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AEC CommunitE-Store, LLC

Silver Designated Shop
  • Phone
    412-784-1000
  • Address
    101 Brilliant Ave Ste 200
    Aspinwall, PA 15215

    Sustainability Practices

    Energy Conservation and Management

    Sets Water Heater to 120°F

    The business sets its water heater(s) to 120°F, if its water heater uses a tank.

    A. Yes

    Energy Use Tracking

    The Business is aware of how much energy it uses and tracks its monthly progress on energy savings.

    A. Yes

    Computer Power Settings

    The business has adjusted the power settings on its computers to save energy.

    A. Yes

    Phantom Load

    The business unplugs little-used appliances, electronic equipment, and lighting fixtures to avoid “phantom load.”

    A. Yes

    ENERGY STAR Product

    The business uses at least one ENERGY STAR approved product, such as an HVAC unit, refrigerator, dishwasher, or computer (look for a blue ENERGY STAR logo on the product.)

    A. Yes

    Natural Cooling

    The business uses natural cooling (e.g., opening windows and doors) in place of air conditioning, when feasible.

    A. Yes

    Programmable Thermostat

    The business uses a programmable thermostat and sets it lower in the winter and higher in the summer.

    A. Yes

    HVAC System Cleaning

    The business replaces filters and or cleans its HVAC system.

    A. Yes

    Weatherization

    The business has sealed leaks around doors, windows, outlets, corners, and other joints ("weatherization").

    A. Yes

    Energy-efficient Windows

    The business uses multi-pane and/or energy-efficient windows.

    A. Yes

    Building/Pipe Insulation

    The business has insulated its pipes and ducts, ceilings, and walls.

    A. Yes

    Fluorescent Light Replacement

    The business has replaced its fluorescent light bulbs or tubes (as they have burned out) with low-mercury fluorescent light bulbs or tubes.

    A. Yes

    Incandescent Light Replacement

    The business has replaced its incandescent light bulbs (as they have burned out) with CFLs or LEDs.

    A. Yes

    LED Exit Signs

    The business has replaced existing exit signs with LED models or has retrofitted an existing exit sign with LEDs.

    A. Yes

    Business Operations and Practices

    Sponsors Community/School Events

    The business sponsors community or school events.

    A. Yes

    Encourages Employee Community Service

    The business encourages its employees to engage in community service, or has designated "volunteer days" or activities for employees (may include business owner).

    A. Yes

    Owner Participates as Local Leader

    The business owner participates in/is a member of a community-oriented committee, board or local business association.

    A. Yes

    Prohibits Discrimination

    The business prohibits discrimination in both hiring and customer service, and values inclusion and diversity.

    A. Yes

    Interviews Wide Range of Candidates

    The business ensures that a wide range of candidates are interviewed for job openings.

    A. Yes

    Pays Living Wages

    The business pays living wages to all of its employees.

    A. Yes

    Health Benefits to Full-time Employees

    The business offers health benefits to its full-time employees, if it has more than two employees.

    A. Yes

    Guards Against Corruption

    The business has policies or code of ethics that guard against corruption.

    A. Yes

    Up-to-date Housekeeping Items

    The business is up-to-date with its bookkeeping and accounting, cash flow, workplace health and safety, licenses and permits, and insurance policies.

    A. Yes

    Laws and Regulations Compliance

    The business is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., taxes, health code, etc.).

    A. Yes

    Marketing Plan

    The business has a marketing plan.

    A. Yes

    Customer Service Policy

    The business has a written customer service policy/philosophy and follows it (such as a return or refund policy).

    A. Yes

    Sustainable Practices Training

    The business includes sustainable practices in the training of new and existing employees.

    A. Yes

    Employee Health Encouragement

    The business encourages its employees to exercise or stay healthy and fit.

    A. Yes

    Occupancy

    Eliminated Harmful Chemicals for Pest Control

    The business has eliminated the use of harmful chemicals for pest control, both inside and outside its building.

    A. Yes

    Former Blighted/Abandoned Property

    The business occupies a formerly blighted/abandoned property, putting it back into productive use.

    A. Yes

    Low Use of VOCs

    The business only uses or has only used paints, finishes, coatings, stains, primers, adhesives, and sealants that are low-emitting (i.e., low in volatile organic chemicals [VOCs]).

    A. Yes

    Transportation

    Employees Use Public/Alternative Transport

    The business has employees who use public transit or hybrid, electric, or alternative fuel vehicles to commute to and from work.

    A. Yes

    Waste Management

    Print Preview

    The business uses "print preview" on their word processor to reduce wasteful printing.

    A. Yes

    Donates Usable Items

    The business donates usable items, such as furniture, shelving, etc. to organizations such as Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, Construction Junction, Goodwill, or others.

    A. Yes

    Eliminated Plastic Bag Use

    The business has eliminated the use of plastic bags for customer transactions.

    A. Yes

    Water Conservation and Management

    Water Use Reduction Policy

    The business has a water use reduction policy and has informed its employees about proper water conservation techniques (e.g., not leaving the faucet running when water is not being used, ensuring that faucets are completely off and not dripping, etc.).

    A. Yes

    Stormwater Awareness

    The business is aware of what happens to the stormwater leaving its property.

    A. Yes

    WaterSense Fixture

    The business has installed at least one WaterSense approved water fixture, such as a faucet, toilet, urinal, or related accessories.

    A. Yes

    Outdoor Watering Timeline

    The business waters its outdoor plants/grass before 10 am or after 6 pm.

    A. Yes

    Eliminated Unnatural Chemicals on Green Spaces

    The business has eliminated the use of any unnatural chemicals on its green spaces or outdoor plants.

    A. Yes

    Native/Drought-Tolerant Plants

    The business has planted native or drought-tolerant plants to reduce watering needs.

    A. Yes

    Sustainable Pittsburgh

    307 Fourth Avenue, Suite 700
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA

    412-258-6642 (phone)
    info@sustainablepittsburgh.org


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