The Penn State Harrisburg Conservation Committee PSH Conservation

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

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

Waste Diversion

Trash to Treasure Campaign Over $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 Harrisburg Providing access to local produce and food

Environmental Stewardship

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

Moving Forward

Ideas for the Future Recycling Student Program Analysis & Upgrades 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

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