Sustainability News
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Walmart inches toward audacious Project Gigaton goal
“As of February 2018, around 400 suppliers were involved in Project Gigaton, so participation has more than doubled over the past 12 months. The initiative is open to suppliers working…
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Copenhagen Wants to Show How Cities Can Fight Climate Change
“Mr. Jensen said mayors, more than national politicians, felt the pressure to take action. ‘We are directly responsible for our cities and our citizens, and they expect us to act,’…
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New EV Charging Pilot: Incentives Available!
Duquesne Light is helping pave the way for vehicle electrification in Pittsburgh. The latest example is the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Pilot, which provides rebates for commercial customers to install…
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Are we on the brink of a recycling revolution?
“A new report from Closed Loop Partners, an investment fund that works on building the circular economy, looks at the new technology coming to market. At least 60 companies are…
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NEXT Up: Joylette Portlock on solving Pittsburgh’s sustainability challenges (plus her must-read book list)
“As executive director of Sustainable Pittsburgh, Joylette Portlock works with community and business leaders to incorporate all aspects of sustainability into decision-making: social equity, environmental stewardship and economic prosperity. She…
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Monaca recognized for sustainability efforts
“We are very proud to have won this award again as Monaca continues to lead the way in sustainability,” borough Manager Mario Leone said. “We continue to promote our many…
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Who won the Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge? And how did they do it?
“While the list of awardees for 2018-2019 includes a number of returning champions, like Carnegie Museums and the Borough of Monaca, several winners were competing for the first time, such…
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School climate strikes: 1.4 million people took part, say campaigners
“‘People keep asking me “What is the solution to the climate crisis?”. They expect me to know the answer. That is beyond absurd, as there are no “solutions” within our…
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Can smart city tech be sustainable?
“About 70 percent of the world’s population will live in an urban area by 2050, and more than 80 percent of the global GDP comes from urban areas, said Karen…
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Sustainable Pittsburgh Announces Winners Of Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge
“Among this year’s achievements is the collective energy savings achieved. Energy usage includes more than just electricity; it also includes natural gas and district steam. “The aggregated savings by this…