Extend your company's green practices to landscaping and auto maintenance by contracting with an EcoBiz-certified company. These eco-friendly a uto repair  and b ody shops , l andscapers  and c ar washes  meet high standards to reduce toxics, prevent pollution and protect the environment. Each EcoBiz location has been certified by Oregon DEQ and a local water authority, in addition to receiving an evaluation by EcoBiz program staff. 

Don't miss this special workshop with Peter Laybourn, who created the UK's National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP) in 2003. Like ResourceFull Use, NISP connects businesses from across the supply chain to make use of previously wasted resources. This is your chance to learn from the largest greenhouse gas-saving program that has worked across the UK and internationally!

The 10th annual GoGreen conference is coming up on Tuesday, October 17. This year's agenda features an exciting roster of speakers, including keynotes by Intel's Director of Corporate Responsibility Suzanne Fallender and City of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. (See the complete list of speakers here.)

Plus, you can get 30% off registration when you use Washington County Green Business Leaders' code:  SWR30. We hope to see you there!

Binders are notoriously difficult to recycle, but now TerraCycle, Office Depot and OfficeMax stores are offering free binder recycling drop-off. There is no registration required -- simply drop off your old binders at a participating location. TerraCycle will deconstruct the binders and ensure the metal, cardboard and plastics are recycled.