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Ketchup City Creative

Silver Designated Shop
  • Phone
    15215
  • Address
    612 Main St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215

    Sustainability Practices

    Business Operations and Practices

    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

    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

    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

    Marketing Plan

    The business has a marketing plan.

    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

    Occupancy

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Phantom Load

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

    A. Yes

    Natural Cooling

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

    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

    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

    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

    25% of Supplies from Local Suppliers

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

    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

    WaterSense Fixture

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

    A. Yes

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    307 Fourth Avenue, Suite 700
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA

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


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