- Phone
15221 - Address
303 S Trenton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
- This organization is majority owned by (if private) or directed by (if public or non-profit) someone who identifies as members of the following underrepresented group or groups
LGBTQIA
Sustainability Practices
Energy Conservation and Management
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
The business uses ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to track its energy usage.
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
Purchased Energy Certificates/Credits/Carbon Offsets
The business has purchased renewable energy certificates, carbon offsets, or clean energy credits.
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
HVAC System Cleaning
The business replaces filters and or cleans its HVAC system.
A. Yes
Building/Pipe Insulation
The business has insulated its pipes and ducts, ceilings, and walls.
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
Task/Zone Lighting
The business uses task lighting and/or zone lighting instead of entire-room overhead lighting.
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
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
Water Audit/Assessment
The business has undergone a water audit or assessment in the past five years.
A. Yes, we have undergone a professional water audit/assessment
Professional Water Audit/Assessment Implementation
and has begun to implement recommendations from the audit/assessment (if answered YES to professional audit).
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
Business Operations and Practices
Stategic Business Plan
The business has a strategic, future-oriented business plan in place.
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
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
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
Local/Sustainability Marketing
The business markets itself as a local and sustainability-oriented business.
A. Yes
Sustainability Policy/Goals/Principles
The business has a written sustainability policy, sustainability goals, or sustainability principles to guide its operations.
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
Minority, LGBT, or Woman-owned Business
The business is a minority, LGBTQ+, or woman-owned 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
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
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
"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
Waste Audit/Assessment
The business has undergone a waste audit or assessment in the past five years.
A. Yes, we have undergone a professional waste audit/assessment
Professional Waste Audit/Assessment Implementation
and has begun to implement recommendations from the audit/assessment (if answered YES to professional audit).
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
Cooperative Purchasing With Local Businesses
The business engages in cooperative purchasing with other local businesses or organizations.
A. Yes
Innovation
Innovation Bonus 1
Tell us about a sustainable initiative not listed in the questionnaire. List sustainable practice:
A. Yes
Publishes Sustainability report
Innovation Bonus 2
Tell us about a sustainable initiative not listed in the questionnaire. List sustainable practice:
A. Yes
only uses reclaimed materials