Sustainable Pittsburgh

Free Recycling Educational Webinar
2021-04-14 18:30 - 19:00, 2021-04-20 18:30 - 19:00, 2021-05-03 18:30 - 19:00, 2021-05-10 18:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Presented by: Pennsylvania Resources Council
In conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh’s blue recycling bin distribution program, residents can learn to RECYCLE RIGHT by taking part in a free online workshop.

ReImagine Jobs Spotlight: Sustainable Construction
2021-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
This event will focus on local initiatives and opportunities in the sustainable construction sector. Hear from experts in the field about projects happening locally and network about ways to build a career in sustainable construction.

11th Annual Sustainability Conference: Building and Planning for a Healthy and Equitable Future
2021-05-06 16:30 - 2021-05-07 12:30 | Virtual

Urban Food Production Virtual Symposium
2021-05-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been affected tremendously. With this, people are beginning to look for innovative solutions that will allow them to bounce back. Urban agriculture has grown rapidly in popularity and is quickly being understood as a resilient solution to COVID19. Urban agriculture helps support strong local economies and brings communities back together again, two things that are vital in COVID19 recovery. Not only will urban agriculture be an effective solution with COVID19, but it also provides many other benefits.
When you think of urban agriculture you probably think about urban space for food production, especially for fruits and vegetables. But, there are other viable types of production that you can get involved in, including microgreens, mushrooms, and edible insects! As well, urban agriculture has more capabilities than food production! It supports local economies, creates jobs, improves food access, and provides ecosystem services.
On May 11th, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is hosting the Urban Food Production Virtual Symposium. The agenda will provide managers, researchers, and urban planners with an understanding of this burgeoning industry and tools to adopt these practices. GRHC brings together early adopters and pioneers so we can understand their successes and losses.

Hidden Burdens: Using Mapping to Advance PA’s Environmental Justice
2021-05-14 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual
Provided by: GreenGov and PSSI
Peter Buck, Nyla Holland, and Nebraska Hernandez will review their new mapping tool that allows researchers and governments to examine by census tract environmental and health factors in Pennsylvania connected to questions of environmental justice. They will show how the tool can be used to drive future policy conversations to address disproportionate environmental burdens endured by communities of color and low-income communities.

Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit: A Leadership Symposium
2021-05-17 11:00 - 2021-05-20 17:00 | Virtual
Provided by: US Department of Energy Better Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy’s next Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will take place May 17-20, 2021. This virtual, no-cost event will feature engaging and interactive sessions, as well as opportunities for attendees to network with their fellow industry peers and experts.

Minority and Women Owned Business Construction Information Update
2021-05-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The Buccini/Pollin Group is hosting an MWBE construction information session for diverse businesses that have expressed an interest in participating in the Lower Hill Redevelopment project(s) to learn more about current and future opportunities.

PJ Dick - FNB Financial Tower - Bid Information Session
2021-05-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
PJ Dick will host an information session for interested bidders on various bid packages for the FNB Financial Tower (Pittsburgh, PA) project. Reference June release packages at https://www.lowerhillredevelopment.com/construction-bidding.html for more information.

Summer Institute for Climate Change Education: A Regrounding in Truth
2021-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join us for a virtual conference on climate change education with educators from across the country! Gain the skills, tools, and resources to teach climate change in all subject areas.

Virtual Biophilia: Pittsburgh June Meeting – Stay Black, Stay Green
2021-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This talk will further explore the relationship between Black people and the environment. Recognizing that systemic racism has created inequitable barriers in access to the full suite of benefits of connecting with nature, from recreational to professional, and everything in between, how the Black Environmental Collective will assist in re-routing the sustainability sector back to the Environmental Justice movement, where marginalized voices and experiences dictate success. This talk will introduce the Collective to attendees, discuss vision and plans for the future of the network, and share how community members can support the initiative.

Sustainable Business Breakfast
2021-06-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St
It’s easy to say we are going to commit to being a sustainable business, but what does it take to put this commitment into action? This year, Pittsburgh’s top leaders in corporate and community sustainability will discuss what it takes to implement sustainable practices and how to connect to global sustainability goals. Local business leaders will talk about ways, both large and small, that they are transforming their companies and communities into shining examples of sustainability — and ways in which they hope to improve.

The 2021 Sustainability Business Breakfast will take place during #WorldEnvironmentalWeek at the Fairmont Pittsburgh Downtown and will feature a panel of innovators discussing the current climate of green industries in Pittsburgh. Space is limited so book your ticket now!

First Friday: Discussion on Regional Infrastructure & Economic Development Investment
2021-06-04 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual
Presented by: The Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the Allegheny Conference, is proud to announce its next 2021 First Friday speakers for a conversation about regional infrastructure and economic development investment. Washington County Commissioner Diana Irey Vaughan, Butler County Commissioner Leslie Osche and Indiana County Commissioner Sherene Hess will discuss the current state of play and what is needed to improve regional connectivity and economic development investment.
