsRecycling Program EnhancementsTrash to Treasure CampaignFood Waste CompostingCampus Herb GardenThe Market at Penn State HarrisburgGreen Paws Program

Recycling

Recycling Program EnhancementsPublished Recycling GuidelinesInk & Toner CartridgesCell PhonesRechargeable BatteriesDeveloped New Recycling Programs for:

Waste Diversion

Trash to Treasure CampaignOver $1600 raised for United Way Capital Region since 2010

Composting Improvements

Food

Campus Herb Garden

Constructed by Campus Community Volunteers - Earth Day 2010

Open to Campus Community

Local Consumption

The Market at Penn State HarrisburgProviding access to local produce and food

Environmental Stewardship

Green Paws ProgramRecognition of environmental stewardship for on-campus departments

Currently testing a similar program to recognize individual efforts!

Moving Forward

Ideas for the FutureRecycling Program Analysis & UpgradesStudent Energy Conservation ChallengeAlternative Transportation Incentive ProgramExpanding Food Waste Collection

What Can You Do To Help?Support the Committees ProgramsAnnually review Recycling GuidelinesProvide SuggestionsEducate YourselfJoin the Conservation [email protected]

Thank YouEmail [email protected]

On the Web @ conserv.hbg.psu.edu