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PNC: Commitment to Green Building

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 [...]

2017-03-10T10:50:52-05:00March 10th, 2017|news|0 Comments

A Guide to Recycling

Who, What, When, Where and Why? We have all heard of the Three R’s of the environment: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. The last of these, recycling, is the act of converting waste into reusable materials. It is an extremely important activity that we should all practice everyday in our homes and our jobs to reduce [...]

2017-03-03T12:48:48-05:00March 3rd, 2017|news|1 Comment

The Falk School of Sustainability & Environment: Greener Learning

The Falk School of Sustainability & Environment at Chatham University was created in June 2009 to honor the legacy of alumna and environmentalist Rachel Carson. The school focuses on research and problem solving and provides an interdisciplinary education to prepare their students to solve challenges related to the environment and sustainability. The school offers six [...]

2017-03-03T12:48:49-05:00February 23rd, 2017|news|0 Comments

The Yards at 3 Crossings: Sustainable Living

The Yards at 3 Crossings is one of the most innovative and sustainable apartment residences in Pittsburgh. Located in the Historic Strip District, The Yards offer a wide range of services including a 24-hour concierge service, fitness center, club room, salt water pool & hot tub, dog park, riverfront trail, communal herb garden and so [...]

2017-03-03T12:48:49-05:00February 16th, 2017|news|0 Comments

Valentine’s Day – Sustainable Dinner Dates

This Valentine’s Day love is in the air and sustainable meals are on the table. Treat your sweetheart to a feast that’s simply delectable, filling, and environmentally-friendly! Don’t worry - going green doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor, romance, or ambiance. In fact, we think knowing our meal has been responsibly sourced makes it even tastier. First [...]

2017-03-03T12:48:50-05:00February 13th, 2017|news|0 Comments

Carmeuse: The Natural Solution

Carmeuse is a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone dedicated to many different uses. Their lime and limestone products are a vital part of important global industries in energy, environmental services, construction and manufacturing. Carmeuse products make air cleaner and water more pure. They make highways last longer. They make [...]

2017-03-03T12:48:50-05:00February 2nd, 2017|news|0 Comments

The Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel – Home of Ecolution

The anticipated 2017 Ecolution Fashion Show returns with even more eco-savvy style for this year’s Pittsburgh Earth Day celebration. Honoring our From Steel to Sustainable theme, this "sustainability soirée" will take place on April 20th at the Fairmont Hotel.     A simply breathtaking venue, the Fairmont Hotel happily embraces environmentally sustainable business practices. With their motto "Where [...]

2017-03-03T12:48:51-05:00January 23rd, 2017|news|0 Comments

Fairmont Pittsburgh: Where Green is Gold

Developed according to sustainable design and construction guidelines, Fairmont Pittsburgh has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) certification at the Gold level from the United States Green Building Council – complementing Fairmont’s philosophy of operational sustainability and responsible tourism. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Fairmont Pittsburgh this Pittsburgh Earth [...]

2017-03-03T12:48:55-05:00April 13th, 2016|news|0 Comments
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