Green Initiatives

What have we accomplished in recent years?

Achieved “GOLD” status through Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification Program.
Placed third in small municipality category 2016-2017 Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplace Challenge
Placed first in medium municipality category 2017-2018 Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplace Challenge
Received Recognition Award for Community Engagement – Sustainable Pittsburgh 2018.
Implemented signed resolution and program for Tobacco Free Parks and playground as Tobacco-Free Zones – added signage to all parks.
Received Tree City Recognition Award and implanted tree City resolution 2020
Key Sustainability staff and EAC Board received Tree tender certification from Tree Pittsburgh 2019\Received Live Well Allegheny Recognition for Wellness and Community Initiatives
Implemented and Installed New Moon Park Playground though DCNR Grant with focus on Natural and Native Species Landscaping 2019
Designed and Installed Bioswales and Raingarden to manage storm water runoff and Improved accessibility with paved pathways.
Hosted educational programs for Rain Barrels (2), Strom Water Run Off (LSS) and partnered with Hollow Oak Land Trust for workshop on Sustainable Lawn care through Allegheny Conservation District Grant
Implemented a Moon Farmers’ Market to promote sustainable local agriculture and local business (now in 5th year with 35 vendors.
After designation by Tree Pittsburgh as a Community having lost 10% of canopy through development – planted over 50 native species trees, 300 saplings, native shrubs and native plants in all parks.

2020 Sustainability Accolades & Achievements

2020 Sustainability Accolades & Achievements

Gold Certification for its Sustainable Practices

1st Year 2018 Tree City USA

Medium Municipality - 1st Time Winner Three-Time Participant

Events

Electronics Recycling Days

April 6, August 3, October 5, 2024

Moon Township's Environmental Advisory Council, in partnership with JVS Environmental, hosts electronics collection days to gather unused and unwanted electronic items. These events collect electronic items only, including printers, copiers, computers, laptops, and televisions. Only one television per vehicle will be accepted. These events will be held at the Public Works Garage, 1115 Stevenson Mill Road, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Recycling Day

June 1, 2024

Moon Township's Environmental Advisory Council, in partnership with JVS Environmental, hosts Recycling Day Event June 1, 2024. This events will be held at the Public Works Garage, 1115 Stevenson Mill Road, from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

Look for our Green Initiatives booth at all municipal events.

Got big ideas for improving sustainability in the township? Want to volunteer in any of our initiatives?

Contact:
Katie Stringent
Green Initiatives Coordinator
412.262.1700
kstringent@moontwp.us