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 [...]
The much-anticipated Ecolution Fashion Show will be held on Thursday, April 20th, 2017 in the Main Ballroom of the Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel. Pittsburgh Earth Day is excited to host this event at the revered and spectacular venue for a third year in a row. Fairmont Pittsburgh is not only one of the most stunning and [...]
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 [...]
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, green building is the practice of creating structures that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient from design to demolition. Among other benefits, building to green standards often minimizes land destruction, conserves water, enhances energy efficiency, and reduces waste. The most reputable green buildings receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental [...]
This Earth Day, on Saturday April 22nd from 9:30am-6pm, IKEA will be holding their Sustainable Living your Way event to promote eco-friendly practices in your home! Check out the great events that they have lined up for the day: Furniture Take Back If you have an unwanted piece of furniture in your house, bring [...]
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.7 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. This staggering number is a large contributor to our greenhouse gas emissions. Luckily, public transit services can help reduce congestion on the roads and mitigate our carbon dioxide emissions. Port Authority is Pittsburgh’s public transportation [...]
