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Millcraft: Investing in Sustainable Development

Millcraft is a Western Pennsylvania real estate developer and management company with a successful history of creating and maintaining large-scale office, retail, and mixed-use developments. Their vision? To be the leader of sustainable development in our region through their six guiding principles: Sustainability, Creativity, Ideas, Integrity, Community Partnership, and Philanthropy. Millcraft has implemented various technologies, [...]

2018-04-15T11:56:36-04:00April 15th, 2018|news|0 Comments

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

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 [...]

2018-04-08T10:05:45-04:00April 8th, 2018|news|0 Comments

Port Authority: Benefiting the Environment

According to the United States Department of Transportation, 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in US are due to transportation. These gases absorb radiation in our atmosphere and contribute to climate change. Luckily for Pittsburgh, Port Authority has established itself as a reliable, affordable, and sustainable provider of public transportation in Allegheny County to help minimize [...]

2018-04-03T16:37:07-04:00April 3rd, 2018|news|0 Comments

UPMC Health Plan: A Champion of Sustainability

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 [...]

2018-03-29T21:01:53-04:00March 29th, 2018|news|0 Comments

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 [...]

2018-03-17T11:02:01-04:00March 17th, 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

ALCOSAN: Promoting Green

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 [...]

2017-04-12T09:45:31-04:00April 12th, 2017|news|0 Comments

Great Lakes Brewing Company: “You Drink Beer, We Plant Trees”

Through initiatives such as water stewardship, local farming, and waste repurposing, Great Lakes Brewing Co. has established itself as a sustainable brewing company. They have donated over $300,000 to local non-profits in an effort to protect our freshwater resources and have also partnered with local farms to ensure they are purchasing the freshest, most environmentally [...]

2017-04-07T14:01:21-04:00April 7th, 2017|news|0 Comments

Ecolution Fashion Show: The Planets …. Preserving the Wonders of the Universe

Pittsburgh Earth Day 2017 announces the third annual Ecolution Fashion Show taking place on Thursday, April 20th, 2017 in the Main Ballroom of the Fairmont Hotel from 7PM-10PM. As part of the Pittsburgh Earth Day celebration, Ecolution kicks off this weekend-long festivity with a presentation of high-end, eco-friendly couture on one of Pittsburgh’s most unique [...]

2017-04-04T08:22:59-04:00April 4th, 2017|news|0 Comments
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