Sustainable Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania Resources Council’s “ReuseFest” – a one-of-a-kind drop-off event for gently used materials destined for reuse by numerous local nonprofit organizations – accepts a wide variety of items including bedding/bath, clothing, furniture, kitchen items, medical supplies, pet supplies and more.
Presented by: E.A.T. Initiative Pittsburgh joins with cities from around the world to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation’s World Food Day. Pittsburgh’s festivities, streaming on several social media platforms, will feature cooking demonstrations, music, interviews, and the presentation of the first EAT Initiative Exceptional Service Awards, […]
Provided by: Global Council for Science and the Environment and the Security and Sustainability Forum With the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 less than a month away, global headlines continue to reflect the impacts and risks of a changing climate. The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes it clear […]
Provided by: CommuteInfo For 2021, CommuteInfo is hosting a “Commuter Challenge” to encourage people to try transit, vanpool, carpool, biking, walking and telework for their commuting trips during the week of October 18 – 24, 2021. By participating in the “CommuteInfo Commuter Challenge 2021”, commuters can find a new way to get to work or […]
Provided by: TABLE Magazine Renowned worldwide for producing America’s best lamb, Western Pennsylvania is also on the map for some of the most remarkable new chef talent in the county. The event is slated to be an all-star cook-off, with 8 collaborative chef teams from Pittsburgh’s most prominent restaurants, as well as guest chefs visiting […]
Presented by: Covestro As world leaders gather at the United Nations’ annual climate change conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, THINC30 Youthquake, a free, virtual climate summit for U.S. high school students, will give them a voice during the global discussions and challenge them to think about their own role as climate stewards of the future. Covestro’s […]
Provided by: CEIR "The Pittsburgh Regional Diversity Challenge: Equity, Equality, and Justice!" Save the date. More details to follow.
Provided by TransportationCampPGH TransportationCamp is an unconference bringing together transportation professionals, technologists, and others interested in the intersection of urban transportation and technology. Transportation is a major metropolitan issue, with direct impacts on economic strength, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Recent advances in technology—mobile computing, open source software, open data and APIs, and spatial analysis—present […]
Presented by: WHO, GCHA, & Partners The 2021 Global Conference on Health & Climate Change with a special focus on Climate Justice and the Healthy and Green Recovery from COVID-19 will convene at the margin of the COP26 UN climate change conference. The aim of the conference is to call on governments, businesses, institutions and […]
Provided by: BECC Join us for the second virtual BECC conference (with a potential in-person component, if safe). This year's event will build on the overwhelming success of previous BECC conferences at which 500+ participants discussed innovative policy and program strategies, shared important research findings, and engaged in building dynamic new networks and collaborations. BECC […]