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Goodwill SWPA: Environmentally Focused

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. Their mission is environmentally focused, as they have become recognized as a leader for re-use and recycling. Goodwill [...]

2018-04-14T13:00:35-04:00April 9th, 2018|news|0 Comments

UPMC Health Plan: An Environmental Steward

The environment that surrounds us can directly affect our health, making it very important to protect it. Air pollution due to dirty emissions can lead to respiratory issues such as asthma, and rising global temperatures can make climate-sensitive diseases more prevalent. That’s why UPMC Health Plan is dedicated to being an environmental steward and working [...]

2018-03-13T18:26:32-04:00March 13th, 2018|news|0 Comments

Carmeuse: Natural Solutions to Protect our Planet

Carmeuse is a worldwide leading producer of lime, high calcium limestone, and dolomitic stone, which are used in a variety of industries, including energy and environmental services. Their products help purify our air and water, and are all vital components of our global infrastructure. The sustainability approach at Carmeuse can be summarized in three words: [...]

2018-03-06T10:52:06-05:00March 6th, 2018|news|0 Comments

Peoples: Helping Our Community

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 [...]

2017-04-09T10:36:10-04:00April 9th, 2017|news|0 Comments

ALCOSAN: Green by Mission, Green by Choice

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 [...]

2017-03-27T17:08:38-04:00March 25th, 2017|news|0 Comments

PNC: Environmental Excellence

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 [...]

2017-03-24T09:20:20-04:00March 24th, 2017|news|0 Comments

PITT OHIO: “We’re Always Thinking Green!”

PITT OHIO provides transportation and logistics solutions across North America, specializing in Supply Chain, Ground, LTL and TL services. Not only are they known for the cordial treatment towards their employers and customers, but they have also dedicated themselves to preserving our environment. They follow the 3 P’s, People, Planet, and Profit, and have implemented [...]

2017-03-20T09:08:03-04:00March 20th, 2017|news|0 Comments

UPMC Health Plan: Going Green in Healthcare

Our health and well-being is directly related to the status of our surrounding environment. At UPMC Health Plan, one of the country’s fastest-growing health plans, they are dedicated to environmental sustainability focused on saving energy and reducing costs associated with energy waste. Here are some highlights of UPMC Health Plan’s great environmental accomplishments! Less Paper, Less [...]

2017-03-18T13:48:05-04:00March 18th, 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
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