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What Happened to Our Glass Recycling?

We’ll break it down to 3 (nuanced) reasons, because like your pre Kondo-Marie closet, it’s all a bit cluttered.

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What Happened to Pittsburgh's Glass Recycling?

February 13th, 2019

On January 1st, 2019, Pittsburgh area recycling bins were rocked by a tremendous scandal. As they waited patiently for curbside pick-up, they were struck by the uncanny notion that something was missing. As of January 1st, that something was glass. Many residents in the greater Pittsb[...]

Tami Dixon and the Art of Storytelling

January 18th, 2019

For Tami Dixon, the world is her theatre. As the Principal Creative and Co-Founder of Bricolage Production Company in Pittsburgh, she’s brought countless stories of quirk to Pittsburgh audiences, in addition to acting, writing, and directing virtually any sort of interactive experience. We discuss h[...]

Pennsylvania's Parks Are Recharging...Themselves

December 11th, 2018

Nationwide, cities have become the rock stars of climate change. With few exceptions, America’s largest metropolises have set the most progressive standards for carbon reduction, including aggressive renewable energy targets, mandatory building benchmarking, and clean energy tax credits. But amo[...]

6 Immediate Steps To Take Control of Your Climate Footprint

December 4th, 2018

The past week has not been a kind one for the environment, nor for those who care to read about it. Three monumental reports from the US Government, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and a team of independent researchers ripped through news feeds, with dire headlines like ‘UN S[...]

I Can't Think When It Rains

November 27th, 2018

One month ago, every community in Pittsburgh experienced a life-altering trauma. For some, the Tree of Life shooting directly touched their family. For others, the events triggered the memory of an equally horrifying experience. But much like the attacks on the World Trade Center, every one of [...]