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 [...]
Many companies nowadays are working to be more sustainable to help protect our planet and our future generations. However, not every company can achieve the type of distinguished recognition that UPMC Health Plan has for their environmental accomplishments. In 2014, UPMC earned recognition from the Sustainable Business Compact, an initiative of Sustainable Pittsburgh. The Compact [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
