Pittsburgh Earth Day is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and celebrating sustainability in the region. Honoring the transformation from Pittsburgh’s Steel City past to a thriving home for green innovation, LEED-certified development, farm to table initiatives and environmentally-friendly events, Pittsburgh Earth Day honors the collaboration of businesses, community organizations and green purveyors that are changing the landscape of our region. Thank you to everyone who will be joining us at the 2021 celebration.

Ecolution Fashion Show

part of Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2021

“Earth Matters Now: For The World We Dream Of & The World We Have Now”

Wed. Sep 29, 2021 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

This year’s Ecolution Fashion Show titled, “Earth Matters Now: For The World We Dream Of & The World We Have Now” will be held in the Carnegie Music Hall Foyer and will be co-emceed by the Green Voice's Natalie Bencivenga and Brian Siewiorek, Production Director of 91.3 WYEP! The French-themed event will celebrate the Paris Climate Accord and the film "Paris to Pittsburgh."

General Admission doors open at 7pm. From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., the main event will feature a runway fashion show highlighting recycled and reused materials designed exclusively for Pittsburgh Earth Day by local designers set against local music performances.

Curated by Richard Parsakian and styled by Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar, in collaboration with Pittsburgh Fashion Week and Docherty Model & Talent Agency gracing the runway.

“This must-see fashion show is an eclectic mix of Pittsburgh artists working together to continue the awareness and practice of sustainability. Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar is pleased to be a part of this important annual event,” says Emilio Cornacchione, one of the principals of Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar.

Guests will be able to celebrate with signature herbaceous cocktails made from Finlandia Vodka.

Performances by slowdanger, Staycee Pearl Dance Project, DJ Soy Sos, and Miss Thea Trix.

Ecolution, curated by Richard Parsakian, will showcase over twenty local designers to integrate sustainable, recyclable, and organic materials into stellar environmentally-savvy ensembles.

PURCHASE TICKETS

The Green Voice

As the official voice of Pittsburgh Earth Day, The Green Voice is a blog and weekly newsletter offering stories of green innovation, advice on how to live more sustainably, and information on events and festivals happening in your community (virtual and in-person).

Go Green at Market Square

World Environment Day Weekend Lineup
FREE Outdoor Concert

Two days to inspire, celebrate, educate and entertain the entire Pittsburgh community!

Go Green at Market Square was a free, two-day community celebration filled with fun, educational, and inspirational activities and events for all ages that took place on June 4th & 5th, 2021. The Square became a hub for music and eco-friendly activity booths. Live music filled the air as local businesses shared their sustainability stories. An educational area included an alternative and electric transportation corner and a green wellness area, plus ways to interact with and learn more about local, green businesses.

Part of #WorldEnvironmentalWeek.

View full event details here.

FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK

Sustainable Business Breakfast

It's easy to say we are going to commit to being a sustainable business, but what does it take to put this commitment into action?

This year, Pittsburgh's top leaders in corporate and community sustainability met on Friday, June 4th 2021 to discuss what it takes to implement sustainable practices and how to connect to global sustainability goals. Local business leaders talked about ways, both large and small, that they are transforming their companies and communities into shining examples of sustainability — and ways in which they hope to improve.

In honor of World Environment Week, Pittsburgh Earth Day sponsored by Duquesne Light hosted the Sixth Annual Sustainable Business Breakfast at the Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel. On Friday, June 4^thfrom 8 AM – 10 AM, event attendees enjoyed a continental breakfast while hearing from a panel of local sustainability leaders and experts.

This year’s discussion was moderated by City of Pittsburgh Chief Resilience Officer, Grant Ervin and Chief Corporate Relations Officer for the Allegheny Conference, Bill Flanagan. Topics ranged from both large and small, how these leaders are transforming their companies and communities into shining examples of sustainability — and ways in which they hope to improve. This year’s panelists included Elizabeth Cook, General Manager, Advanced Grid Solutions, Duquesne Light Company; Justine Russo, Director of Sustainability and Business Intelligence, PITT OHIO; Greg Winks co-founder of Solbridge Energy Advisors; Dr. Robert Sroufe, Duquesne University, MBA-Sustainable Business Practices and Paulmbo-Donahue Graduate School of Business, and more.

VEGED... Earth-Inspired Eats

Honey Almond Fig Granola Bars

Isn’t it time you trade your prepackaged snack bars for healthier homemade granola bars?

VEGED... Earth-Inspired Eats

Arugula Citrus Salad

This incredibly easy Arugula Citrus Salad recipe makes for an impressive side salad. The crisp citrusy flavors pair perfectly with peppery arugula and fennel. Jalapeño gives a pop of unexpected spice, while avocado brings a smooth, creamy finish.

Vegan Black-Eyed Peas

Southerners know that black-eyed peas are the secret to a prosperous New Year thanks to their penny-like appearance — so the legend goes. Traditionalists cook them with ham hock, but vegans and vegetarians can leave out the meat and still enjoy this sustainable yet satisfying Vegan Black-Eyed Peas recipe.

VEGED... Earth-Inspired Eats

Cozy Spaghetti and Vegan Bean-Balls

This vegan recipe is so easy to make, and the bean balls are incredibly delicious. It’s a MUCH healthier alternative to red meat. Serve them on top of spaghetti all covered with (vegan) cheese, or stuff them in a sandwich roll for a better-for-you bean-ball sub.

VEGED... Earth-Inspired Eats

Maple Roasted Carrots with Pomegranates and Pistachios

This recipe adds such beautiful color and texture to the table. But what’s better is that every single one of these beauties will disappear. Seriously. No more left over carrots for days or food waste with this fun and festive recipe. This dish can be thrown together in just about a half hour.

Vegetarian Beet Gnocchi with Sage Butter and Walnuts

This vegetarian dish takes homemade gnocchi to a new level of delicious! Instead of using traditional white potatoes alone, this recipe swaps half for brightly-colored beets. The results are sweet and earthy and unlike anything else.

Click below to get stories from The Green Voice delivered to your inbox every week.

Subscribe to the Green Voice

“Pittsburgh is a vibrant, shining example of a city investing in and adopting green and sustainable technologies and practices,” said Mayor William Peduto. “We look forward to celebrating our efforts during Pittsburgh Earth Day. But it is even more important that we continually turn an eye towards how we can improve, innovate, grow, and lead the way when it comes to being a city truly invested in transformation and development.”

Bill Peduto

Pittsburgh Mayor

"UPMC Health Plan understands that social and environmental factors have a large impact on the health of the community.

We demonstrate our commitment to sustainability by supporting organizations that remove neighborhood blight, increase access to recreational green space, develop community gardens for fresh produce, create affordable, energy-efficient housing options, and more."