Sustainable Pittsburgh

ReImagine Jobs Spotlight: Renewable Energy
2021-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Provided by: ReImagine Jobs Showcase
Join the ReimagineJobs.org team for our second event in our 2021 virtual series focusing on sustainable job opportunities in Southwest Pennsylvania. Each month we will highlight local initiatives and opportunities in the 9 sectors of sustainable economic development featured on the website. Our second event in the series will focus on renewable energy.
This event will feature short presentations about local initiatives and then provide a space for participants to join breakout rooms focused on a specific aspect of renewable energy.
Moderated by Gina Johnson, Sustainable Pittsburgh
Panelists:
Ron Gdovic, WindStax Energy
Greg Wink, Solbridge Energy Advisors
Mel Kolebar, Rye Development

NEXTransit Meeting #10 - What Investments are Most Important?
2021-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Presented by NEXTransit.
This meeting will feature an overview of potential preliminary transit projects followed by a priority ranking exercise.

NEXTransit Meeting #11 - What Investments are Most Important?
2021-02-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual

Sunday Sustainability Bash
2021-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Provided by Leaf2Go

Eco-districts
2021-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
2021 Spring Lecture Series, Sustainable Municipalities: Innovative Practices and Emerging Trends in the US presented by the Hixon Center for Urban Ecology.

Race + Disability: Understanding Intersectional Oppression
2021-03-03 14:00 - 15:30 | PA|PA
This workshop is the launch of the RACE + DISABILITY series sponsored by FISA Foundation, The Heinz Endowments and The Pittsburgh Foundation

Disability as both a construct and experience has historically been presented as a “white person’s experience,” but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Studies show that 1in 4 people have a disability, with representation in every ethnic and racial group. In other words, where there’s conversation about race, there’s conversation about disability. This 90-minute workshop will explore disability as an intersectional oppression by digging into why we should consider ableism a social justice issue. We’ll also discuss why historical figures of color have often had their disabilities overlooked and what topical struggles disabled people of color experience today.
NOTE: This session will be recorded.

BIOPLASTIC – Hype or Hope?
2021-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Presented By:
— ReImagine Beaver County
— Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community
— League of Women Voters of PA
— Climate Reality Project
— Breathe Project
Learn how new scientific advancements in this industry may hold promise to phase out fossil fuel and petrochemical-based materials and provide new economic development possibilities.
Join our host Dr. Patricia DeMarco for an overview of the circular economy, an intro to the pros and cons of bioplastic, the promise of hemp as a versatile material and the R & D efforts that are so important to create products that are biodegradable, compostable and recyclable.
Guest speakers include:
Dr. Clifford Lau, Adjunct Professor at Duquesne University
Eric Hurlock, Industrial Hemp Podcast

Green Buildings
2021-03-12 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual
Provided by: GreenGov and PSSI
Emily Starr will provide an overview of a sampling of green building certification programs available and lead a discussion on the aspects of green building design that consistently produce high performance, as well as high occupant satisfaction.

Building Economic Resiliency – Small Business Discussion & Forum
2021-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Provided by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.
Soon we will mark one year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), we wanted to take this opportunity to hear from our region’s small business owners and find out where your business stands, one year after COVID and what’s important to you. We and other regional entities want to hear your feedback on current needs and expected future needs.
This event and your feedback and will help SPC determine the types of business assistance programs needed moving forward.

Share with the region your current needs are
Learn about programs available for your business
Hear from other businesses on best practices and challenges

Building Economic Resiliency – Small Business Discussion & Forum
2021-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Soon we will mark one year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), we wanted to take this opportunity to hear from our region’s small business owners and find out where your business stands, one year after COVID and what’s important to you. We and other regional entities want to hear your feedback on current needs and expected future needs.

Free Recycling Educational Webinar
2021-03-21 14:00 - 14:30, 2021-03-24 18:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
Presented by: Pennsylvania Resources Council
In conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh’s blue recycling bin distribution program, residents can learn to RECYCLE RIGHT by taking part in a free online workshop.

CMU Energy Week
2021-03-22 13:00 - 2021-03-26 17:00 | Virtual
CMU Energy Week draws CEOs, entrepreneurs, government leaders, academic experts and students together to discuss ways to advance energy technologies and innovations around the world. It’s the largest issue-specific event hosted by a CMU institute where attendees trade expertise, connect to form partnerships and rub elbows with nationally-recognized thought leaders.

Building a Bioplastic Industry
2021-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Presented By:
— ReImagine Beaver County
— Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community
— League of Women Voters of PA
— Climate Reality Project
— Breathe Project
Join our host Joanne Martin for a conversation on ReImagine Beaver County and the efforts to create an eco-industrial park to provide clean jobs and economic development initiatives that advance sustainable solutions.

Women's History Month Event: Joylette Portlock
2021-03-30 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual
Presented by: Carlow University
Join Carlow University and partners as they highlight Joylette Portlock, Ph.D, Executive Director of Sustainable Pittsburgh.
