Sustainable Pittsburgh
Presented by ReImagine Appalachia Celebrating Our Victories; Visioning What's Next to Build an Appalachia That's Good for Our Workers, Communities and Climate. Join us to hear from experts from labor, economic development, environmental justice, racial and community justice on what it will take to compete successfully for federal resources and to strategize with us on […]
"Illuminating the Vaccine for Racism" highlights the groundbreaking Racial Equity Consciousness Institute here at the University of Pittsburgh, including reflections from the faculty, staff and students who have participated in RECI. This film not only sheds light on the complexities of systemic racism, but also highlights the strengths within community and open dialogue. The evening […]
Sustainable Pittsburgh was established in 1998 and has been advancing the goals of equity, environmental and economic success in Southwestern Pennsylvania ever since. Learn how Sustainable Pittsburgh works to encourage sustainable behavior by supporting Sustainable Pennsylvania Certifications, restaurant certifications, and many other initiatives that advance sustainable behavior.
The PA Turnpike was the first of its kind and received nationwide acclaim as an engineering marvel. It was touted as America’s First Superhighway when it opened on October 1, 1940, and was the national standard for superhighway design and engineering. Now the PA Turnpike is leading the way on sustainable transportation initiatives - learn […]
Hosted by Carnegie Mellon’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, CMU Energy Week brings energy and sustainability leaders, including scholars, investors, and entrepreneurs, from across the nation to Carnegie Mellon University to combine forces and exchange ideas on the world's most pressing issues in energy.
Buildings are responsible for a large percentage greenhouse gas operational emissions nationally. Penn State and the Commonwealth are partnering to advance sustainable building education, with a goal of improving building designs and construction practices in our portfolios. Join in to learn what’s coming next to advance sustainable buildings!
Hosted by the Energy Efficiency Alliance and Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia Are you curious about the future of renewable energy in Pennsylvania? Join the Energy Efficiency Alliance and Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia for a comprehensive discussion on the Governor’s recent PRESS proposal and its potential impact on the state's energy landscape. […]
New Sun Rising and RiverWise invite you to receive support designing and pitching your community project. Do you or your community envision a project that could improve health, climate resilience, and/or economic opportunity? Nonprofits, municipal leaders, and residents in Allegheny County are encouraged to get support by attending an Ignite EJ workshop. Participants will be […]
Visit one of the Commuter Cafés on your way to or from work. Even if you work from home have the day off, the only requirement is that you arrive by bike! Join or renew your BikePGH membership in person and hear about what BikePGH has going on this year. Biking is better together, so […]
OpenStreetsPGH is a free community event that opens miles of city streets for people to walk, run, bike, and explore spaces that would otherwise be used by motor vehicles. Venue