Promote your sustainable business!

The Green Business Leaders team celebrated Earth Day on April 23 by hosting an event at Hidden Creek Community Center. More than 50 attendees learned how Laika, MARCO Ideas Unlimited and NW Natural are committed to sustainability and how they achieved the Green Business Leaders certification.



If you would like to learn how your workplace can reduce waste and be more sustainable, contact the Green Business Leaders program. You may have the opportunity to present and promote your sustainability efforts at the next Green Business Leaders roundtable, too!

Stay on top of business requirements

State and local governments have rules and policies that require businesses and organizations to properly dispose of items and recycle more. Check out our website for more information on recycling requirements, food waste composting and the polystyrene foam ban. Contact us if you have questions or want more information on how these policies may impact your workplace. 

Pollution prevention resources and tips!

The Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) helps businesses to reduce or prevent pollution by sharing reliable information to improve operations. Check out PPRC’s website for free resources, videos and event listings. 

Preventing food waste

Local chefs Carlo Lamagna (Magna Kusina), Lisa

Schroeder (Mother’s Bistro) and Craig Haynes (FiMi

Kingston) are passionate about reducing food waste in

their kitchens. Watch this video and learn how small changes can increase efficiency, reduce food waste and cut costs for your business.

Visit FoodWasteStopsWithMe.org for more food waste prevention resources or to request assistance from a Washington County Green Business Advisor.

Featured Green Business Leaders

Columbia Sportswear recently completed their certification showing their dedication to being a green business by:                                                                                              

• Continuously participating in the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program in partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon.
• Replacing HVAC equipment with more efficient models.
• Using wind energy at their distribution center.

Intel’s Jones Farm campus completed their certification this spring with many accomplishments, including:

• Donating surplus furniture, electronics and supplies to organizations such as Free Geek, Habitat 4 Humanity, The Rebuilding Center, Amsha Africa Foundation and local schools.
• Developing a program to recycle personal protective equipment (PPE) and plastic garment bags.
• Installing solar panels on parking structures.

A conference you do not want to miss! 

Register now for the Association of Oregon Recyclers Sustainable Oregon Conference coming up June 23-25 at the Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, Oregon. Check out the agenda for an amazing lineup of presenters, compelling session topics, tours and networking. 

A conference you do not want to miss! 

Register now for the Association of Oregon Recyclers Sustainable Oregon Conference coming up June 23-25 at the Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, Oregon. Check out the agenda for an amazing lineup of presenters, compelling session topics, tours and networking. 

Recycling Update

Check out the latest issue of our Recycling Update for tips on reducing waste, proper disposal and recycling. Sign up to receive our e-newsletters 2-3 times a year!