Sustainable Pittsburgh

Diversity Through the Eyes of Women Discussion Series
2016-12-06 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Point Park University, Lawrence Hall Ballroom, 212 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
“Multicultural Crossover Dialogue”

Keynote Speaker and Discussion Moderator:
Mary Montague, Peace Builder and Conflict Resolution Practitioner

On December 6th, don’t miss your chance to meet and engage with leaders representing the cultural communities that are reshaping Pittsburgh’s future. Building from discussions held through the Diversity Through the Eyes of Women program series, this dialogue will address challenges and barriers facing the immigrant and international communities, as well as ways in which the larger community can promote a more welcoming environment.

Millvale Cash Mob!
2016-12-03 12:00 - 16:30 | Multiple locations, Millvale, PA, United States
This Saturday, December 3, Sustainable Pittsburgh and the Business Association of Millvale invite individuals to shop and celebrate the Sustainable Small Business Designation of 17 businesses in the Borough during a Cash Mob! The Cash Mob, which is slated to occur between 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm, is happening in conjunction with Millvale’s Yuletide Tour and holiday tree lighting. Sales, sleigh rides, performances and raffle prizes are all part of the festivities.
Shoppers interested in participating in the Cash Mob should pick up a “passport” at Millvale Library. Visit participating businesses with the passport to collect stickers. Each sticker means one entry into a raffle for various prizes!
Sustainable businesses manage and operate in ways that simultaneously are good for their bottom line, the environment, and the social fabric of their communities. The Southwestern PA Sustainable Small Business Designation, one of Sustainable Pittsburgh’s award winning performance programs, recognizes small businesses that incorporate sustainable practices as their strategy for success.
“With a stated goal of developing a green business district within Millvale’s EcoDistrict Plan, the community’s partnership with Sustainable Pittsburgh is one of the ways we are working towards accomplishing that goal,” said Zaheen Hussain, Millvale Sustainability Coordinator. “The businesses who have taken steps to become more sustainable alongside the community are truly leaders in the community, and we hope more residents and businesses follow suit.”
The Millvale Cash Mob is the sixth cash mob hosted by Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Champions for Sustainability network. Over 200 establishments have earned the Sustainable Small Business Designation in 35 communities around the region. Individuals are encouraged to visit them all for their shopping needs!

A Petrochemical Plant for Our Neighbor? The Rest of the Story
2016-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Beaver Station Cultural & Event Center, 250 East End Avenue, Beaver, PA, United States
Featuring Iris Carter, Ann Rolfes, and the PBS POV Movie, “Fenceline: A Company Town Divided”
What happens when a major petrochemical manufacturing plant becomes the heart of a community’s strategy for social and economic development? What remains after the sales pitches, promising jobs and prosperity fade into the reality of living amidst a massive chemical production plant?
What can Beaver County residents concerned about their community’s future learn from those who have lived through such changes? Iris Carter and Ann Rolfes have spent their lives close to petrochemical facilities in Louisiana (Norco and Lafayette).
These two educators have valuable insights to share about how local citizens can address the social and health impacts of such facilities. Framing their stories and advice will be a screening of the PBS POV video Fenceline: A Company Town Divided.
Speakers from Beaver County communities will also share their own questions and concerns.
Come hear. Come watch. Come share.
Come learn answers to the vital question: “What can I do?”
Presented by: Cracker Plant Initiative, Create Lab, Clean Air Council, Clean Water Action, BCMAC, and ACCAN

Equity Summit Follow Up Meeting - Moving Forward
2016-12-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Hill House Kaufmann Center, Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium, 1835 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
On behalf of the service providers, systems, families, community members and other stakeholders who work with girls, Gwen’s Girls will convene a meeting to debrief about our October 14 equity summit “See the Best in Me: Equity Through the Lens of Resilience,” share the feedback from surveys completed at the summit, discuss recommendations regarding next steps and define the working group process in order to move forward collectively in addressing the identified issues. This meeting will be facilitated, with a structured agenda that will be forward to those who RSVP to attend.
This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Light refreshments will be served.

From Climate Change to Political and Personal Change: Building a Prosperous, Sustainable World
2016-11-30 15:00 - 16:00 | University of Pittsburgh University Club, 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
How can we protect the historic Paris climate accord that was brought into force on November 4? The hard work begins now. The Paris accord is a giant step forward, but at the same time more ambitious actions such as earlier and deeper emissions cuts are needed to create a world in which all can thrive. So, does the agreement deliver us from climate catastrophe, or is it another diplomatic disappointment? Can we build an economy powered by clean, renewable energy in time?
We’ll explore these questions with interactive simulations of the climate and economy developed by MIT and climateinteractive.org. Sterman will discuss how these tools are used by policymakers and negotiators around the world, and will report on both the UN Paris climate summit last year and the just-concluded summit in Marrakech. Yet, as important as that work is, broad public support for action around the world is essential. For complex, contentious issues such as climate change, simply showing research isn’t enough; progress only occurs when people learn for themselves. Sterman will demonstrate how interactive tools are being used by political leaders, policymakers, and members of the public around the world to build shared understanding of climate change and the task before us. Finally, we’ll discuss what each of us can do, professionally and personally, to build a safer, sustainable world in which all can thrive.

Webinar: Leveraging Resources to Advance Climate-Friendly Purchasing
2016-11-29 13:00 - 14:00
This webinar will highlight strategies and tools to reduce the carbon footprint associated with purchasing products and services by government agencies, institutions, and businesses. The discussion will focus on highly carbon-intensive goods such as asphalt, electronics, and diesel-powered vehicles, as well as professional and facility maintenance services.

GPNP Annual Meeting
2016-11-18 07:30 - 10:00 | Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Don’t pass this opportunity to hear from Public Source’s Board Chair Jim Crutchfield and regional civic leaders as they discuss how to move our community forward post election. Please click here to register for the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership Annual Meeting.

Inspire Speaker Series: Driving Systemic Change in Communities
2016-11-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Hill House Kaufmann Center, Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium, 1835 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Inspire Speakers Series Presents: Driving Systemic Change in Communities with Naomi Davis and Diana Bucco, featuring Guest Emcee Majestic Lane
Have you ever considered what healthy, sustainable community development and neighborhood revitalization would look like one square mile at a time? Naomi Davis, founder and CEO of Blacks in Green, and Diana Bucco, President of the Buhl Foundation, are leading change in communities by focusing on the entire neighborhood, empowering local residents, and considering whole systems approaches to solve whole systems problems. They will share stories and insights from projects like One Northside in Pittsburgh and West Woodlawn Botanic Garden & Village Farm in Chicago, where they are inspiring the vision of creating thriving, healthy, and sustainable places for all to live, work, learn, and play.
