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 [...]
7-Day Sustainability Challenge
Do you want to live green but don’t know where to start? Check out our 7-Day Sustainability Challenge sponsored by Dollar Bank to learn simple ways to save water and energy, reduce waste and emissions, and get involved the climate change discussion. Day 1: Buy a Reusable Water Bottle Billions of disposable, plastic water bottles [...]
EVEN Hotel: Adaptive Reuse
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, will be opening the first EVEN Hotel in Pittsburgh this year! The hotel will conveniently be located downtown on two floors of the mixed-use Kaufmann’s Grand on Fifth building. The historic building has become a landmark in the city of Pittsburgh since the early [...]
Falk School of Sustainability & Environment: A Green Education
As sustainability challenges grow, the need for educated risk-taking leaders becomes crucial. At the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment at Chatham University, young individuals blossom into sustainability leaders through a well-rounded and innovative education. With the support of dedicated professors, students are provided with the tools to solve environment-related challenges. The Falk School was [...]
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 [...]
ALCOSAN: Recycling for a Cleaner Environment
The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) is the clean water agency for most of Allegheny County, providing wastewater treatment services to 83 communities, including the city of Pittsburgh. ALCOSAN recycles as much as 250 million gallons per day of untreated wastewater into clean water that is returned to the Ohio River. In 2017, the treatment [...]
PITT OHIO: Committed to Sustainability
PITT OHIO is a transportations and logistic solutions provider in the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West, specializing in Supply Chain, Ground, Truckload, and Less-Than-Truckload services. They are known for their customer and quality driven operations, and have even made numerous strides to protect our planet. Their Declaration of Commitment to Sustainability states: “PITT OHIO, being sustainable means [...]
Women for a Healthy Environment
Women for a Healthy Environment (WHE) educates and empowers community members about environmental risks that impact public health and advocates for a better tomorrow for all. Through literature, online tools and campaigns, workshops, training programs and resource-rich conferences, WHE helps citizens make informed decisions; gain access to healthier strategies that improve places where people live, learn, [...]
Goodwill: Approach to Sustainability
“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 [...]