Pitt Peregrine Falcon Nest Cam courtesy of the National Aviary. To learn more about the latest news and the history of the cam, please visit the National Aviary’s web.
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Resources help bring sustainability to life. For instance, tools can be used to calculate your own personal carbon footprint. Videos can show you what it’s like to be green and the falcon cam can help to remind you of one of the reasons we care—nature!
Orientation Video for New Staff & Faculty
3.5 minute summary of how you can help PItt's campus be more sustainable.
2018 Pitt Sustainability Plan Video
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher introduces the 2018 Pitt Sustainability Plan.
Pitt Student Office of Sustainability
Learn more about Pitt's very active Student Office of Sustainability (SOOS)!
Sustainability Now: Pittsburgh’s Energy Future - Teresea Leatherow
How we should look at energy sustainability as a benefit, not an expense?
Pitt Staff Green Guide
Find out more about what you can do to help Pitt become a more sustainable place.
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Pitt Student Green Guide
Access Pitt's Student Green Guide to find out how you can reduce your environmental impact and get involved on campus.
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Recycling at Pitt
Started in 1990, the University of Pittsburgh's recycling program continues in spite of global recycling market challenges. .
Can I Recycle It?
Can I Recycle It?
Undergraduate Student Academic Sustainability Opportunities
Info for undergrads on how to apply sustainability interests in academia, service, advocacy, and more!
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Pitt Dining
The vision for Pitt Dining by Sodexo is to "build food systems that support a healthy body and healthy planet, strengthen local communities, and minimize waste." The Pitt Sustainability Plan serves as a roadmap for our sustainability efforts in Dining Services and builds on our longstanding commitment to students, the University, and the community.
Eat healthy on campus
Eat healthy on campus
Coffee Options in Pitt Offices
Thinking about how to make your office’s coffee habits more sustainable? We’ve got lots of options in place to help!
Coffee Pots, Pods, & Composting!
Coffee Pots, Pods, & Composting!
Biking at Pitt
Bike riding is a pollution-free method of transportation. Opting to ride your bike instead of taking the bus or driving is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, not to mention the positive health benefits! Check out the Biking Resources page for campus and city-wide maps, amenities, trails, and more.
Biking Resources
Biking Resources
Commuting Alternatives
Transportation is among the largest sources of carbon emissions in the United States. For this reason, the mode of transit we use to navigate campus daily has major implications for our environment. Check out some of the resources below to find out how you can make your commute to work or school greener!
Discover Your Greener Commute
Discover Your Greener Commute
Pitt Housing
With nearly half of all undergraduate students living on campus, Pitt Housing's sustainability initiatives have widespread impacts and serve to decrease the University’s footprint while creating strong community. Learn more!
PittServes
In Pitt's Office of Student Affairs, PittServes aims to enhance personal growth and development by providing meaningful opportunities for service and reflection, complementing classroom learning and laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to service. Get Involved Today!
