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Emilie Cohen Studios

Silver Designated Shop
  • Phone
    412-605-0281
  • Address
    3353 Ligonier St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15201

    Sustainability Practices

    Energy Conservation and Management

    Energy Use Tracking

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

    A. Yes

    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

    Assessed Energy Certificates/Credits/Carbon Offsets

    or has assessed opportunities to purchase renewable energy certificates, carbon offsets, or clean energy credits (if answered NO to above).

    A. Yes

    Energy Audit/Assessment

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

    B. Yes, we have conducted our own energy audit/assessment

    Own Energy Audit/Assessment Implementation

    and has begun to address the results from the audit/assessment (if answered YES to conduct own audit).

    A. Yes

    Weatherization

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

    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

    Building/Pipe Insulation

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

    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

    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

    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

    Owner Lives Within 5 Miles

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

    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

    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

    Asks Customers About Bags

    or asks customers if they would like a bag before bagging their items (if answered NO to above).

    A. Yes

    Products, Services, and Purchasing

    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

    Innovation

    Innovation Bonus 1

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

    A. Yes

    mis-cut materials are donated to school art programs

    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

    Business Operations and Practices

    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

    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

    Pursuing Sustainability Grants

    The business has pursued grants for energy efficiency or other sustainability projects, façade improvements, and/or anything else that seeks to improve the business’s performance.

    A. Yes

    Employee Health Encouragement

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

    A. Yes

    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

    Minority, LGBT, or Woman-owned Business

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

    A. Yes

    Sustainable Pittsburgh

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    Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA

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


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