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Double Dog Studios

Gold Designated Shop
  • Phone
    412-343-5584
  • Address
    317 2nd Ave
    Carnegie, PA 15106

    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 Audit/Assessment

    The business has undergone an energy audit or assessment in the past five years

    A. Yes, we have undergone a professional energy audit/assessment

    Professional Energy Audit/Assessment Implementation

    and has begun to implement recommendations from the audit/assessment (if answered YES to professional audit).

    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

    Energy-efficient Windows

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

    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

    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

    T12 Fluorescent Light Replacement

    The business has replaced its T12 fluorescent light tubes (as they have burned out) with T8 (or lower) tubes.

    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

    Solar Lights/Outdoor Timers

    The business uses solar lights or timers for outdoor lighting.

    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

    Tracks Water Usage

    The business is aware of its water use and tracks its monthly progress on water usage.

    A. Yes

    Stormwater Awareness

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

    A. Yes

    Outdoor Watering Timeline

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

    A. Yes

    Watering Timers

    The business uses a timer on its sprinklers or hose when watering outdoor plants/grass.

    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

    Gravel Use

    The business uses gravel in place of non-porous concrete or asphalt.

    A. Yes

    Native/Drought-Tolerant Plants

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

    A. Yes

    Permeable/Pervious Paving Use

    The business uses permeable/pervious paving in place of non-porous concrete or asphalt.

    A. Yes, we use permeable/pervious paving in place of non-porous concrete or asphalt

    Business Operations and Practices

    Local Bank Account

    The business has chosen an independent, small community bank or credit union to maintain at least one of its business-related checking or savings accounts.

    A. Yes

    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

    Employee Health Encouragement

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

    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

    Stategic Business Plan

    The business has a strategic, future-oriented business plan in place.

    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

    Local/Sustainability Marketing

    The business markets itself as a local and sustainability-oriented business.

    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

    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 Bike or Walk

    The business has employees who bike or walk to and from work.

    A. Yes

    Bike Rack

    The business has a bike rack outside its building for customer and employee use, or covered/indoor bike storage space.

    A. Yes

    Waste Management

    Print Preview

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

    A. Yes

    Waste Tracking

    The business is aware of the amount of waste it produces and disposes of and tracks its progress on waste reduction.

    A. Yes

    Waste Reduction/Recycling Policy

    The business has a waste reduction and recycling policy and has informed its employees about waste reduction and proper recycling practices.

    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

    Eliminated Plastic Bag Use

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

    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

    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

    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

    Cooperative Purchasing With Local Businesses

    The business engages in cooperative purchasing with other local businesses or organizations.

    A. Yes

    Sustainable Pittsburgh

    307 Fourth Avenue, Suite 700
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA

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


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