Sustainable Pittsburgh

April Green Drinks
2019-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Couch Brewery, 1351 Washington Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Come one and all to April Green Drinks, hosted by Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy! Green Drinks is a monthly, nonpartisan, free-form gathering for people with a common interest in the environment. This month, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy will be sharing upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and current initiatives. Support a local organization with drinks, good conversation, professional networking, local updates, and much more.

Pittsburgh Earth Day Sustainability Business Breakfast
2019-04-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St
Hosted by Pittsburgh Earth Day
Pittsburgh receives recognition from around the world as a “triumphant success” in green design, smart growth, and innovation. Respected media and institutions praise Pittsburgh as a top city in America to live, work, and play. Our regional businesses have played a vital role in Pittsburgh’s transformation, and there is no shortage of stories to tell about business success through sustainability. Come hear a panel of experts discuss Pittsburgh’s sustainable business community and learn what your organization can do to succeed by going green.
Panelists Include:
Moderated by Grant Ervin, Sustainability and Resilience Officer for the Office of Mayor Bill Peduto

Matt Mahoney- Western PA Program Manager at Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance
Scott Lammie- SVP Business Development, UPMC Insurance Services Division UPMC Health Plan
Dr. Peter Walker- Dean of the Falk School of sustainability & Environment at Chatham University
Justine Russo- Director of Sustainability and Business Intelligence for PITT OHIO
Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis – Executive Director at Women for a Healthy Environment
David Huffaker-Chief Development Officer Port Authority
Kevin Kerr- Head of Pennsylvania Public Policy at UBER
Gina Johnson-Director of Business Sustainability Programs at Sustainable Pittsburgh
Amber Kelly- Manager, Support Services for Tetra Tech Inc
Michele Meloy-Burchfield- Founder, Blume Honey Water

The 2019 Sustainability Business Breakfast will take place at the Fairmont Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh and will feature a panel of innovators discussing the current climate of green industries in Pittsburgh. Tickets are free, but space is limited. Reservations are required, and space will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

To reserve tickets, please visit: https://www.showclix.com/event/businessbreakfast2019

Strategic Energy Management for Your Municipality
2019-04-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Forest Hills Borough Building, 4400 Greensburg Pike, Forest Hills, PA, United States
Register Here
Please join us on Monday, April 15th at 5:30 p.m. at the award-winning, zero-emission Forest Hills Municipal Building (4400 Greensburg Pike, Forest Hills, PA 15221 – (pictured above)) to learn how you can save energy and money for your community. You will have the opportunity to meet and learn from local experts on best practices for solar energy and energy efficiency measures, relevant state policies, and various financing options and available funding, as well as hear from municipalities that have gone through the process.

If you register more than a week before the event you will receive a map with a rough sketch of where it is possible to install solar energy on your municipal building/s.

There will be time at the end of the discussion for a tour of the building and to speak directly with experts in groups based on their specialty, including state policy, funding, zoning, energy efficiency, and community engagement.

The event will be moderated by Jim Price of Sustainable Pittsburgh.

Speakers include:

Geoff Bristow, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Alanna Colvin, Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program
Professor Patricia DeMarco, Forest Hills Council
Zaheen Hussain, Millvale Sustainability Coordinator/Triboro Ecodistrict
Greg Winks and Will Brown, Solbridge Energy Advisors
Annie Regan, PennFuture

This event is free. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Event Poster:

Glass Recycling Collection Event
2019-04-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Dormont Pool, 1801 Dormont Ave, Pittsburgh, PA|PA
In response to the sudden removal of glass from many residential recycling programs in the Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania Resources Council will launch a network of pop-up glass recycling events in 2019. The pop-up sites will be sponsored by local governments committed to recycling and who recognize that glass remains a recyclable material with vibrant demand in the regional and national recycled materials marketplace.
-All events will be on Saturdays, open from 9am – 2pm
-No cost to users
-PRC staff and volunteers will be on site to assist recyclers
-Accepted: all colors of glass bottles and jars.
-NOT accepted: drinking glasses or stemware, window glass, ceramics.
For more information and full list of dates, see PRC’s website.
If you are interested in bringing glass collection events to your area please reach out to your local municipality and ask them to contact PRC at glass@prc.org

FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION: "Bag It"
2019-04-08 19:00 | Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
What happens when we use and dispose of 60,000
bags every 5 minutes in this country?
Follow one citizen’s path to learning about the
proliferation of plastic and what he, and we, can do
to stem the tide of disposable plastic use.
After the film, Mark Dixon, environmental activist
and award-winning filmmaker will speak on the
environmental impact of the production of plastic.
View Flyer
Link to the film’s website.

From Science to Society: Climate Change Communication and Community-Building
2019-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Featured Speaker:
Joylette Portlock, PhD
Executive Director
Sustainable Pittsburgh
Interested in learning about scientific discoveries directly from scientists? Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientific research staff and invited speakers discuss their latest findings on a wide variety of scientific topics at the free R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Series. Seminars are free and no registration is required. Each seminar begins at noon in Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Earth Theater and lasts about an hour. Visitors attending solely for the seminar are asked to check in at the front desk.

Glass Recycling Collection Event
2019-04-06 09:00 - 14:00 | South Fayette Municipal Complex, 515 Millers Run Rd, Morgan, PA|PA

UPMC Passavant's Shred-A-Thon
2019-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | UPMC Passavant
UPMC Passavant invites you to safely and securely dispose of your unwanted documents while helping the environment!
Their mobile paper shredding vehicle destroys your confidential information while you watch
*Limit of 6 boxes per vehicle*
When: April 6th 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: UPMC Passavant, Green Lot, 9100 Babcock Blvd. Pgh, PA 15237
Sponsored by UPMC Passavant Green Team and Passavant Hospital Foundation
Event contacts:
Lori Ferguson fergusonla(at)upmc(dot)edu or Mary Tedesco tedescomc(at)upmc(dot)edu

Sustainability in Events and the Workplace
2019-04-04 14:00 - 18:00 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join MPI Pittsburgh and its sister organizations on Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) as they come together with other industry professionals around the world to showcase the power of meetings, events, conventions, exhibitions and more. The third annual GMID is being coordinated locally with industry professional outside of the MPI community to take a holistic look at sustainable events. Learn about sustainable venues, food waste, how to plan a zero waste event, and build best practices for your company.
Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) will shine a light on the real impact meetings have on businesses, economies and communities. Meeting professional organizations, association chapters, corporations, destinations, partners and other supporters will hold events in all around the world to support this international day of advocacy. Events include rallies, press conferences, speaking panels, educational events, award presentations, proclamations and more.
At its base, GMID is a grassroots, local media and messaging event. Meetings Mean Business helps organize by harnessing the industry’s excitement and energy and engaging elected officials and media. This helps you take our messages to the grassroots level and make newsworthy events which will show how meetings support local economies, connect people and drive positive business results.
Speakers include:
Conor McGarvery, LEED AP, Director of Operations
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
David Primm, Chief Program and Impact Officer
412 Food Rescue
Emily Palmer, Zero Waste Events Manager
Pennsylvania Resources Council
Autumn Secrest, Sustainable Business Program Manager
Sustainable Pittsburgh

Energy Efficiency Financing and Incentives for Commercial Buildings
2019-04-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Eleven, 1150 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
– INVITATION –
Western Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Lunch and Learn
The Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) inviteS you to participate in a Western Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Lunch and Learn on April 4th at Eleven, a Gold Designated Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant in a rehabilitated warehouse located in Pittsburgh’s historical Strip District.
Join local energy efficiency leaders and industry representatives for this free event which includes lunch and presentations on energy-cost-savings opportunities followed by an open-forum discussion to share best practices and learn more about the region’s thriving energy efficiency industry among peers.
A featured presentation will be provided on Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program, or C-PACE. This financing tool enables low-cost, long-term capital to finance 100% of energy efficiency improvements while allowing the financing to stay with the building.
Agenda

Opening and Introductions (Franklin and CLEAResult)
C-PACE Presentation (KEEA)
Act 129 Rebate Program Updates (Duquesne Light Company)
State of the Industry (Franklin and CLEAResult)
Open Forum Discussion (Everyone)

When: April 4th from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Eleven (1150 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222)
Who: Property owners, managers, and operators, energy efficiency industry leaders
Lunch and presentations are provided at no cost to participants. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Matt Mahoney, KEEA’s Western Pennsylvania Program Manager, at mmahoney@keealliance.org or call 412-324-7262. We look forward to seeing you!
A Special Thank You
to the Western Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Lunch and Learn Host Committee
CLEAResult
Franklin Energy

Glass Recycling Collection Event
2019-03-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Edgeworth Elementary School, 200 Meadow Ln, Edgeworth, PA|PA

Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
2019-03-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St
Hosted by the Pittsburgh Business Times
We’re breaking down walls and discussing diversity and inclusion in the Pittsburgh region. This event will take a look at best practices local companies have adopted to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, and offer tips for businesses on how they can create a more inclusive work environment.

Inclusive Innovation Summit 2019
2019-03-28 08:00 - 2019-03-30 17:00
Inclusive Innovation Week returns in 2019 for a fourth straight year, this time as a three-day Summit. This annual event is an opportunity for local organizations and businesses to come together and showcase their vision for inclusion in Pittsburgh. The 2019 Inclusive Innovation Summit will take place in three locations on the Boulevard of the Allies in downtown Pittsburgh. There will also be two evening events taking place outside of downtown, with more details coming soon. As always, this event will be free to the public, with accessible spaces and free childcare.

CMU Energy Week
2019-03-25 08:00 - 2019-03-28 17:00 | Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
In its fourth year, CMU Energy Week 2019 convenes energy experts, CEOs and corporate executives, government officials, nonprofits, key influencers, students, and entrepreneurs for a facilitated dialogue on how to advance energy technologies and innovations around the world.
Hosted by Carnegie Mellon University’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, we welcome thought leaders from all energy and cleantech sectors to engage and collaborate on research, trends, insights, and opportunities that are making a significant and disruptive impact.
?The four-day symposium, which is free and open to the public, includes:

More than 100 nationally-recognized thought leaders as keynote speakers and panelists
A VIP Reception with Distinguished Forum and Panel
The 2nd annual “CMU Energy + Cleantech Investors Forum”
A celebration of the Tepper Quad’s LEED Gold Recognition with tours
Two new events:
The inaugural CMU VentureWell Energy Hackathon
The launch of Southwestern PA region’s Cleantech Open competition at CMU

Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge Finale & Awards Celebration
2019-03-21 17:00 - 19:30 | PNC Park, 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA|PA
Join Sustainable Pittsburgh on March 21 at PNC Park for the 2018 -2019 Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge Finale and Awards Celebration. Be among the first to learn what participants in the SP Challenge achieved over the course of a year’s dedication, and which organizations earned the top spot in their division. During the evening celebration we’ll also be announcing the first-ever winner of the SP Challenge People’s Choice Award.

The Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge is a free and friendly 13 month competition among organizations within the Southwestern PA region. The Challenge enables organizations to go further with sustainability and track performance in the areas of energy, water, waste, transportation, social equity, and employee engagement.

Glass Recycling Collection Event
2019-03-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Village Square Mall, 5000 Oxford Dr, Bethel Park, PA|PA
