March 2017 - Page 2 of 2 - Pittsburgh Earth Day

Peoples: Natural Gas is a Cleaner Option

Fossil fuel combustion for energy usage emits a large amount of carbon dioxide, which contributes to global climate change. Two widely used fossil fuels are coal and oil, which are costly and dirty. However, natural gas is a fossil fuel that is environmentally friendly alternative to coal and oil. In fact, it is the cleanest [...]

2017-03-15T08:41:18-04:00March 15th, 2017|news|0 Comments

Levin Furniture: Green Initiatives

At Levin Furniture, they are determined to leave the world a better place than how they found it. Not only were they able to recycle 1,732,945 total pounds in 2016, including most mattresses through partnerships with local charities, but they also have a plethora of sustainable initiatives in place in their stores, distribution centers, and [...]

2017-03-13T09:16:03-04:00March 13th, 2017|news|0 Comments

PNC: Commitment to Green Building

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, green building is the practice of creating structures that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient from design to demolition. Among other benefits, building to green standards often minimizes land destruction, conserves water, enhances energy efficiency, and reduces waste. The most reputable green buildings receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental [...]

2017-03-10T10:50:52-05:00March 10th, 2017|news|0 Comments

IKEA: Sustainable Living Your Way Event

  This Earth Day, on Saturday April 22nd from 9:30am-6pm, IKEA will be holding their Sustainable Living your Way event to promote eco-friendly practices in your home! Check out the great events that they have lined up for the day: Furniture Take Back  If you have an unwanted piece of furniture in your house, bring [...]

2017-03-08T13:20:37-05:00March 8th, 2017|news|0 Comments

Port Authority: Reducing our Carbon Footprint

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.7 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. This staggering number is a large contributor to our greenhouse gas emissions. Luckily, public transit services can help reduce congestion on the roads and mitigate our carbon dioxide emissions. Port Authority is Pittsburgh’s public transportation [...]

2017-03-05T15:51:44-05:00March 5th, 2017|news|0 Comments

A Guide to Recycling

Who, What, When, Where and Why? We have all heard of the Three R’s of the environment: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. The last of these, recycling, is the act of converting waste into reusable materials. It is an extremely important activity that we should all practice everyday in our homes and our jobs to reduce [...]

2017-03-03T12:48:48-05:00March 3rd, 2017|news|1 Comment
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