- Phone
15217 - Address
5830 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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
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
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
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
Stormwater Awareness
The business is aware of what happens to the stormwater leaving its property.
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
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
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
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
Asks Customers About Bags
or asks customers if they would like a bag before bagging their items (if answered NO to above).
A. Yes
Print Preview
The business uses "print preview" on their word processor to reduce wasteful printing.
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
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
Biodegradable/Environmentally-friendly Cleaning Supplies
The business uses biodegradable, environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies (if allowed by law for its industry/sector).
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