Policy Connection - Why Waste Matters: The Environmental, Economic, and Community Case for Action

Waste is often viewed as an issue that begins at disposal, but its economic, operational, environmental, and community impacts start much earlier. Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for the upcoming Policy Connection webinar, Why Waste Matters: The Environmental, Economic, and Community Case for Action, to explore how decisions about purchasing, inventory, packaging, reuse, recovery, recycling, and disposal influence costs, resource use, and community outcomes across Southwestern Pennsylvania.

This virtual conversation will bring together national and regional perspectives on the hidden costs of waste, innovative approaches to prevention and recovery, and examples of successful strategies that organizations can adapt to their own operations. Participants will also engage in facilitated breakout discussions focused on:

• Food and beverage and hospitality
• Retail, offices, and workplaces
• Communities, institutions, and the public sector

The webinar will highlight practical actions, local resources, and cross-sector partnerships that can help organizations reduce waste, improve operational efficiency, strengthen sustainability efforts, and create value for both their businesses and communities.

Who Should Attend

• Sustainability professionals and practitioners
• Business owners and organizational leaders
• Small businesses and entrepreneurs
• Colleges, universities, schools, and other institutions
• Municipal staff and local government officials
• Community and nonprofit leaders
• Economic development, waste, recycling, and environmental professionals
• Anyone interested in advancing waste reduction and sustainability in Southwestern Pennsylvania