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 Ink & Toner Cartridges Cell Phones Rechargeable Batteries Developed New Recycling Programs for:
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 Program Analysis & Upgrades Student Energy Conservation Challenge Alternative Transportation Incentive Program Expanding Food Waste Collection
What Can You Do To Help? Support the Committee’s Programs Annually review Recycling Guidelines Provide Suggestions Educate Yourself Join the Conservation Committee
Thank You On the conserv.hbg.psu.edu