Sustainable Pittsburgh
Achieving our collective sustainability goals requires big thinking – and action. Among the biggest: moving away from the old, linear “Make-Take-Waste” economic model and to Circularity – or “Reuse, Recycle and Repair.” But how exactly do we move from concept to reality? How do we design waste out of systems, keep products and materials in […]
Provided by: GreenGov and PSSI Devin Pennebaker and Greg Knerr will discuss the Commonwealth strategies for meeting the Governor’s executive order goal to procure renewable energy to offset 40% of the Commonwealth’s electricity use. Learn how the state is meeting this goal and about the various renewable energy vehicles available for higher education and local […]
Provided by: GreenGov and PSSI Devin Pennebaker and Greg Knerr will discuss the Commonwealth strategies for meeting the Governor’s executive order goal to procure renewable energy to offset 40% of the Commonwealth’s electricity use. Learn how the state is meeting this goal and about the various renewable energy vehicles available for higher education and local […]
How do you establish and implement a sustainability program from the ground up? MSA, The Safety Company, has made great strides in implementing their sustainability program! The MSA Devizes, UK facility utilized solar panels to generate 90,194 kWh of electricity. Currently, all other MSA facilities operate on 100% non-renewable energy (0.17% renewable energy usage globally). Beyond that, MSA has […]
How do you establish and implement a sustainability program from the ground up? MSA, The Safety Company, has made great strides in implementing their sustainability program! The MSA Devizes, UK facility utilized solar panels to generate 90,194 kWh of electricity. Currently, all other MSA facilities operate on 100% non-renewable energy (0.17% renewable energy usage globally). Beyond that, MSA has […]
This is a one-day learning conference sponsored by the students of SHOUT (Social Handprints Overcoming Unjust Treatment) that will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the Handprints Heal Footprints Framework that can be used to create environments that are more equitable and inclusive. The event is geared towards middle school students, high school […]
This is a one-day learning conference sponsored by the students of SHOUT (Social Handprints Overcoming Unjust Treatment) that will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the Handprints Heal Footprints Framework that can be used to create environments that are more equitable and inclusive. The event is geared towards middle school students, high school […]
Presented by: ISSST Now in our 28th year, ISSST is one of the longest-running research conferences related to sustainability and the intersection of technology, policy, and behavior. We are a vibrant community of engineers, scientists, professionals, and educators, sharing cutting-edge research and forming interdisciplinary teams for future collaboration. Our mission is to think beyond the traditional, and envision a […]
Presented by: ISSST Now in our 28th year, ISSST is one of the longest-running research conferences related to sustainability and the intersection of technology, policy, and behavior. We are a vibrant community of engineers, scientists, professionals, and educators, sharing cutting-edge research and forming interdisciplinary teams for future collaboration. Our mission is to think beyond the traditional, and envision a […]
Provided by: GreenGov and PSSI This webinar will review the projected impacts of climate change on Pennsylvania, including changes to extreme weather, agriculture, and infrastructure. He will discuss ways some government institutions have started planning for climate adaptation and what your institution may want to consider in assessing future risks.