Sustainable Pittsburgh

UPMC Passavant's Shred-A-Thon
2019-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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

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

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:

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

April Green Drinks
2019-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Ecolution Fashion Show 2019
2019-04-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St
Hosted by Pittsburgh Earth Day
On Thursday, April 18th, Pittsburgh Earth Day will kick off at the Ecolution Fashion Show at the Fairmont Hotel. Curated by Richard Parsakian and styled by Izzazu Salon, Spa, & Serata, this year’s “Rebirth” theme promises nothing less than a powerful experience. VIP Guests will receive hors d’oeuvres from 6 PM to 7 PM. From 7 PM to 10 PM, the main event will feature a runway fashion show highlighting recycled and reused materials designed exclusively for Pittsburgh Earth Day by local designers with music by DJ Soy Sos.
This year’s designers include: Atticus Adams, Freddie Bainbridge, Kathleen Belsky, Terry Boyd, Vincent Derinezo, Leah Kendrick, Ting Peck, Katy DeMent, Lindsay Goranson, Glendon Hyde, Victoria Kerestes, Anika Ignozzi, Xiaoying Meng, Bradford Mumpower, David Perry, Pearlann Porter, Evita Scoccia, Brian David Thompson, Suzanne Werder, and Joe Wos. The top four scoring Ecolution designers will be determined by a panel of sophisticated judges and will be awarded prizes.
To purchase General Admission ($30.00) or VIP ($60.00) tickets, please visit: https://www.showclix.com/event/ecolution2019
Fl. 2 After Party
Join Pittsburgh Earth Day organizers at 8:30 PM for the official after party at Fl. 2, a Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant, following Ecolution! Experience exclusive craft cocktails, menu offerings and continue the Pittsburgh Earth Day celebration.

Paint the Square Green
2019-04-19 11:00 - 2019-04-20 17:00 | Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Pittsburgh Earth Day will Paint the Square Green on April 19th! Market Square will feature a world market with a mix of local vendors specializing in Earth-friendly products and services, along with organic and educational vendors and live music.

Friday’s Performance Line-Up:
11AM-12PM: Tupelo and Noah
12PM-1PM: Mia Z
1PM-2PM: Nina Sainato
2PM-3PM: Tres Lads
3PM-4PM: Bryana Appley
4PM-5PM: Elias Khouri

Saturday’s Performance Line-Up:
11AM-12PM: RMB
12PM-1PM: Kenny Sukitch
1PM-2PM: Rachel B
2PM-3PM: Daisy Chain
3PM-4PM: M.O.O.K.Y.
4PM-5PM: Chase & The Barons

Market Square, located in Downtown Pittsburgh was modernized in the late 2000s has re-established the square as a social and cultural hub featuring numerous restaurants, cafes and retailers along with housing units and offices.

FutureFest 2019 + ReuseFest!
2019-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Buhl Park & Children's Way
Communitopia is partnering with the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) to host FutureFest 2019. The event will showcase the world of tomorrow through art, demonstrations, performance, science, activities, and fun for all ages. The focus will be on creating a sustainable future.
As part of the event, PRC will be hosting their annual ReuseFest, a one-day drop off event open to the general public that diverts materials from local landfills to reuse by Pittsburgh nonprofits.
DATE: Saturday April 20th, 2019
TIME: 10 am- 3 pm
LOCATION: Buhl Park & Children’s Way
Adjacent to the Children’s museum, North side, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Discovery Station: Our Health, Our Garden
2019-04-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Park, PA, United States
Join Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens for special activities throughout Earth Day week, highlighting important connections with nature!
Several activities are planned. See the listing here.
Discovery Station: Our Health, Our Garden | Gallery Room | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore the connection between people and plants and learn about our well-being and the well-being of our environment. Children are invited to engage in a nature-inspired activity created by artist and illustrator Ashley Cecil.

2019 Stand Against Racism Immigration Panel
2019-04-26 11:00 - 13:00 | YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, 305 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
No Hate. No Fear. Immigrant Justice is Racial Justice.
Join YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s Center for Race and Gender Equity for the 2019 Stand Against Racism. This year’s campaign features a panel discussion with leaders from Casa San Jose and the Latino Community Center, where we will discuss this year’s campaign theme No Hate. No Fear. Immigrant Justice is Racial Justice.
When: Friday, April 26, 2019 – 11AM-1PM
Where: YWCA Greater Pittsburgh: 305 Wood Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
What: Panel discussion with leaders from Casa San Jose and the Latino Community Center, resource tables, and networking.
Registration is free and open to the public. A light luncheon will be served.

Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway
2019-04-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
To celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Pittsburgh is giving away tree seedlings in a giveaway sponsored by the Pittsburgh Shade Tree Commission!
Did you know that all the seedlings Tree Pittsburgh gives away on Arbor Day are grown right in their own Heritage Nursery? The organization starts each of these trees from seed, caring for them until they are ready to head into the world on Arbor Day.
There is a limit of one tree per person. Trees are on a first come, first served basis. Tree Pittsburgh cannot hold trees, and they will be in Market Square until 2 p.m. or until all the seedlings are given away — whatever comes first. We may give away all the trees before 2 p.m. and can’t guarantee when they will be gone, so if you want trees, be sure to get there at 11!

Glass Recycling Collection Event
2019-04-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Avalon Community Park, 708 New Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA|PA
