The University of Pittsburgh is committed to environmental stewardship through sustainable purchasing, conservation, and construction designed to conserve natural resources and preserve the environment. By increasing the purchase of products with a reduced or minimal environmental impact, we help reduce the quantity and environmental impact of materials entering and exiting the University. Visit this page for more information about the University’s sustainability intiatives for purchasing.
As part of the University’s commitment to increasing spending with local and diverse suppliers as well as those who offer sustainable purchasing, we are shining a light on a variety of suppliers as we continue the Supplier Spotlight series.
In recognition of Earth Month, we are featuring Polycarbin, founded by two former University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine students, Noah Pyles and James O’Brien. Polycarbin is a company that provides low-carbon lab products, remanufactured from plastics that are sourced in its lab recycling operations leading to a sustainable supply chain, cost savings, and a reduced carbon footprint.
Visit this page to read the full supplier spotlight for Polycarbin.