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Already in process, the transformation of Pitt’s mid-campus will offer new pedestrian pathways, sustainably landscaped outdoor spaces, increased stormwater management, & more! You might have been following the planning for the new mid-campus Recreation & Wellness Center, but did…

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Pitt alumni who have made positive sustainability advances around the world. Pitt annually celebrates Black History Month by offering enriching conversations, presentations and showcases that elevate the histories, contributions, and perspectives…

The University of Thriftsburgh is Pitt’s student-run, on-campus thrift store located in the O’Hara Student Center (Room 111) at 4024 O’Hara St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Student Office of Sustainability is founded as an active contributor and voice in fostering awareness of sustainability throughout the Pitt community. The University of Pittsburgh is a Founding Property Partner of the Pittsburgh 2030…

The University of Pittsburgh commits to becoming carbon neutral by 2037. Pitt launches textile recycling for its Pittsburgh campus.

Chancellor Gallagher creates the University of Pittsburgh’s first centralized “University Sustainability Committee” created to establish cross-functional representation across faculty, staff, and students across the University.

First “Pitt Sustainability Plan” is unveiled. Office of Sustainability is founded and University’s first Director of Sustainability is hired to oversee Plan implementation. Pitt achieved AASHE STARS Silver, Bike Friendly University Bronze, and became an EPA Green Power…

Learn about Campus Race to Zero Waste 2022 events and programming from now through mid-March! What is Campus Race to Zero Waste? Join us for the University of Pittsburgh’s Campus Zero Waste (CRZW) 2022. Zero waste programming will…

Pitt adds 4 micro-farms to dining halls & campus cafes, growing herbs, micro-greens, flowers, & more to provide ultra-local food to campus. Pitt Eats closed out the Fall 2021 semester with the largest installation of micro-farming units on any…

The University of Pittsburgh is very proud to have an AASHE STARS Gold rating for both 2021 and 2024. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (AASHE STARS) is…