As planning and development of an ethane cracker plant, supporting facilities, and related infrastructure continues in the Ohio River watershed, learning about the production and use of plastics can help individuals understand the potential impacts of these plans.
Category: Waste Management
Next Food Justice Series Events: Discussion with Jen England of 412 Food Rescue AND Composting Workshop
These events are open to anyone who is interested. NOTE: Community members or others who cannot access CORE can contact Macoskey Center at (724) 738-4050 or macoskey.center@sru.edu to register for the composting workshop. Events in Slippery Rock University’s Food Justice Series are co-sponsored by Macoskey […]
Food Justice Series continues: “Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story”
Slippery Rock University’s Food Justice Series will continue Tuesday, November 12 with a screening and discussion of the film “Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story” at the Robert M. Smith Student Center Theater from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. The documentary focuses on food […]
“No Impact Experiment” Presentation December 2
Sustainable Slippery Rock will sponsor a a presentation by Slippery Rock University Professors Becky Thomas and Shawn Davis on Friday, December 2 at 7:00 pm, at the meeting place of Ginger Hill Unitarian Universalist Congregation, (174 South Main Street in Slippery Rock, behind the building at […]
Earth Days Events at Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock University has unveiled its schedule of events for Earth Days 2016 Highlights of the series include featured speaker Richard Alley on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30 PM at the Advanced Technology & Science Hall Auditorium. A well-known and respected scientist, researcher and author, […]
Butler County Holiday Recycling Guide
‘Tis the holiday season, during which we often produce more of standard recyclables, as well as acquiring more “stuff” that we aren’t quite sure what to do with. Butler County Department of Recycling and Waste Management has released their annual Holiday Recycling Guide, which includes recycling […]
Earth Day/Week Events at Slippery Rock University: Schedule Revised!
Slippery Rock University has announced its schedule of events for the week of April 19-25th in celebration of Earth Day. These events are open to the public, including several films about current environmental issues, a “Green Building Design” panel discussion, and Community E-Waste Collection days. View the […]
What you’ve always wanted to know about recycling in Butler County!
On October 20th Sustainable Slippery Rock hosted a meeting with a program by Sheryl Kelly, Butler County Recycling and Waste Management Coordinator. Sheryl offered a general overview of recycling in the county and answered many questions. In an effort to share this information, here are links […]
Mother Earth News Fair at Seven Springs this weekend!
For anyone not already aware of it, here’s a quickly approaching opportunity to learn about many aspects of sustainable living. The Mother Earth News Fair comes once again to Seven Springs Mountain Resort in southwestern Pennsylvania this weekend, September 12-14th! You’ll be able to hear […]