Sustainable Pittsburgh is pleased to announce it is recipient of two prestigious awards: the 2015 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Award and the 2015 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. The awards recognize SP’s Regional […]
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SWPA communities invited to apply to host a cash mob to support their sustainable businesses. Deadline to apply: April 10!
Communities are invited to apply to host a cash mob, for which Sustainable Pittsburgh provides logistical and promotional support to draw attention and customers to business districts and sustainable small […]
Introduction to Sustainable Development
by Sustainable Pittsburgh The most widespread, common meaning for the terms “sustainability” and “sustainable development” come from the Brundtland Commission Report from the United Nations. According to this report, sustainable […]
Pittsburgh's H2Opportunity--An Assessment of Southwestern Pennsylvania's Water Sector
On January 13, 2011, the Pittsburgh World Environment Day Partnership, of which Sustainable Pittsburgh is facilitator, released the Pittsburgh region’s first economic analysis of the water industry sector. Completed at […]
Southwestern Pennsylvania Blighted and Abandoned Solutions Project
This report substantiates that addressing blight and abandonment offers the chance to build assets in a community and deliver economic, environmental, and social equity benefits for both the community and […]
Inclusion in the Workforce: Positioning the Region to Prosper and Compete
The stark racial disparities that characterize Greater Pittsburgh’s labor market weaken the regional economy and levy — much like an onerous tax — high costs on the entire community. Building […]