3 Myths About Oil Spills in the Shop
No matter how much we try—spills happen sometimes. In an auto repair shop, common spills involve toxic fluids like antifreeze, solvents, and especially oil. If these substances make their way into a storm drain, they’ll end up in our local rivers and streams.
City of Tigard Fleet EcoBiz Certified
City of Tigard Fleet Services, located at 8777 SW Burnham Street in Tigard, Oregon, has been recertified through EcoBiz. First certified in 2016, City of Tigard Fleet Services has continued to go above compliance to perform eco-friendly repair of fleet vehicles. Several important actions have been taken in recent years…
Autobahn Motorwerks EcoBiz Certified
Autobahn Motorwerks, located at 4410 SW 142nd Avenue in Beaverton, Oregon, has recertified as an EcoBiz. First certified in 2017, Autobahn Motorwerks has continued to find innovative solutions to perform environmentally-friendly automotive repair. A regional leader in less toxic parts cleaning, Autobahn Motorwerks uses an ultrasonic parts washer with an…
Bickmore Auto Sales – EcoBiz Certified
Bickmore Auto Sales, located at 2020 E Powell Blvd in Gresham, Oregon is now EcoBiz Certified. Sustainability and protecting employee/customer health is a top priority at Bickmore Auto Sales. Becoming EcoBiz certified was a way they could show that priority to their customers. “It’s been an exciting process. It’s been…
Bob Lanphere’s Beaverton Motorcycles Re-Certified
Bob Lanphere’s Beaverton Motorcycles, located on 10380 SW Cascade Ave in Tigard, Oregon, has successfully recertified their location with EcoBiz.
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,…
Matrix Integrated, Westside – EcoBiz Certified
Matrix Integrated (Westside), located at 12930 NW Cornell Rd in Portland, is now EcoBiz Certified. Matrix is a full-service German automotive facility, dedicated to the diagnosis, repair, maintenance and performance of Audi, BMW, Mercedes, MINI Cooper, Porsche & VW. To gain EcoBiz certification, owner Jeremy Williams took many steps to protect the…
Gearhead Garage – EcoBiz Certified
Gearhead Garage, which offers customers what they need to fix their own vehicles, is now EcoBiz Certified. Located at 13955 SW 72nd Ave. in Tigard, Gearhead offers hourly and daily rates for tool and lift rentals. DIY mechanics work in a safe, dry, and environmentally friendly setting. To gain EcoBiz certification owner…
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…
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…