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Pitt Athletics Joins Green Sports Alliance

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics has become an official member of Green Sports Alliance (GSA), as announced by Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. Pitt is now officially a member of the Green Sports Alliance! GSA is…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-athletics-joins-green-sports-alliance/
Pitt Joins U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership

In February 2019, the University of Pittsburgh joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Green Power Partnership. The program aims to increase the use of green power among organizations in the United States as a way to reduce the environmental…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-joins-u-s-epas-green-power-partnership/
MCSI 2019 Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity

The Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation is looking for Pitt undergraduate students to do research in sustainability for Summer 2019! If you are interested in going beyond the classroom curriculum, developing your own ideas, and working independently on…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/mcsi-2019-undergraduate-summer-research-opportunity-2/
Pitt Green Offices with 2019 Designations

Thank you to all the offices at the University of Pittsburgh who are working together to create a thriving culture of sustainability! Congratulations to our first Pitt Green Offices! If you do not see your office listed below…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-green-offices-with-2019-designations/
University of Pittsburgh Receives Accolades From EPA For Food Recovery Achievements

The U.S. EPA gave Pitt an award for our 2018 food recovery and diversion achievements! Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Pitt for its food recovery achievements with an EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Food Recovery Award in…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/epa-accolades-food-recovery/
Pitt Dining Halls Rank Gold in Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant Assessment

Both Market Central and the Perch at Sutherland earned their designations as Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants by demonstrating a commitment to take economic, environmental, and social actions that benefit the region. The Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant assessment consists of 149…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-dining-halls-rank-gold-in-sustainable-pittsburgh-restaurant-assessment/
University of Pittsburgh to Purchase Local Hydropower

Allegheny River hydroelectric plant will supply 25% of campus electricity needs, and advance renewable energy and emissions reduction goals. The University of Pittsburgh’s first major commitment to renewable energy will utilize the Allegheny River as the source of…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/university-of-pittsburgh-to-purchase-local-hydropower/
2019 Faculty Awardees of the John C. Mascaro Fellowships

Get introduced to the 2019 Mascaro Faculty Fellows, Scholars, and Lecturers in Sustainability who represent the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability and departments across the University. Pitt’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (MCSI) annually awards the John C. Mascaro Faculty Program in…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/2019-faculty-awardees-of-the-john-c-mascaro-fellowships/
Discounts & Resources from Post-Landfill Action Network

Pitt is a member of the Post-Landfill Action Network, which means you (and anyone with a pitt.edu email address) have access to free resources and discounts Pitt is a member of the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN).  This means you (and anyone…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/discounts-resources-from-post-landfill-action-network/
Pitt Named Bronze Bicycle Friendly University for First Time

For the first time, the University of Pittsburgh has been honored by The League of American Bicyclists with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) award in recognition of the institution’s achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling…

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-named-bronze-bicycle-friendly-university-for-first-time/