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McWalker Yarns

Silver Designated Shop
  • Phone
    412-607-6679
  • Address
    303 Grant Ave
    Millvale, PA 15209

    Sustainability Practices

    Energy Conservation and Management

    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

    Energy Use Tracking

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

    A. Yes

    Computer Power Settings

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

    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

    Weatherization

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

    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

    Business Operations and Practices

    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

    Sponsors Community/School Events

    The business sponsors community or school events.

    A. Yes

    Prohibits Discrimination

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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Products, Services, and Purchasing

    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

    Sustainable Pittsburgh

    307 Fourth Avenue, Suite 700
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA

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


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