Sustainable Pittsburgh
Clean out the garage…the basement…the overflowing closets throughout the house and gather gently used items to drop off at ReuseFest, a large-scale collection of materials to be REUSED by local nonprofits. 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 […]
Presented by: The Pittsburgh Section of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ASCE Pittsburgh and Friends are hosting a series of events and a water themed festival on Saturday October 15th the weekend prior to the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act on October 18th, 2022. The festival will be free and open to […]
Presented by: The University of Pittsburgh and Newcastle University Between 19 and 20 October 2022 Newcastle University will host the second collaborative conference. Building on last year’s conference they will explore and share best practices on how Universities advance place-based approaches through community and student engagement and importantly how we measure our impact and demonstrate […]
Presented by: CONNECT and PennDOT Learn more about state and regional opportunities for local governments to invest in multimodal transportation, equitable access, and EV fleets. Presenters include the PA Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, and State Representative Sara Innamorato. Ask questions on the featured opportunities during the session or send […]
Join CRAFT for a day learning all about the regional grainshed in Western PA with hands-on workshops and roundtable discussions. This event is perfect for regional grain leaders, industry professionals, business owners interested in incorporating more regional grains into their product lines, and everyday enthusiasts of regional grains. A day of learning will close out […]
Presented by: Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center Session to include: Plastic Recycling Markets News for Pennsylvania New Markets and Facilities Updates Closed Loop Partners MRF Program Plastic in Asphalt Technology Third-Party Certification Benefits DEP Updates and Waste Composition
Presented by: Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse Get your craft on (virtually!) at the craft-off! Create the greatest/weirdest thing you possibly can in just 30 minutes and win prizes!
Presented by: CEOs for Sustainability
Presented by: CONNECT and PennDOT Learn more about state and regional opportunities for local governments to invest in energy efficiency, resilience, and how to find technical assistance in implementation. Presenters include the Federal Department of Energy, PA Department of Environmental Protection, and State Representative Sara Innamorato. Ask questions on the featured opportunities during the session […]
Presented by: The PA GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability Institute This webinar will feature Jon Kautz, member of the PA Housing Industry Advisory Council and representative of PA Energy Smart as he discusses the science behind energy use and savings in the home environment. Specific areas will include building envelope systems with considerations to […]