Sustainable Pittsburgh

Healthcare Industry Forum on Energy Efficiency
2019-03-05 12:00 - 2019-03-06 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, United States
Join healthcare industry leaders, architects, engineers, and energy professionals at the premiere event for energy efficiency and healthcare! The Healthcare Industry Forum on Energy Efficiency is slated for March 5 and 6 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College. This two-day event boasts incredible choice and value to attendees, offering multiple keynote addresses, a three-track breakout schedule, and an all-day exhibitors’ hall with big names like Trane, PPL Electric, SageGlass, and more. Enjoy rich networking opportunities like the VIP Dinner the night of the 5th, and earn credits from AIA, BPI, and AEE at the informative sessions and workshops. On the website you’ll find the full agenda, links to register and sponsor, and information about the sessions and speakers. What’s more, healthcare employees receive a special discount – simply email KEAA staff for details.

10th Annual Sustainability Conference – Smart Cities: Transforming Cities for a New Era
2019-03-06 08:00 - 15:00 | August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
August Wilson Center
980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Register here
Members and Government Officials – $55.00
Non-Members – $60.00
Students – $20.00
Exponentially increased computing power has played an astounding role in driving urban growth in the 21st century. This powerful dynamic presents an opportunity to consider conscious urban planning in a new and “smarter,” data-driven way. Across the globe, public and private industries are advancing new cutting-edge smart technology to more efficiently manage resources, thereby promoting sustainable development for improved environmental and social outcomes. These technologies span many applications, including energy grids, transportation, water utility systems, waste management, air quality, and public safety. Engineers, city planners, and scientists are implementing innovations such as predictive modeling, interconnected systems integration, and near-real-time smart infrastructure data analytics.
Presenters at this year’s conference will discuss these innovative practices and their significant, tangible benefits for cost savings, the environment and social equity. Come learn how Pittsburgh and other leading cities are positioning to reap the benefits of smart infrastructure for greater efficiency and quality of life.
Keynote: Remaking Post-Industrial Cities via Smart Infrastructure
Dr. Donald Carter
Director of Remaking Cities Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
Topics to be covered: Latest updates in “Smartifying” the City of Pittsburgh, latest in smart technology breakthroughs and research, the future of urban infrastructure, societal impacts including the future of work and workforce development
Featured Speakers:
Grant Ervin and City of Pittsburgh Officials – Chief Resilience Officer, City of Pittsburgh
Karen Lightman – Executive Director, Metro21: Smart Cities Institute, Carnegie Mellon Univ.
Christine Mondor – Principal, evolveEA
Anna Siefken - Executive Director, Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, Carnegie Mellon Univ.
Thomas Guentner – Program Manager, Landforce
Conference Hosted By:
The American Society of Civil Engineers (Pittsburgh Section)
The Environmental and Water Resources Institute (Pittsburgh Chapter)
Metro21: Smart Cities Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
Sustainable Pittsburgh / Champions for Sustainability
In Collaboration With:
The City of Pittsburgh Mayor’s Office
American Public Works Association (Western PA Chapter)

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

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.

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

Inclusive Innovation Summit 2019
2019-03-28 08:00 - 2019-03-30 17:00 | PA|PA
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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Glass Recycling Collection Event
2019-04-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Dormont Pool, 1801 Dormont Ave, Pittsburgh, PA|PA
