Sustainable Pittsburgh
Presented by: The Pittsburgh Section of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ASCE Pittsburgh and Friends are hosting a series of events and a water themed festival on Saturday October 15th the weekend prior to the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act on October 18th, 2022. The festival will be free and open to […]
Presented by: The University of Pittsburgh and Newcastle University Between 19 and 20 October 2022 Newcastle University will host the second collaborative conference. Building on last year’s conference they will explore and share best practices on how Universities advance place-based approaches through community and student engagement and importantly how we measure our impact and demonstrate […]
Presented by: CONNECT and PennDOT Learn more about state and regional opportunities for local governments to invest in multimodal transportation, equitable access, and EV fleets. Presenters include the PA Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, and State Representative Sara Innamorato. Ask questions on the featured opportunities during the session or send […]
Join CRAFT for a day learning all about the regional grainshed in Western PA with hands-on workshops and roundtable discussions. This event is perfect for regional grain leaders, industry professionals, business owners interested in incorporating more regional grains into their product lines, and everyday enthusiasts of regional grains. A day of learning will close out […]
Presented by: Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center Session to include: Plastic Recycling Markets News for Pennsylvania New Markets and Facilities Updates Closed Loop Partners MRF Program Plastic in Asphalt Technology Third-Party Certification Benefits DEP Updates and Waste Composition
Presented by: Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse Get your craft on (virtually!) at the craft-off! Create the greatest/weirdest thing you possibly can in just 30 minutes and win prizes!
Presented by: CONNECT and PennDOT Learn more about state and regional opportunities for local governments to invest in energy efficiency, resilience, and how to find technical assistance in implementation. Presenters include the Federal Department of Energy, PA Department of Environmental Protection, and State Representative Sara Innamorato. Ask questions on the featured opportunities during the session […]
Presented by: The PA GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability Institute This webinar will feature Jon Kautz, member of the PA Housing Industry Advisory Council and representative of PA Energy Smart as he discusses the science behind energy use and savings in the home environment. Specific areas will include building envelope systems with considerations to […]
Presented by: Phipps Conservatory Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ annual Native Plant and Sustainability Conference brings together local and national experts for a forum on plants, landscapes and our roles as environmental stewards.
Presented by: The Pennsylvania Municipal League Topics for this year's conference may include renewable energy, recycling, blight, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Presented by: CONNECT and PennDOT Part three of this informational series will highlight upcoming opportunities that municipalities can take to advance their community infrastructure and/or resilience goals. In the first two sessions, Transportation and Energy, state and regional partners, as well as the office of State Rep. Innamorato, will present on existing grants, ongoing programs […]
Presented by: The PA GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability Institute This webinar will feature Caryn Long Earl, Director, Bureau of Food Distribution, PA Dept.of Agriculture and Jane Clements, CEO, Feeding Pennsylvania. Join us as we learn about food insecurity issues in Pennsylvania, how they have been affected by COVID and inflation over the last […]
Presented by: Green Building Alliance 2030 District Partner meetings are educational events catered towards the Property Partners of the Pittsburgh & Erie 2030 Districts and are open to the public. Topics presented are integral to 2030 District goals, focusing on building decarbonization, energy efficiency, reducing water consumption, and improving indoor air quality. This month's meeting […]
Presented by: Pittsburgh Technology Council Please join the Pittsburgh Technology Council for their new event series on Net Zero & ESG Innovation. These sessions are opportunities for PTC members to learn about and engage with leaders in environmentally sustainable technology with regard to lowering emissions. The fourth discussion will be on the topic of the […]
Presented by: The University of Pittsburgh, The Center on Race and Social Problems The Center on Race and Social Problems invites you to join us for a film screening and community dialogue on January 20, 2023, as part of MLK Social Justice Week. The film, ‘How Does It Feel To Be A Problem’, is an award-winning […]
Presented by: Solar United Neighbors Last year, a bipartisan group of Ohio legislators passed a sweeping Homeowners Association (HOA) reform bill into law, formerly Senate Bill 61. A key provision of this law is that HOAs may not restrict their members from installing solar on their own property, also known as a solar access law. […]
Presented by: Green Building Alliance GBA members are invited to kick off our organization’s 30th year with a special anniversary launch party just for them! Enjoy light refreshments, networking, a peek at GBA’s office space, and an exclusive preview of what GBA has in store for 2023! As GBA commemorates three decades of work in […]
Provided by: Smart Growth America It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal and the largest-ever investment in the fight against climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act, there is substantial funding and a real opportunity to […]
Presented by: The PA GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability Institute This webinar will feature Sean Furjanic, PE, Bureau of Clean Water, PA Department of Environmental Protection. Join in as we hear of stormwater management in Pennsylvania including its government regulations, past present and future. Discussion will include water impacts, mitigation efforts & plans regarding […]