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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 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.
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.