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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

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 [...]

2018-03-03T11:30:26-05:00March 3rd, 2018|news|0 Comments

I Am Sustainable Pittsburgh. Take the Pledge.

  Commit to making the Pittsburgh region a better place to be, Earth Day and every day.  Take the “I Am Sustainable Pittsburgh” pledge! Created by the nonprofit Sustainable Pittsburgh, the “I Am Sustainable Pittsburgh” pledge is an opportunity that engages and recognizes individuals for their efforts in making Pittsburgh the greatest place to live, [...]

2017-04-12T16:16:43-04:00April 12th, 2017|news|0 Comments

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 [...]

2017-04-10T08:38:36-04:00April 10th, 2017|news|0 Comments

ALCOSAN: Operating Green

The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) is a nonprofit agency that provides wastewater treatment services to 83 communities, including the City of Pittsburgh. Their mission? To provide cost effective, customer oriented and environmentally conscious wastewater treatment that protects public health and enhances the use of our natural resources. Photo by Stephanie Strasburg | Trib Total Media [...]

2017-04-05T08:33:47-04:00April 5th, 2017|news|0 Comments
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