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Canyon Auto Repair – EcoBiz Certified

Canyon Auto Repair, located at 11591 SW Canyon Road in Beaverton, gained EcoBiz Certification in July. The shop was recognized by the Oregon DEQ and Clean Water Services. Shop manager Garrett Krupp, with support from owner Lee Nguyen, took multiple steps to prevent spills and protect the environment. Canyon Auto Repair…

Heitzman Body & Paint Continues Legacy of Excellence

Heitzman Body & Paint, an eighty-year-old Beaverton institution, doesn’t rest on its laurels. Committed to quality, the shop has continued to improve its processes and services while reducing its ecological impact.Heitzman’s President, Lisa Thomson, is also the granddaughter of founder Tom Heitzman. In her 32 years at the company, she…

Sense of Place Permaculture – EcoBiz Certified

“Permaculture” is a “design system for creation of sustainable human landscapes”, according to owner Nick Bezzerides of Sense of Place Permaculture.  His company does more than create landscapes for food, beauty, and ecological function, but also has a mission for connecting people with nature and encouraging them to be outside and…

Portland Edible Gardens – EcoBiz Certified

Portland Edible Gardens has received EcoBiz Certification, gaining recognition for their sustainable business practices. Portland Edible Gardens specializes in building custom raised garden beds, planting edible landscaping, and providing personalized seasonal planting plans and maintenance services. Owner Ian Wilson knew EcoBiz certification would matter to his customers, and knew he was already…

3C Automotive Repair – EcoBiz Certified

3C Automotive Repair, located at 2208 NW Birdsdale Avenue in Gresham, has gained EcoBiz Certification. In the process of becoming certified, 3C made a number of significant changes to improve the environment and protect employees. Steps included: Using Sure Shot sprayers and bulk brake cleaner, instead of single use aerosol cans, eliminating…

Atomic Auto – EcoBiz Certified

Atomic Auto, located at 2510 NE Sandy Blvd. in Portland, has gained recognition from EcoBiz for their commitment to protecting the environment. EcoBiz is a voluntary certification administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and local government agencies. The certification was completed by Owner Travis Decker and General Manager Cale Pelton. Atomic is currently beta testing…

Green Drop Garage, Moreland – EcoBiz Certified

Green Drop Garage recently opened a new, Moreland neighborhood location at 5321 SE 28th Avenue in Portland. Continuing their pro-active approach to sustainability, Green Drop applied for certification and consulted with EcoBiz prior to opening. On August 18th, the second location gained EcoBiz Certification after a final site visit by the Oregon DEQ and Pacific…

Portland Motor Works – EcoBiz Certified

Portland Motor Works has gained EcoBiz Certification for their commitment to protecting the environment. The shop, located at 9032 SE Woodstock Blvd in Portland, was certified by staff from the Oregon DEQ and PPRC. With a focus on European automotive repairs, Portland Motor Works became certified under the leadership of owner Niles Todd. To become EcoBiz Certified, Portland…

Organic Landcare Solutions at Lewis & Clark College

Founded in 1974, Oregon Tilth is a nonprofit organization that certifies farmers as well as landscape professionals nationwide.  Oregon Tilth actively promotes a more sustainable approach to landscaping via the Organic Landcare program.  Through examinations and extensive training, landscapers can become accredited as an Oregon Tilth Organic Landcare professional.  Periodically, the Organic Landcare program offers…

Auto Shops Find Safer Chemicals

On June 3, 2015, Posted by In Best PracticesCase StudyEnvironmental News

Originally posted by the Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center. On May 13, PPRC hosted a webinar on Safer Alternatives in the Auto Repair Industry. The webinar reviewed specific and effective ways that auto repair shops can improve the safety of the chemicals they use (webinar video). For more information on…