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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.
News
Sustainability in Healthcare Challenge Accepting Submissions
Submit your sustainable healthcare proposal by August 7 to compete for $125,000 in awards.
Pitt Reaches 100 Total EV Charging Ports on the Pittsburgh Campus
Pitt hits 100 EV charging ports on the Pittsburgh campus, nearly halfway to its 2030 sustainability goal of 50 new plugs.
FY 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report
The fifth annual Consolidated Endowment Fund Environmental, Social and Governance Report was released by the University of Pittsburgh’s Investment Office in May 2026.