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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
Pitt Greenhouse Gas Inventory for Fiscal Year 2025
The University of Pittsburgh’s 11th annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows a 38.8% drop in emissions since 2008, in part due to a 75% decrease in emissions from electricity since 2008.
New Sustainability Dashboards for Renewable Electricity and Materials
New interactive Pitt Sustainability Dashboards support the Pitt Sustainability Plan goal to “Increase transparency between Pitt and our community for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and change empowerment.”
Sustainability in Healthcare Challenge Accepting Submissions
Submit your sustainable healthcare proposal by August 7 to compete for $125,000 in awards.