Honey and water. It’s a wonderfully hydrating, energizing combination that dates back to the first Olympics where the athletes used it to fuel their feats. Blume’s honey water journey began when beverage specialist Michele Meloy Burchfield was approached by Joe Ross, a sports coach at a Pennsylvania boarding school, who had been mixing honey with [...]
Commit to making the Pittsburgh region a better place to be, Earth Day and every day. Take the “I Am Sustainable Pittsburgh” pledge! Created by the nonprofit Sustainable Pittsburgh, the “I Am Sustainable Pittsburgh” pledge is an opportunity that engages and recognizes individuals for their efforts in making Pittsburgh the greatest place to live, [...]
One of the biggest obstacles for the environmental movement is the lack of education. Many people are simply unaware of the urgent need for environmental change. The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN), a wastewater treatment agency, not only has several environmentally friendly practices in place, but also works towards educating the public about the services they [...]
“Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a human service agency and network of not-for-profit businesses whose mission is to help people overcome barriers to employment and enjoy the dignity and benefits of work and improved quality of life.” Goodwill’s mission is to help people improve their quality of life through work and related services. Their good [...]
Peoples, the largest natural gas distribution company in Pennsylvania, has made large strides to ensure environmentally friendly practices in all facets of production. However, they are also devoted to helping businesses and customers utilize green practices to reduce their energy usage. Peoples provides an extensive list of green tips on their website for all to [...]
Through initiatives such as water stewardship, local farming, and waste repurposing, Great Lakes Brewing Co. has established itself as a sustainable brewing company. They have donated over $300,000 to local non-profits in an effort to protect our freshwater resources and have also partnered with local farms to ensure they are purchasing the freshest, most environmentally [...]
Bill Snyder been fascinated by astronomy and space since he was very young and astrophotography is his way of sharing his interest of the universe with others. The images that he produces are derived from photons of light that have traveled millions of years from distant worlds before being captured by his telescope and CCD [...]
The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) is a nonprofit agency that provides wastewater treatment services to 83 communities, including the City of Pittsburgh. Their mission? To provide cost effective, customer oriented and environmentally conscious wastewater treatment that protects public health and enhances the use of our natural resources. Photo by Stephanie Strasburg | Trib Total Media [...]
Pittsburgh Earth Day 2017 announces the third annual Ecolution Fashion Show taking place on Thursday, April 20th, 2017 in the Main Ballroom of the Fairmont Hotel from 7PM-10PM. As part of the Pittsburgh Earth Day celebration, Ecolution kicks off this weekend-long festivity with a presentation of high-end, eco-friendly couture on one of Pittsburgh’s most unique [...]
Photograph by Cayla Zahoran, Whirl Magazine Inspired by music, art, nature, and travel, Renee Piatt launched her jewelry line the “Renee Piatt Collection” in 2013 to great success. Her pieces are worn by free-spirited women everywhere, as they revel over her one-of-a-kind jewelry that evoke the earth, ocean, and sky. Her use of [...]
