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Recycling, Compost & Zero Waste
At Pitt, we’re keeping more materials out of landfills. In fiscal year 2024, we diverted 49% of materials to recycling or reuse. While the University doesn’t have a formal zero waste goal, more of our campus community is adopting a zero waste mindset.
Green Up Your Space
Discover simple ways to make your space more sustainable, on campus or at home. Earning a Pitt Green designation is easy, and you’ll join our growing community.
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Prioritizing Plants: 5 Delicious Plant-Forward Dining Options at Pitt
Plant-forward options are easy to find at Pitt’s dining locations, and choosing them is a simple way to enjoy a filling meal while lowering your environmental footprint.
Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation’s 2025-26 Annual Report
The Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation is Pitt’s university-wide sustainability center advancing research, education, and engagement, and its 2025-26 annual report shows the impact, including $19.7 million in follow-on funding from seed grants and 11,334 attendees at sustainability presentations, tours, and events.
2026 Pitt Sustainability Literacy & Culture Survey Results & Takeaways
The Pitt Sustainability Literacy & Culture Survey, administered every three years by the Office of Sustainability measures respondents’ understanding of core sustainability concepts and their views on Pitt’s emerging sustainability culture