Pennsylvania Resources Council

Recognized as a state & national leader in waste reduction, recycling, litter & visual blight prevention, watershed awareness and composting.The strength of PRC's programs is derived from its continuing efforts to bring people, businesses, and government together to prevent and solve environmental problems. PRC has offices in Pittsburgh at the CCI Center in the South Side, and in eastern Pennsylvania at the Environmental Living Demonstration Center in Ridley Creek State Park, Delaware County.Recognized as a state and national leader in waste reduction and recycling, the remainder of PRC's work focuses on litter and visual blight prevention, watershed awareness, and composting. PRC sponsors many Hard-to-Recycle, E-Waste, Household Chemical and Pharmaceutical Collections throughout Pennsylvania every year.PRC’s mission is to lead and promote individual and collective actions to preserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources for each generation.PRC is Pennsylvania’s oldest grassroots environmental organization. Since 1939 we have worked to protect the Commonwealth’s resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling and waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns and much more. Navigate the pages below to find more about PRC’s history and current projects and programs.Mission To lead and promote individual and collective actions to preserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources for each generation. Founding The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit environmental organization, was founded in 1939 by a group of concerned citizens in the Philadelphia area who were concerned with the proliferation of billboards and other forms of roadside.PRC relies on many partners  to make our programming possible. Without their generous contributions and direct support PRC could not present its many award winning programs and important resources. We thank all of those foundations, corporations, governments and individuals who empower PRC to be of benefit to all Pennsylvanians.PRC is led by an all volunteer Board of Directors who represent a diverse group of industries, geographies and personal interests. Board members guide the work of PRC and ensure the organization continues to protect the resources of Pennsylvania for future generations. Board members serve two year terms. PRC programs are managed by a professional.PRC’s Headquarters and Eastern Regional Office is located at the Environmental Living Demonstration Center in Ridley Creek State Park in Delaware County. The Environmental Living Demonstration Center: The goal of the Environmental Living Demonstration Center (ELDC) is to teach the public about environmentally sound lifestyle choices and demonstrate “green” living techniques.PRC West is located on the third floor of the CCI Center on Pittsburgh’s South Side. PRC opened the Western Office in 1995 after Grow Recycling In Pittsburgh (GRIP) merged with PRC. PRC West manages a broad portfolio of programs and is a leader across the region on issues related to recycling and waste diversion.Join Now to Protect Our Future PRC’s members are looking for ways to improve their lifestyles and the world around them.   Our members are concerned about the information they need to make the best choices for a healthy and sustainable environment. PRC makes things happen.