Zero Waste Working Group

The Zero Waste Working Group is tasked by Student Government Board with developing a proposal to phase out single-use plastic water bottles over three years as part of a joint effort by Student Government Board, the Student Office of Sustainability, and various University departments.
 

Members

  • CO-CHAIR: Nick Goodfellow, Sustainability Manager, Business, Hospitality, & Auxiliary Services
  • CO-CHAIR: Rachel Garcia, Student Managing Director, Student Office of Sustainability
  • Emily Potoczny, Sustainability Engagement Manager, Office of Sustainability
  • Mare McGrory, SGB Liaison, Student Office of Sustainability
  • Megan Lange, Environment Programs Manager, Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory
  • Will Mitchell, Director of Facilities Services, Department of Facilities Management
  • Ernest Robinson, Senior Manager of Custodial Services, Department of Facilities Management
  • Laura Jellum, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Finance & Operations
  • Annie Shvach, Sustainability Manager, Planning, Design, & Construction
  • Emmy Ray, Director of Sustainability, Pitt Eats by Chartwells
  • Rose Basso, Director, Dining Services
  • Dustin Gray, Executive Associate Athletic Director for Administration, Athletics
  • Lucy Buscaglia, Sustainability Intern, Athletics
  • Keith Duval, Associate Director of Environmental Programs, Environmental Health & Safety