Jan 6, 2014

Walkabout: Carnegie Business Credited as Best at SustainabilityBy Diana Nelson JonesPost-Gazette.com

Carnegie, PA – Of 110 small businesses throughout the region that have a special status with Sustainable Pittsburgh, only one has hit the gold level.

Bonita Farinelli, the owner of Distinctly Different Decor and More at 103 Chestnut St. in Carnegie, scored more points than 109 other business owners from Aliquippa to Verona, from Bridgeville to Bridgewater.

The point system is based on a range of practices including conservation and waste reduction, paying a living wage, inclusive hiring efforts, community service, solid business plans, updated bookkeeping, compliance with applicable regulations and support of local suppliers.

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