Balancing equity, environment, & economics so current and future generations can thrive.
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
How the University Keeps Tons of E-waste From Landfills Each Year
Pitt Surplus diverted more than 31 tons of e-waste from landfills in FY2026, and here's how the University keeps old electronics out of the trash and on track toward its 2030 sustainability goals.
Scaife Hall is Pitt’s 20th LEED-Certified Building Since 2005
The U.S. Green Building Council honored the Alan Magee Scaife Hall West Wing addition and renovation with LEED Gold certification, the second-highest rank in the green building rating system.
Pollinator Month 2026
Every June, the University of Pittsburgh celebrates the pollinators that keep our ecosystems, food systems, and communities thriving.