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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T150000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Urban Farming - Creating Food Security\, Safe Outdoor Space\, and Meaningful Work in Baltimore
DESCRIPTION:What’s a city farm for? (an invitation!)\nShowing what food security can look like. Providing a safe outdoor space for children to learn about food. Offering meaningful work for neighbors. Building healthy soils. Giving cooking and nutrition demonstrations. Growing a local business\, often woman-owned or African American-owned (or both!). Demonstrating the power of growing vegetables and fruits without the use of harmful chemical sprays or fertilizers. Trapping carbon. Saving the Bay. These are just some of the social\, environmental\, and community benefits of Baltimore’s urban farms. Now we’ve compiled our data into a report\, along with a beautiful and informative story map that shows how four of our Farm Alliance member farms are working to end food apartheid in Baltimore. \nYou’re invited to join the Farm Alliance Community for a webinar for a peek at our report and story map\, to share in the most up-to-date research on what our farms and programs are doing in Baltimore. The webinar will take place Friday\, December 7th\, at 3pm EST. The webinar is free\, but you can sign up for it here.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/webinar-urban-farming-creating-food-security-safe-outdoor-space-and-meaningful-work-in-baltimore/
LOCATION:Live Webinar\, Select a Country:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181207T030423Z
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SUMMARY:Race for Breakfast: Leah Jacobs
DESCRIPTION:University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems presents: \nRace for Breakfast – Fall 2018 Lecture and Discussion \nFeaturing Assistant Professor Leah Jacobs \nDr. Jacobs will discuss her research in a talk titled: “What Shapes Criminal Recidivism? An examination of race\, space and place.” \nRace for Breakfast is a forum primarily intended for students to learn about race-related research projects current in the School of Social Work.  The event is held from 8 am to 9 am in 2017 Cathedral of Learning\, and breakfast is provided.  However\,  please RSVP for breakfast.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/race-for-breakfast-leah-jacobs-2/
LOCATION:University of Pittsburgh\, Room 2017\, Cathedral of Learning\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181207T030423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185801Z
UID:3024-1544515200-1544518800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Race for Breakfast: Leah Jacobs
DESCRIPTION:University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems presents: \nRace for Breakfast – Fall 2018 Lecture and Discussion \nFeaturing Assistant Professor Leah Jacobs \nDr. Jacobs will discuss her research in a talk titled: “What Shapes Criminal Recidivism? An examination of race\, space and place.” \nRace for Breakfast is a forum primarily intended for students to learn about race-related research projects current in the School of Social Work.  The event is held from 8 am to 9 am in 2017 Cathedral of Learning\, and breakfast is provided.  However\,  please RSVP for breakfast.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/race-for-breakfast-leah-jacobs/
LOCATION:University of Pittsburgh\, Room 2017\, Cathedral of Learning\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T223000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181207T212008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185347Z
UID:4614-1544648400-1544653800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:"Paris to Pittsburgh" Airing on National Geographic Channel
DESCRIPTION:“Pittsburgh has a star turn in the new documentary film\, “Paris to Pittsburgh\,” about how communities and individuals are taking the lead in initiating action to combat climate change.” \nVia Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: ‘Paris to Pittsburgh’ documentary puts Steel City in leading role in climate change efforts \nParistopittsburgh.com \n 
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/paris-to-pittsburgh-airing-on-national-geographic-channel-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T223000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181207T212008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185801Z
UID:3025-1544648400-1544653800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:"Paris to Pittsburgh" Airing on National Geographic Channel
DESCRIPTION:“Pittsburgh has a star turn in the new documentary film\, “Paris to Pittsburgh\,” about how communities and individuals are taking the lead in initiating action to combat climate change.” \nVia Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: ‘Paris to Pittsburgh’ documentary puts Steel City in leading role in climate change efforts \nParistopittsburgh.com \n 
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/paris-to-pittsburgh-airing-on-national-geographic-channel/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T124500
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190104T222309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185347Z
UID:4617-1547035200-1547037900@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:PublicSource LIVE w/ Sustainable Pittsburgh's Joylette Portlock
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Joylette Portlock is the first new executive director of Sustainable Pittsburgh in two decades. With this change\, PublicSource sought to learn how she will steer the organization. \nMark your calendars for 12 p.m. Wednesday\, Jan. 9\, and use your lunch to learn about Pittsburgh’s most pressing sustainability issues.  Meet the leader of the organization raising the bar for sustainable business practices through the Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge\, Restaurants\, Sustainable Communities and more! \nPortlock has science degrees from MIT and Stanford and has led a nonprofit that created educational videos about climate change. She serves on the board of the Allegheny County Health Department and worked as the associate director of science and research at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. \nSustainable Pittsburgh’s mission statement focuses on three pillars of economic prosperity\, social equity and environmental quality.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/publicsource-live-w-sustainable-pittsburghs-joylette-portlock-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T124500
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190104T222309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185801Z
UID:3028-1547035200-1547037900@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:PublicSource LIVE w/ Sustainable Pittsburgh's Joylette Portlock
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Joylette Portlock is the first new executive director of Sustainable Pittsburgh in two decades. With this change\, PublicSource sought to learn how she will steer the organization. \nMark your calendars for 12 p.m. Wednesday\, Jan. 9\, and use your lunch to learn about Pittsburgh’s most pressing sustainability issues.  Meet the leader of the organization raising the bar for sustainable business practices through the Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge\, Restaurants\, Sustainable Communities and more! \nPortlock has science degrees from MIT and Stanford and has led a nonprofit that created educational videos about climate change. She serves on the board of the Allegheny County Health Department and worked as the associate director of science and research at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. \nSustainable Pittsburgh’s mission statement focuses on three pillars of economic prosperity\, social equity and environmental quality.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/publicsource-live-w-sustainable-pittsburghs-joylette-portlock/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T131500
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181207T030000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185347Z
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SUMMARY:Planning for Multimodal Transportation Corridors
DESCRIPTION:University of Pittsburgh Center for Social & Urban Research presents its Brown Bag Lecture Series. \nFeaturing: \nDavid Totten\, AICP\, Transportation Planner\, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission \nDominic D’Andrea\, P.E.\, PTOE\, Manager\, Operations & Safety Programs\, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission \nRSVP: 412-624-1019 or SWPA@pitt.edu
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/planning-for-multimodal-transportation-corridors-2/
LOCATION:University of Pittsburgh Posvar Hall\, 3911 Posvar Hall\, 230 S. Bouquet Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T131500
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181207T030000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185801Z
UID:3023-1547208000-1547212500@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Planning for Multimodal Transportation Corridors
DESCRIPTION:University of Pittsburgh Center for Social & Urban Research presents its Brown Bag Lecture Series. \nFeaturing: \nDavid Totten\, AICP\, Transportation Planner\, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission \nDominic D’Andrea\, P.E.\, PTOE\, Manager\, Operations & Safety Programs\, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission \nRSVP: 412-624-1019 or SWPA@pitt.edu
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/planning-for-multimodal-transportation-corridors/
LOCATION:University of Pittsburgh Posvar Hall\, 3911 Posvar Hall\, 230 S. Bouquet Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190109T002051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185347Z
UID:4619-1547728200-1547731800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Business 101
DESCRIPTION:What is business sustainability? More importantly\, what does it mean to your business? Autumn Secrest\, Sustainable Business Program Manager of Sustainable Pittsburgh\, will share with business owners and decision-makers a broad overview of business sustainability\, as well as what it entails for various business types. Participants will also be provided with ready-made resources to help get started on the path to sustainable business practices.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/sustainable-business-101-2/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh  - Downtown & Business\, 612 Smithfield St.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190109T002051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185801Z
UID:3030-1547728200-1547731800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Business 101
DESCRIPTION:What is business sustainability? More importantly\, what does it mean to your business? Autumn Secrest\, Sustainable Business Program Manager of Sustainable Pittsburgh\, will share with business owners and decision-makers a broad overview of business sustainability\, as well as what it entails for various business types. Participants will also be provided with ready-made resources to help get started on the path to sustainable business practices.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/sustainable-business-101/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh  - Downtown & Business\, 612 Smithfield St.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181207T014219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185348Z
UID:4610-1548441000-1548527400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Racial Justice Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Racial Justice Summit\, formerly known as the Summit Against Racism\, is a flagship event for Pittsburgh organizers. The Summit creates opportunities for attendees to learn\, connect\, and act on behalf of racial justice. \n21st Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit\nA Multicultural Initiative of the Black & White Reunion \n“Moving Forward Together – an honest confrontation and resource for an anti-racist community” \nJanuary 25 | 6.30 pm – Opening Ceremony | Union Project\, 801 N. Negley \nJanuary 26 | 9:00 am – Full Day Summit | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary\, 616 N. Highland\n7:30 pm – Organizing Dance Party | Union Project \n  \n 
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/racial-justice-summit-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181207T014219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185801Z
UID:3021-1548441000-1548527400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Racial Justice Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Racial Justice Summit\, formerly known as the Summit Against Racism\, is a flagship event for Pittsburgh organizers. The Summit creates opportunities for attendees to learn\, connect\, and act on behalf of racial justice. \n21st Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit\nA Multicultural Initiative of the Black & White Reunion \n“Moving Forward Together – an honest confrontation and resource for an anti-racist community” \nJanuary 25 | 6.30 pm – Opening Ceremony | Union Project\, 801 N. Negley \nJanuary 26 | 9:00 am – Full Day Summit | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary\, 616 N. Highland\n7:30 pm – Organizing Dance Party | Union Project \n  \n 
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/racial-justice-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190128T233621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185345Z
UID:4624-1548785700-1548793800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:The future of energy: Can we get to zero carbon?
DESCRIPTION:FREE\nRegister here \nSeveral recent reports\, including from the United Nations and the U.S. government\, stress the urgency of reducing carbon emissions to check the worst effects of climate change. \nStateImpact Pennsylvania is bringing together a distinguished panel to discuss this huge challenge and potential solutions. \nJoin us for “The future of energy: Can we get to zero carbon?” on Jan. 29 at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh. Panelists are: \n\nPaulina Jaramillo\, associate professor of engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University and co-director of the Green Design Institute\nIvonne Peña\, an energy analyst who has worked for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the U.S. and the Colombia’s Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission\nGreg Reed\, a professor of electric power engineering at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering\, and director of Pitt’s Center for Energy and the Energy GRID Institute\n\nAgenda:\n6:15-7:15: Tours & EIC presentation\n7:15-8: Panel discussion\n8-8:30: Audience questions \nThe event features a tour of the Energy Innovation Center before the panel begins. In addition\, Bill Miller\, vice president and chief operating officer of Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation\, will talk about the nonprofit EIC’s role in workforce development\, technology and incubating businesses “to support emerging clean and sustainable energy markets.” \nReservation not required\, but requested.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/the-future-of-energy-can-we-get-to-zero-carbon-2/
LOCATION:Energy Innovation Center\, 1435 Bedford Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190128T233621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185800Z
UID:3035-1548785700-1548793800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:The future of energy: Can we get to zero carbon?
DESCRIPTION:FREE\nRegister here \nSeveral recent reports\, including from the United Nations and the U.S. government\, stress the urgency of reducing carbon emissions to check the worst effects of climate change. \nStateImpact Pennsylvania is bringing together a distinguished panel to discuss this huge challenge and potential solutions. \nJoin us for “The future of energy: Can we get to zero carbon?” on Jan. 29 at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh. Panelists are: \n\nPaulina Jaramillo\, associate professor of engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University and co-director of the Green Design Institute\nIvonne Peña\, an energy analyst who has worked for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the U.S. and the Colombia’s Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission\nGreg Reed\, a professor of electric power engineering at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering\, and director of Pitt’s Center for Energy and the Energy GRID Institute\n\nAgenda:\n6:15-7:15: Tours & EIC presentation\n7:15-8: Panel discussion\n8-8:30: Audience questions \nThe event features a tour of the Energy Innovation Center before the panel begins. In addition\, Bill Miller\, vice president and chief operating officer of Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation\, will talk about the nonprofit EIC’s role in workforce development\, technology and incubating businesses “to support emerging clean and sustainable energy markets.” \nReservation not required\, but requested.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/the-future-of-energy-can-we-get-to-zero-carbon/
LOCATION:Energy Innovation Center\, 1435 Bedford Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181207T025339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185347Z
UID:4611-1548955800-1548966600@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Inspire Speakers Series Presents: Inspirational Stories about a Vibrant and Just Region
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling is our way of expressing the soul of our community to one another. Stories expose our beliefs\, emotions\, and vulnerabilities that can resonate with people in ways that facts and statistics can’t. Stories foster empathy\, remind us of what it means to be human\, and challenge us to be the change we seek.\nJoin Green Building Alliance for the fourth annual Storytelling Inspire Speakers Series event to hear stories from citizens who are working to create a vibrant and just region. \nAgenda:\n4:30-5:30 – Food\, Drinks\, and Networking\n5:30-7:00 – Presentations by our Storytellers\n7:00 – Q&A Session\, Networking with Storytellers \nSubmit Your Story:\nDo you know someone with an inspiring story to share? Tell us about it in the form below and you could be a speaker at our upcoming storytelling event on January 31st 2019! Think about coworkers\, neighbors\, family members\, and your favorite local artists and writers. Submissions due by December 14th. Click here to submit your story. We’ll see you there!
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/inspire-speakers-series-presents-inspirational-stories-about-a-vibrant-and-just-region-2/
LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kaufmann Center\, 1825 Centre Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181207T025339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185801Z
UID:3022-1548955800-1548966600@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Inspire Speakers Series Presents: Inspirational Stories about a Vibrant and Just Region
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling is our way of expressing the soul of our community to one another. Stories expose our beliefs\, emotions\, and vulnerabilities that can resonate with people in ways that facts and statistics can’t. Stories foster empathy\, remind us of what it means to be human\, and challenge us to be the change we seek.\nJoin Green Building Alliance for the fourth annual Storytelling Inspire Speakers Series event to hear stories from citizens who are working to create a vibrant and just region. \nAgenda:\n4:30-5:30 – Food\, Drinks\, and Networking\n5:30-7:00 – Presentations by our Storytellers\n7:00 – Q&A Session\, Networking with Storytellers \nSubmit Your Story:\nDo you know someone with an inspiring story to share? Tell us about it in the form below and you could be a speaker at our upcoming storytelling event on January 31st 2019! Think about coworkers\, neighbors\, family members\, and your favorite local artists and writers. Submissions due by December 14th. Click here to submit your story. We’ll see you there!
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/inspire-speakers-series-presents-inspirational-stories-about-a-vibrant-and-just-region/
LOCATION:Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kaufmann Center\, 1825 Centre Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190128T232810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185345Z
UID:4623-1549306800-1549314000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Cafe Sci: Straw Forward
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6 pm; Event 7-9 pm\nFREE\nRegister here \n \nPlease join us for an insightful panel discussion at Carnegie Science Center’s Café Sci! Learn more about the larger issue of plastic pollution and go behind the scenes with the team that created the art installation\, Straw Forward. \nStraw Forward is a collaborative effort of restaurants\, businesses\, and nonprofits to collect used and littered plastic-based items and turn them into a work of art in order to raise awareness and foster meaningful dialogue around the global-scale issues of single-use plastic waste and plastic pollution. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Straw Forward art installation is made from yarn made from saved plastic bottles\, plastic barrels\, a pool solar cover\, pool noodles\, Styrofoam\, over 25\,000 plastic straws\, plastic bags\, crates\, and other discarded plastic items. All items used were donated\, gathered from participating collection locations\, or picked up as litter. \nThe Straw Forward art installation will be visible for public viewing at the Carnegie Science Center through February 15\, 2019.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/cafe-sci-straw-forward-2/
LOCATION:Carnegie Science Center\, 1 Allegheny Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190128T232810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185800Z
UID:3034-1549306800-1549314000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Cafe Sci: Straw Forward
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6 pm; Event 7-9 pm\nFREE\nRegister here \n \nPlease join us for an insightful panel discussion at Carnegie Science Center’s Café Sci! Learn more about the larger issue of plastic pollution and go behind the scenes with the team that created the art installation\, Straw Forward. \nStraw Forward is a collaborative effort of restaurants\, businesses\, and nonprofits to collect used and littered plastic-based items and turn them into a work of art in order to raise awareness and foster meaningful dialogue around the global-scale issues of single-use plastic waste and plastic pollution. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Straw Forward art installation is made from yarn made from saved plastic bottles\, plastic barrels\, a pool solar cover\, pool noodles\, Styrofoam\, over 25\,000 plastic straws\, plastic bags\, crates\, and other discarded plastic items. All items used were donated\, gathered from participating collection locations\, or picked up as litter. \nThe Straw Forward art installation will be visible for public viewing at the Carnegie Science Center through February 15\, 2019.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/cafe-sci-straw-forward/
LOCATION:Carnegie Science Center\, 1 Allegheny Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181219T221429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185347Z
UID:4615-1549360800-1549378800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:PaMAGIC’s Fifth Annual Water Data Workshop
DESCRIPTION:PaMAGIC’s Fifth Annual Water Data Workshop is entitled\, “Accelerating Hydrography Modernization for PA.” Building on previous workshops\, participants will see key components of the plan for modernization in the morning sessions to set the stage for afternoon breakouts in which they adjust and enhance the plans. This year’s success in getting state investments and USGS 3DEP support for new lidar acquisition makes our task more urgent. \nDrivers \n\nOur current surface water mapping is over 20 years old and spatially inadequate for modern applications and analysis\, and state\, local\, and federal partners need a single base map.\nA standard process for deriving hydrography from lidar is in beta testing now.\nWe have about 15000 sq. mi. of QL2 lidar now\, and 15000 sq. mi. in preparation for acquisition.\nDCNR Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey will curate hydro and topo together.\n\nPreliminary Agenda\nMorning Sessions \n\nWater Data Initiative to Date\nTechnical Developments\nHydro Extraction Standard and Quality Control\nStreamlined Data Model\nFuture Functionality\nLidar data update/3DEP\nPolitical/Promotional Considerations\nPA Hydro Steering Team\nInitial Plan\n\nAfternoon Sessions \n\nCritique the Plan\nEnhance the Plan\n\nThere is no charge for the workshop. PaMAGIC will provide a working lunch. Technical briefings will start promptly at 10 AM\, so plan to arrive by 9:30 and meet your fellow participants. Hosted by PaMAGIC and the SPC Water Resource Center. \nRSVP to Eric Jespersen at ecj@epix.net.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/pamagics-fifth-annual-water-data-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Conference Facility\, 112 Washington Pl\, Two Chatham Center\, Suite 500\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181219T221429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185801Z
UID:3026-1549360800-1549378800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:PaMAGIC’s Fifth Annual Water Data Workshop
DESCRIPTION:PaMAGIC’s Fifth Annual Water Data Workshop is entitled\, “Accelerating Hydrography Modernization for PA.” Building on previous workshops\, participants will see key components of the plan for modernization in the morning sessions to set the stage for afternoon breakouts in which they adjust and enhance the plans. This year’s success in getting state investments and USGS 3DEP support for new lidar acquisition makes our task more urgent. \nDrivers \n\nOur current surface water mapping is over 20 years old and spatially inadequate for modern applications and analysis\, and state\, local\, and federal partners need a single base map.\nA standard process for deriving hydrography from lidar is in beta testing now.\nWe have about 15000 sq. mi. of QL2 lidar now\, and 15000 sq. mi. in preparation for acquisition.\nDCNR Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey will curate hydro and topo together.\n\nPreliminary Agenda\nMorning Sessions \n\nWater Data Initiative to Date\nTechnical Developments\nHydro Extraction Standard and Quality Control\nStreamlined Data Model\nFuture Functionality\nLidar data update/3DEP\nPolitical/Promotional Considerations\nPA Hydro Steering Team\nInitial Plan\n\nAfternoon Sessions \n\nCritique the Plan\nEnhance the Plan\n\nThere is no charge for the workshop. PaMAGIC will provide a working lunch. Technical briefings will start promptly at 10 AM\, so plan to arrive by 9:30 and meet your fellow participants. Hosted by PaMAGIC and the SPC Water Resource Center. \nRSVP to Eric Jespersen at ecj@epix.net.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/pamagics-fifth-annual-water-data-workshop/
LOCATION:Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Conference Facility\, 112 Washington Pl\, Two Chatham Center\, Suite 500\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181219T202648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185347Z
UID:4616-1550138400-1550250000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Final days to see Straw Forward Exhibit at Science Center
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: The Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant program will unveil its much anticipated Straw Forward™ Art Installation at Carnegie Science Center. \nStraw Forward demonstrates a community-wide collaborative effort to accelerate an important message about the global issue of plastic pollution–from a local perspective. The installation comprises more than 25\,000 plastic straws collected from 37 Pittsburgh-based restaurants\, nonprofits\, and businesses between June and October of this year. It also includes discarded plastic-based items pulled from the banks of the Allegheny River with Allegheny CleanWays\, yarn from Thread International that was upcycled from plastic bottles saved by citizens in developing countries\, and other repurposed materials from Construction Junction and the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse. \nThe concept\, design\, and construction of the installation was developed through a partnership with the creative team from Pittsburgh-based Shift Collaborative. \nWHEN: Tues.\, Jan. 15\, 2019 – Fri.\, Feb. 15\, 2019 \nWHERE: Carnegie Science Center\, One Allegheny Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15212 \nWHO: Carnegie Science Center and Sustainable Pittsburgh leaders\, local elected officials\, and numerous project partners will give remarks and unveil the sculpture. \nWHY: Single-use plastic straws represent one small component of the negative ecological impact of plastic pollution\, ranging from disposable items like take-out containers and water bottles\, to beach toys and commercial plastic waste (e.g. barrels\, fishing line/nets). Straws also represent a challenge in the waste stream as they cannot be recycled by traditional means. For plastics that aren’t responsibly disposed of or can’t be recycled\, they continually break up over time\, turning into tiny bits of microplastics\, clogging the bellies of marine life and possibly ending up in the food humans eat. \nSustainable Pittsburgh and Carnegie Science Center recognize the importance of keeping the needs of the disability rights community in conversations about the movement to decrease plastic waste\, as plastic straws and other single-use plastics improve the livability and access for people living with certain disabilities and medical conditions. Best Buddies Pennsylvania is a partner of the Straw Forward project.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/final-days-to-see-straw-forward-exhibit-at-science-center-2/
LOCATION:Carnegie Science Center\, 1 Allegheny Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20181219T202648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185801Z
UID:3027-1550138400-1550250000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Final days to see Straw Forward Exhibit at Science Center
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: The Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant program will unveil its much anticipated Straw Forward™ Art Installation at Carnegie Science Center. \nStraw Forward demonstrates a community-wide collaborative effort to accelerate an important message about the global issue of plastic pollution–from a local perspective. The installation comprises more than 25\,000 plastic straws collected from 37 Pittsburgh-based restaurants\, nonprofits\, and businesses between June and October of this year. It also includes discarded plastic-based items pulled from the banks of the Allegheny River with Allegheny CleanWays\, yarn from Thread International that was upcycled from plastic bottles saved by citizens in developing countries\, and other repurposed materials from Construction Junction and the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse. \nThe concept\, design\, and construction of the installation was developed through a partnership with the creative team from Pittsburgh-based Shift Collaborative. \nWHEN: Tues.\, Jan. 15\, 2019 – Fri.\, Feb. 15\, 2019 \nWHERE: Carnegie Science Center\, One Allegheny Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15212 \nWHO: Carnegie Science Center and Sustainable Pittsburgh leaders\, local elected officials\, and numerous project partners will give remarks and unveil the sculpture. \nWHY: Single-use plastic straws represent one small component of the negative ecological impact of plastic pollution\, ranging from disposable items like take-out containers and water bottles\, to beach toys and commercial plastic waste (e.g. barrels\, fishing line/nets). Straws also represent a challenge in the waste stream as they cannot be recycled by traditional means. For plastics that aren’t responsibly disposed of or can’t be recycled\, they continually break up over time\, turning into tiny bits of microplastics\, clogging the bellies of marine life and possibly ending up in the food humans eat. \nSustainable Pittsburgh and Carnegie Science Center recognize the importance of keeping the needs of the disability rights community in conversations about the movement to decrease plastic waste\, as plastic straws and other single-use plastics improve the livability and access for people living with certain disabilities and medical conditions. Best Buddies Pennsylvania is a partner of the Straw Forward project.
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/final-days-to-see-straw-forward-exhibit-at-science-center/
LOCATION:Carnegie Science Center\, 1 Allegheny Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190122T221958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185345Z
UID:4620-1550653200-1550664000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Practical Lessons in Winning Public Support for Infrastructure Project
DESCRIPTION:Let’s face it – winning public support for unfunded infrastructure mandates is difficult to do.  Public officials (both elected and unelected) constantly struggle to communicate the value of infrastructure investments in a way that builds broad-based support from constituents.  This session covers the best strategies for planning and successfully engaging the public on difficult-to-win topics like infrastructure investments\, tax increases\, and municipal compliance activities. \nSpeaker: Mark Heckmann\, Castle Shannon Council President
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/practical-lessons-in-winning-public-support-for-infrastructure-project-3/
LOCATION:Fisher Hall at Burrell Lake Park\, 209 Delberta Rd\, Lower Burrell\, PA|PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190122T221958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185800Z
UID:3031-1550653200-1550664000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Practical Lessons in Winning Public Support for Infrastructure Project
DESCRIPTION:Let’s face it – winning public support for unfunded infrastructure mandates is difficult to do.  Public officials (both elected and unelected) constantly struggle to communicate the value of infrastructure investments in a way that builds broad-based support from constituents.  This session covers the best strategies for planning and successfully engaging the public on difficult-to-win topics like infrastructure investments\, tax increases\, and municipal compliance activities. \nSpeaker: Mark Heckmann\, Castle Shannon Council President
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/practical-lessons-in-winning-public-support-for-infrastructure-project/
LOCATION:Fisher Hall at Burrell Lake Park\, 209 Delberta Rd\, Lower Burrell\, PA|PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190104T225853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185347Z
UID:4618-1550736000-1550761200@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:TRUE Zero Waste Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania Resources Council and its Zero Waste Pennsylvania team to learn how your business or institution can advance its solid waste and recycling goals with fiscally responsible strategies. This workshop will present TRUE\, a rigorous new standard which moves beyond others by focusing on how we operate our businesses\, factories and institutions. \nShare the Facebook event!
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/true-zero-waste-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens\, One Schenley Park\, PA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190104T225853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185801Z
UID:3029-1550736000-1550761200@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:TRUE Zero Waste Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania Resources Council and its Zero Waste Pennsylvania team to learn how your business or institution can advance its solid waste and recycling goals with fiscally responsible strategies. This workshop will present TRUE\, a rigorous new standard which moves beyond others by focusing on how we operate our businesses\, factories and institutions. \nShare the Facebook event!
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/true-zero-waste-symposium/
LOCATION:Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens\, One Schenley Park\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190122T222313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185345Z
UID:4621-1550739600-1550750400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Practical Lessons in Winning Public Support for Infrastructure Project
DESCRIPTION:Let’s face it – winning public support for unfunded infrastructure mandates is difficult to do.  Public officials (both elected and unelected) constantly struggle to communicate the value of infrastructure investments in a way that builds broad-based support from constituents.  This session covers the best strategies for planning and successfully engaging the public on difficult-to-win topics like infrastructure investments\, tax increases\, and municipal compliance activities. \nSpeaker: Mark Heckmann\, Castle Shannon Council President
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/practical-lessons-in-winning-public-support-for-infrastructure-project-4/
LOCATION:Findlay Township Activity Center\, 310 Main St\, Imperial\, PA|PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190122T222313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185800Z
UID:3032-1550739600-1550750400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Practical Lessons in Winning Public Support for Infrastructure Project
DESCRIPTION:Let’s face it – winning public support for unfunded infrastructure mandates is difficult to do.  Public officials (both elected and unelected) constantly struggle to communicate the value of infrastructure investments in a way that builds broad-based support from constituents.  This session covers the best strategies for planning and successfully engaging the public on difficult-to-win topics like infrastructure investments\, tax increases\, and municipal compliance activities. \nSpeaker: Mark Heckmann\, Castle Shannon Council President
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/practical-lessons-in-winning-public-support-for-infrastructure-project-2/
LOCATION:Findlay Township Activity Center\, 310 Main St\, Imperial\, PA|PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190224T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T135058
CREATED:20190212T030103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T185344Z
UID:4633-1551000600-1551024000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:2019 Pennsylvania Solar Congress
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Solar Congress is a conference that brings together solar supporters from across the state to learn and discuss the current state and future for solar energy in PA. The day will include a series of presentations about solar technology and policy topics as well as ways to get involved with growing solar in Pennsylvania. The day will conclude with a participatory open forum for all attendees to discuss the priorities and opportunities that solar supporters in Pennsylvania should focus on in the coming year.Whether you are a solar homeowner\, completely new to solar\, or somewhere in between – this event is for you!The Pennsylvania Solar Congress is a conference that brings together solar supporters from across the state to learn and discuss the current state and future for solar energy in PA. The day will include a series of presentations about solar technology and policy topics as well as ways to get involved with growing solar in Pennsylvania. The day will conclude with a participatory open forum for all attendees to discuss the priorities and opportunities that solar supporters in Pennsylvania should focus on in the coming year. Whether you are a solar homeowner\, completely new to solar\, or somewhere in between – this event is for you! \nRSVP here
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/2019-pennsylvania-solar-congress-2/
LOCATION:Community Forge\, 1256 Franklin Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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