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March 11, 2020 - 11:07am
Trees, for You, for Free
Tree Pittsburgh will host tree giveaways throughout the month of May in various locations around Pittsburgh.
March 4, 2020 - 12:56pm
Faculty, Staff Commitments Contribute to Carbon Reductions
The University is aiming for a new goal: becoming carbon neutral by 2037. Here are ways employees can contribute to this initiative while at work and reduce their carbon footprint at home.
March 4, 2020 - 12:50pm
Clean and Swap Event Supports Sustainability, Recyclemania
Bring unwanted electronics, paper products, furniture or other office supplies to the O’Hara Student Center for a clean and swap event, part of Pitt’s participation in Recyclemania and dedication to sustainability.
January 22, 2020 - 10:57am
Recycling Program Creates a New Life for Textiles
When you think of recycling, you may think primarily of glass, metals and paper, but a new sustainability initiative will offer the Pitt community a way to keep textiles—including clothing and accessories—out of the landfill.
January 8, 2020 - 11:19am
Samantha Ford Joins Office of Sustainability as Project Coordinator
Samantha Ford joins the Office of Sustainability as sustainability projects coordinator. This new position expands the University...
November 20, 2019 - 10:43am
At Pitt, It Can Be Easy Being Green
The deadline for organizations or departments to submit paperwork to the Office of Sustainability to be certified as green is quickly approaching—find out how easy it can be for your group to be green.
July 10, 2019 - 8:45am
Additional Composting Locations Coming in August
Look for more composting locations around campus starting at the end of August. Spots include the William Pitt Union, Swanson School of Engineering’s Benedum Hall, Posvar Hall and Forbes Tower.
July 10, 2019 - 8:44am
Making Your Office's Coffee Habits Sustainable
Thinking about how to make your office’s coffee habits more sustainable? Pitt Sustainability has three options available help.
May 15, 2019 - 9:40am
Farmers Market Brings Local Produce and Goods to Campus
The Pitt Farmers Market returns to the William Pitt Union driveway every other week with fresh produce and goods from local vendors.
February 27, 2019 - 8:56am
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Boost Pitt’s Recyclemania Results
For the 11th consecutive year, the University’s Pittsburgh campus is participating in Recyclemania. Faculty and staff can help Pitt’s efforts to “outrecycle” the competition by clearing out paper, electronic devices, batteries, toner and other recyclables during the March 11-14 spring break workweek.