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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

Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon: Minimizing Waste

  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 [...]

2017-03-23T11:47:26-04:00March 23rd, 2017|news|0 Comments
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