PA Resources Council/Allegheny CleanWays Eco Scouts Workshop Series Provides Solutions For Real Life As Scouts Of All Ages Work To Save Money, Reduce Waste, Create Healthier, Cleaner Communities

This fall, the PA Resources Council and Allegheny CleanWays will empower Allegheny County residents with the skills needed to tackle “stuff” with a goal of saving money, reducing waste, and creating healthier, cleaner communities.

Launching October 1, Eco Scouts of all ages will immerse themselves in the “world of stuff” as each workshop focuses on a different topic and offers participants the skills and tools needed to make change in their own circles.

Learn about repair/reuse, recycling, food waste, litter clean-ups, and local organizations at six weekly workshops.

“Eco Scouts will tackle the topic of ‘stuff’ including why we have so much of it, how it gets made, and how it gets remade,” according to Laura Blood, PRC Environmental Education Coordinator. “Adult and teenage Eco Scouts will discover how small actions can create big changes in their own neighborhoods, families, and the environment.”

Workshop Schedule

Beginning October 1, workshop sessions will take place weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Mission: Agape, 120 Prescott Street, McKeesport, PA 15131-- 

-- October 1 — ORIENTATION

-- October 8 — ZERO-WASTE AND RECYCLING — Explore practical zero-waste strategies that work in everyday life, learn how recycling systems operate, and discover how community action can create cleaner neighborhoods and a healthier future.

-- October 15 — HOW TO HOST A CLEAN UP — Learn how to organize a successful community cleanup and bring people together around a shared goal.  Gain hands-on leadership skills, learn safe cleanup practices, and receive a free cleanup kit while supplies last.

-- October 22 — FOOD WISE — Learn practical tips for finding affordable food, storing ingredients effectively, and preparing delicious low-waste meals through a fun, hands-on taste test of zero-waste recipes

-- October 29 — WASTE AND WATERSHEDS — Explore how everyday waste impacts local rivers, streams, and drinking water. Hear from community experts and organizations working to protect the environment, and learn how your choices can help create healthier neighborhoods and cleaner waterways for future generations.

-- November 5 — REPAIR AND REUSE — Connect with local repair experts, build practical skills, reduce household expenses, and help keep usable items out of landfills. Turn everyday problems into opportunities for creativity, self-reliance, and community connection.

Click Here to register for all sessions or individually and for more information.

Visit the PA Resources Council and Allegheny CleanWays websites to learn more about

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[Posted: September 23, 2026]  PA Environment Digest