What does a wastewater treatment facility have to do with Earth Day? Just about everything. The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) provides services to 83 municipalities, and that means its plant on Pittsburgh’s North Side treats as much as 250 million gallons a day and returns it to the Ohio River. When that water splashed [...]
As one of the nation’s largest financial institutions, PNC recognizes its responsibility to best serve all of its stakeholders, including its employees, customers, shareholders and communities. It also is constantly seeking new ways to reduce its impact on the environment while promoting environmentally-responsible business practices. Recognizing that its largest impact on the environment stems from [...]
Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. (P3R) is an organization that promotes and supports runners in Pittsburgh and is best known for organizing the annual DICK’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. P3R works diligently to host sustainable Marathons as a collaborative effort with environmental organizations to leave our city greener and stronger than ever. P3R was [...]
Baierl Subaru Car dealership is devoted to preserving the environment. We are excited to have them on board as a 2017 Pittsburgh Earth Day sponsor to promote sustainable practices in the car industry! The Subaru Love Promise is a dedication to help our community by partnering with nonprofit organizations in education, health, community, animal organizations, [...]
The Falk School of Sustainability & Environment at Chatham University was created in June 2009 to honor the legacy of alumna and environmentalist Rachel Carson. The school focuses on research and problem solving and provides an interdisciplinary education to prepare their students to solve challenges related to the environment and sustainability. The school offers six [...]
Carmeuse is a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone dedicated to many different uses. Their lime and limestone products are a vital part of important global industries in energy, environmental services, construction and manufacturing. Carmeuse products make air cleaner and water more pure. They make highways last longer. They make [...]
We are thrilled to celebrate our third year of Pittsburgh Earth Day with an abundance of exciting, eco-savvy festivities! This year, our From Steel to Sustainable theme lives on as we continue to commemorate Pittsburgh’s past, sustainably innovative present, and Green future. On Thursday, April 20th through Saturday, April 22nd, join us for a citywide celebration [...]
