Conclusion of the Netgreen Project

Conclusion of the Netgreen Project

Over the past year, we have been promoting the Netgreen program. After compiling results from two rounds of testing, we are excited to move forward with a fully developed design. Among improvements to the program, the most notable change is that we will be dropping...
Drink Fresh, Drink Local

Drink Fresh, Drink Local

Few things are better than free beer. It tastes delicious, is sure to draw a pack of interesting characters, and it’s a great way to try new flavors without the risk of buying a beer that you don’t love. The Carson Street Deli in Southside, Pittsburgh has...
Sustainable Food

Sustainable Food

The East End Food Co-op is Pittsburgh’s “only member-owned natural and organic food market,” as stated on their GreenerPittsburgh page. We wanted to find out how the store ensures that their food is natural and organic. It turns out that the Co-op...
Have you tried shrub yet?

Have you tried shrub yet?

The newest Netgreen member, Strip District-based Caffe d’Amore is hosting the first Pittsburgh Shrubdown. But what is shrub? Shrub is a Colonial-era method for fruit preservation. Local artisanal shrub makers are combining fruit, vinegar, and sugar to create a...
Earth Day

Earth Day

The old adage my mother says every April 22nd is that “Every Day is Earth Day.” While that might be true, it is helpful to establish time each year to reflect on the Mother of All Mothers: The Earth. This year, DECO will celebrate by volunteering at...