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U-Haul, Sherwood – EcoBiz Certified

U-Haul, located at 13921 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road in Sherwood, is now EcoBiz Certified. U-Haul repairs their vehicles at this location, provides truck rentals, and more. To gain EcoBiz certification, Manager Brandon Almond took several steps to protect the environment. U-Haul added secondary containment for hazardous materials, moved all waste under cover,…

PSU Hiring for EPA funded ECOBIZ Project

PSU’s Community Environmental Services is a hiring for an EPA funded grant project which will expand EcoBiz, and provide free technical assistance to auto shops and landscapers in east Portland, Gresham and Clackamas County. Applicants must be enrolled in Portland State University thru June 2015. For more information, contact EcoBiz…

HAWTHORNE AUTO CLINIC: RECERTIFIED

Back in 1999, they were the first auto shop to become EcoBiz Certified. Fifteen years later, Hawthorne Auto Clinic continues to uphold and evolve their high environmental standards. In June, EcoBiz program staff with the PPRC and the Oregon DEQ, recertified Hawthorne Auto Clinic for an additional 5 years. The shop continues to adapt and improve…

KEEP YOUR SHOP IN TUNE – FEB 12, 2014

This month, EcoBiz hosted it’s second event for shop owners and managers, this time at Everett Street Autoworks. After a guided shop tour led by owner Jake Hammer, the over 20 attendees heard from Energy Trust of Oregon. Lighting Specialist and ETO contractor Aaron Leatherwood spoke on the current incentives available for…