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Blue Snail Gift Shop

Silver Designated Shop
  • Phone
    412-458-0926
  • Address
    24 East Crafton Ave
    Crafton, PA 15205

    Sustainability Practices

    Business Operations and Practices

    Prohibits Discrimination

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

    A. Yes

    Minority, LGBT, or Woman-owned Business

    The business is a minority, LGBTQ+, or woman-owned business.

    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

    Customer Service Policy

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

    A. Yes

    Sustainability Initiative Staff

    The business has a designated staff member or team responsible for the oversight and implementation of sustainability initiatives (may include business owner).

    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

    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

    Owner Lives Within 5 Miles

    The business is owned by a proprietor who lives within 5 miles of his or her business.

    A. Yes

    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

    Employees Bike or Walk

    The business has employees who bike or walk 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

    "Hard-to-recycle" Items

    The business recycles larger "hard-to-recycle" items that are able to be recycled (e.g., refrigerators, furniture, etc.).

    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

    Sells Used Items

    The business sells used, antique or "upcycled" items, or specializes in repairing items, diverting them from landfill and putting them back into productive use.

    A. Yes

    Eliminated Plastic Bag Use

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

    A. Yes

    Products, Services, and Purchasing

    25% of Products from Local Markets

    The business sells products of which at least 25% are made in local markets (defined as within the commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a 150-mile radius from the business).

    A. Yes

    Uses Locally-produced Materials

    The business uses locally-produced materials when possible, if it manufactures or produces goods (excluding food).

    A. Yes

    25% of Supplies from Local Suppliers

    The business chooses to purchase at least 25% of its operating supplies from locally-owned suppliers.

    A. Yes

    Biodegradable/Environmentally-friendly Cleaning Supplies

    The business uses biodegradable, environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies (if allowed by law for its industry/sector).

    A. Yes

    30% Post-Consumer Recycled Material Paper Products

    The business buys paper products (e.g., printing paper, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.) made with at least 30% post-consumer recycled content.

    A. Yes

    Paper Products Free of Bleach/Chlorine

    The business buys paper products that are free of bleach and/or chlorine.

    A. Yes

    Supports Fair-trade Items

    The business supports fair-trade items.

    A. Yes

    Sustainable/Environmentally-preferable Purchasing Policy

    The business has a sustainable/environmentally-preferable purchasing policy (e.g., it seeks out and buys environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies, furniture, and other items).

    A. Yes

    Energy Conservation and Management

    Computer Power Settings

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

    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

    Task/Zone Lighting

    The business uses task lighting and/or zone lighting instead of entire-room overhead lighting.

    A. Yes

    Incandescent Light Replacement

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

    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

    Innovation

    Innovation Bonus 1

    Tell us about a sustainable initiative not listed in the questionnaire. List sustainable practice:

    A. Yes

    Reuse boxes from products/packaging for customer purchases

    Water Conservation and Management

    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

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    Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA

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


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