Apr 22, 2008 7:39 pm US/Eastern
Pittsburgh Institutions Take Lead In Going Green
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ―
Nearly 40 years ago, a senator from Wisconsin called for Earth Day.
Now, there are more calls for Americans to "go green," and some Pittsburgh institutions are following suit.
Phipps Conservatory wrote the book on "going green," so to speak with "The Green Journal." Available in bookstores, it's a datebook filled with tips on being more environmentally-conscious.
"That's what the book is designed to do is to give people some ideas of real simple things that they can do to be a little greener in their lifestyle and also some things that are a little more difficult," Phipps Executive Director Richard Piacentini said.
The list includes plugging plasma Tvs into power strips rather than just shutting them off, saving about $180 a year. Mulching around the bases of plants to keep their roots moist and supporting local farmers rather than buying from out-of-state also are ways to go green.
Meanwhile, the region's dominant grocer, Giant Eagle, says it's been undertaking efforts such as more natural lighting in its stores, planting rooftop gardens and encouraging customers to put their old plastic bags in recycling receptacles.
And green isn't limited to the grass at PNC Park. The Pirates are installing more recycling containers under a new "Let's Go Bucs, Let's Go Green" program.
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