Sustainable Connectivity
Please register for free on our Eventbrite page. Connecting People & Communities This month, we are teaming up with Meta Mesh Wireless Communities to explore how free public networking over WiFi can help connect people and improve the sustainability and resiliency of our neighborhoods. This workshop will introduce you to technology like routers, antennas, and solar power backup...
Make it Rain!
Join us Saturday, April 16 from 2-5 pm at the Work Hard office at 744 E Warrington Ave in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood to learn how stormwater management can help you save money while improving the environment. This event is fun for the whole family. We will have educational activities for children and resources for property...
Sustainability Carnaval
Join us on Tuesday, February 9th for our first Sustainability Caranaval. What is Carnaval? Carnaval is the Brazilian celebration of Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. It is a community-wide celebration with bright colors, music, and food. We have partnered with Farm Truck Foods and Simpatico Espresso to bring this exciting festival to you! Every Tuesday...
2015 In Review
As 2015 draws to a close, the team at DECO Resources would like to take some time to reflect on some of the things we accomplished this year, thank those who have helped us, and provide a glimpse into the next year. Our team worked on a wide variety of projects with our partners and clients...
Ed-Tech Mission to Mars
A large part of our mission at DECO is to foster interest and promote education in science and technical fields. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are core subject areas that can lead to exciting and productive careers. With the addition of art, the acronym STEAM is used to describe a powerful educational platform that encourages creativity...
Sustainable Grounds
Today we are honoring our nations veterans for their service and sacrifice. A single day of reflection stands as a mere starting point in celebrating the brave heroes of the armed services. We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new program that will provide new opportunities and green jobs for local veterans throughout...
River Town Rain Barrel Initiative
Western Pennsylvania is no stranger to rain. According to US Climate Data, our region receives an average of nearly 35 inches of rain every year. Historically, the way our cities dealt with rain water was to simply move it downstream. Not only does this have a negative impact on water quality and potentially devastating consequences for...
Umbrella Cafe
Growing a small business is hard. Will you be able to keep up with demand? Will your cash flow meet your needs? Even basic requirements, like finding an affordable space, can make or break a company. Three local food-based businesses were facing these challenges and discovered a sustainable solution together. Coworking in the Kitchen The...
PWSA Green Infrastructure Video Series
What is green infrastructure and how might it benefit you? DECO Resources will demonstrate an answer to this question through a short video series following a bicycle tour to highlight some of the regions best examples of stormwater management practices. The Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority announced DECO as one of 17 projects to be funded in their...
The Future of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a city with a distinctive and impressive history. Any Pittsburgh’er can recite a list of accomplishments that frequently lands our city on many top ten lists. But where will Pittsburgh be in ten years, fifty years, or two-hundred years from now? We see a new Pittsburgh; a city that is ready to lead...
Clearing the Air
In order to better understand what local residents hold important regarding the region’s environment, the Pittsburgh Regional Environmental Survey was conducted in October of 2013 . The survey was funded and completed by Pittsburgh Today and the University Center for Social & Urban Research at the University of Pittsburgh. The majority of people were concerned about...
Green Material Guide
Since 2013, we have been providing sustainability consulting on design and engineering for construction and operations. This means that we often help our clients identify and select materials for their projects that fit the budget, are sourced equitably, and have a minimal impact on the environment. However, it can be a challenge to find building materials that...