Where to recycle those campaign signs in Pittsburgh
Here are three locations for recycling those ubiquitous campaign signs.
05 Nov 2020
Ecotone Renewables, founded by local college students, turns food waste into fertilizer
Over seven days, the system turns 385 pounds of food waste into 50 gallons of fertilizer for use in Swissvale's community garden and public works projects.
02 Nov 2020
How do you advocate for climate change? Ask Fred Kraybill, the Climate Hawk
Lessons learned from a climate activist, including what to do that will affect the most change.
02 Nov 2020
Renovated Wightman Park in Squirrel Hill reopens as ‘a model for all the parks in Pittsburgh’
After four years of work, Wightman Park in Squirrel Hill has reopened to the public. What was once an under-utilized two-acre ball field now features an inclusive playground and a host of new amenities.
29 Oct 2020
Western PA Conservancy restores North Side trail with hundreds of native trees. And more tree news
Trees are a public asset that increase in value over time. They help clean the air, control stormwater and improve property values.
29 Oct 2020
The Zero Waste Wrangler is leading the composting charge in Pittsburgh
“It was a way to harness the power of nature.”
26 Oct 2020
From sustainable fishing to maternal health, the Heinz Awards recognize those solving big problems. This year, women won big
The Heinz Awards recognize individuals who are finding creative ways to solve critical problems in the U.S. and abroad.
13 Oct 2020
Pittsburgh Food Policy Council working to create a regional food economy that benefits all
It's a community-driven assessment and strategy for improving how we grow, distribute and dispose of food in Allegheny County.
12 Oct 2020
Pittsburgh is getting new bike-friendly streets called Neighborways
Neighborways are designed as vital connections in a citywide bike network. They're also designed to calm vehicular traffic.
06 Oct 2020
How green are Pittsburgh’s largest buildings? See the list here
Just as the city is trying to cope with the weather changes from climate change, it’s also trying to reduce the fossil fuel use that is causing it.
29 Sep 2020