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Pitt Commits to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

The University of Pittsburgh has committed to becoming carbon neutral on its Pittsburgh campus by 2037, its 250th anniversary. Through partnerships, efficiencies, renewable sources, and more, we will build on the success of our Sustainability Plan and existing…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-commits-carbon-neutrality/
Report – Flooding in Southwestern Pennsylvania: Knowledge Gaps and Approaches

Report on Flooding in Southwestern Pennsylvania: Knowledge Gaps and Approaches from Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory, released February 2020. As Southwestern Pennsylvania continues to evolve from its industrial past to become a national leader in innovation and sustainability, it has…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/report-flooding-in-southwestern-pennsylvania-knowledge-gaps-and-approaches/
Pitt Sustainability Dashboard Launched!

The Pitt Sustainability Dashboard provides an interactive view of progress on certain Pitt Sustainability Plan goals, including greenhouse gas emissions, compostables, food recovery, and Real Food Challenge achievements! To provide an interactive view of progress on certain Pitt Sustainability…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-sustainability-dashboard-launched/
Hydroponics Club Grows Food For Those In Need, Teaches Methods to Local Kids

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-enriched water. “It’s the farming of the future,” said Pitt Hydroponics club president Luke Persin. Among the advantages is that plants grow faster and produce better yields, without the need…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/hydroponics-club-grows-food-for-those-in-need-teaches-methods-to-local-kids/
Sustainable Building and Renovation Advancements

Pitt’s sustainability goals for our built and natural environment are creating beautiful, healthy, collaborative, and high performing places across campus. In reviewing comprehensive Campus Master Plan and Institutional Master Plan documents, it may be difficult to quickly identify how the 61 goals…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/sustainable-building-and-renovation-advancements/
Pitt’s Sustainable Development Goals Activities

What is the University of Pittsburgh doing related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Quite a bit, as we’ve begun to highlight herein. In 2015, all United Nations member states adopted The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, “a shared…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-sustainable-development-goals/
Academic Course Sustainability Attribute Codes

Curious which courses address sustainability? Two new attribute codes in the course catalog will help! We’re excited to announce that starting for Spring 2019 courses, there are now 2 attribute codes to help students identify the level of…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/course-attribute-sustainability/
Pitt Pantry – From Research to a Real Need

The Pitt Pantry is dedicated to ensuring that all students have regular access to a balanced and nutritious diet by hosting regular shopping hours to obtain food and services. It is completely volunteer-run and operates on charitable donations….

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-pantry-from-research-to-a-real-need/
Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) 2019 Supportive Staff Member Award Celebrates Erika Ninos

Pitt Sustainability staff affiliate Erika Ninos received the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) 2019 Supportive Staff Member Award. Student Affairs staff member Erika Ninos, sustainability program coordinator in the Office of PittServes, has received the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) Supportive…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/post-landfill-action-network-plan-2019-supportive-staff-member-award-celebrates-erika-ninos/
Center for Sustainable Business Launches

The University of Pittsburgh announced launched a new Center for Sustainable Business in October 2019, which will engage leading global and regional companies to integrate environmental and societal concerns into their business models.  The University of Pittsburgh launched…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/center-for-sustainable-business-launches/