Pitt Green Spotlight: Marc Coutanche (February 2025)
The Pitt Green Spotlight is a monthly series highlighting people advancing sustainability, including Pitt Green Ambassadors and Pitt’s Green Offices & Labs!
Expanding Sustainability and Climate Action in 2024 – Pitt Progress
Pitt’s sustainability journey continues to grow, reflecting the priorities outlined in the Pitt Sustainability Plan and the 2022 Pitt Climate Action Plan. In 2024, the University advanced sustainability and climate action across more infrastructure, divisions, departments, and offices—while strengthening collaborations with individual, institutional, and external partners.
Styrofoam Recycling Pilot Launched in 3 Pitt Buildings
In the United States, over 80 thousand tons of Expanded polystyrene (EPS), or Styrofoam™, are consumed on an annual basis, of which less than 5,000 tons are recycled.
Pitt Honored for Advancing Sustainability with Fayette County
The Appalachian Bridges to the future project earned a national Climate Luminary Honor for its work fostering economic developing and fighting brain drain in the region.
Just an hour’s drive from Pittsburgh, Fayette County is home to some of Pennsylvania’s most scenic areas, including Ohiopyle State Park, the Laurel Highlands and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater.
Summer Sustainability Research Opportunities for 2025
Interested in sustainability? Want to do research?
2025 Pitt Sustainability Award Nominations Are Open
Do you or someone you know embody the spirit of a sustainability at the University of Pittsburgh?
Celebrate sustainability leadership at Pitt! Since 2015, the University of Pittsburgh has recognized faculty, staff, students, and groups for their outstanding contributions to campus sustainability.
Pitt Green Spotlight: Rob de Cortie (December 2024)
The Pitt Green Spotlight is a monthly series highlighting people advancing sustainability, including Pitt Green Ambassadors and Pitt’s Green Offices & Labs!
Pitt’s Pollinator Gardens
The University of Pittsburgh’s six pollinator gardens support local pollinators, increase biodiversity, and support better air quality and water runoff management.
What is a pollinator garden? Check out this infographic!
Sustainable Healthcare Challenge 2024 Winners
As part of the University’s of Pittsburgh’s first observance of One Health Day, the Schools of Health Sciences awarded financial awards student sustainability research and for the Sustainable Healthcare Challenge, focused on promoting environmental, economic, and social sustainability in healthcare.
6 Pitt Locations Gains EVAL Certified Worksite Designations for Sustainable Transportation
The University of Pittsburgh is proud to have added 6 Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) certified worksites!
Backed by the U.S. Department of Energy, Pitt’s EVAL certifications recognizes the University as a workplace that promotes sustainable transportation, offers electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and encourages carpooling, biking, and public transit for employees.
MCSI 2025 Grant Opportunities Open for Faculty & Student Groups
The Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (MCSI)’s 2025 grant applications are open! Each program aims to help faculty and students engage in sustainability research, education, and outreach.
Pitt Green Spotlight: Ashley Marie Steffy (November 2024)
The Pitt Green Spotlight is a monthly series highlighting people advancing sustainability, including Pitt Green Ambassadors and Pitt’s Green Offices & Labs!
Pitt Center for Sustainable Business Celebrates 5 Years
The University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) marks five years of dedicated work in advancing sustainable practices within the business community this year. Established in October 2019, the CSB has focused on equipping businesses with strategies that address environmental, societal, technological, and economic challenges while creating value for all stakeholders.
Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer Energy Efficiency Rebate
Do you have an ultra-low temperature freezer (ULT) in your lab from 2018 or older? Are you located in a Pitt-owned building?
If you are a double “Yes!,” you could reduce your lab’s energy usage up to 80% by upgrading your ULT freezer to a much more efficient ENERGY STAR ULT freezer — with a 30% rebate from the University of Pittsburgh!
Pitt Achieves Organic Land Care Goal
As outlined in the Pitt Sustainability Plan, Pitt aimed to manage at least 75% of its landscaped areas in accordance with the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) Standards for Organic Land Care by 2024—a goal already being met through the efforts of our Facilities Management team.