An early adopter of the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant program, Sushi Fuku continues to expand its sustainable practices. Recently the restaurant advanced from a Silver Plate designation to a Gold Plate […]
Insider Features
Featuring Alexis Vargas, Special Initiatives Manager at the City of Pittsburgh, Office of Mayor William Peduto
An advocate for social innovation locally and internationally, Bolivia native Alexis Vargas manages a number of initiatives on behalf of Mayor Peduto including the City’s Welcoming Pittsburgh program. She is […]
Featuring Bill O’Rourke, Retired Alcoa Vice President, Environment, Health & Safety and Sustainability
“What would Bill do?” That’s what hundreds of Bill O’Rourke’s former colleagues and students ask themselves when confronted with ethical business dilemmas. Since retiring from Alcoa in 2011, O’Rourke has […]
Featuring Susan G. Hockenberry, Executive Director, Quaker Valley Council of Governments
A long-time trusted advisor and go-to authority on local government, Susan Hockenberry understands the vital role municipalities play in fostering communities that simultaneously benefit residents, the natural environment, and the […]
Featuring Jerry Andree, Township Manager/Secretary, Cranberry Township
Serving as manager of Cranberry Township since 1991, Jerry Andree has been instrumental in working with the community to develop and realize a more sustainable vision for Cranberry. Andree’s ethic […]
Featuring Colin Huwyler, CEO, Optimus Technologies
In the nearly 15 years since Colin Huwyler turned a college hobby into a biofuel startup, his current venture, Optimus Technologies, is helping commercial trucking fleets reduce reliance on, and […]
