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…
Beaverton Auto Body & Paint – EcoBiz Certified
Beaverton Auto Body & Paint has gained EcoBiz Certification for their commitment to protecting the environment. Located at 4330 SW 142nd Ave. in Beaverton, Oregon, they are a full service auto body repair facility, repairing any vehicle make or model. Beaverton Auto Body & Paint has implemented several best practices,…
Kuni BMW – EcoBiz Certified
Kuni BMW has gained EcoBiz Certification for their commitment to protecting the environment. Kuni, located at 10999 Southwest Canyon Road in Beaverton, Oregon specializes in BMW Maintenance and Repair. Kuni BMW has implemented several best practices, including: Providing secondary containment for all fluids 55 gallons or greater Placing spill kits around…
Tualatin Valley Water District Fleet – EcoBiz Certified
Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) Fleet Services, located at 1850 SW 170th Ave in Beaverton, Oregon, has recertified as an EcoBiz. First certified in 2006, TVWD Fleet has continued to go above and beyond environmental compliance and serve as an example for other fleets. “Tualatin Valley Water District’s robust vehicle…
Gresham Ford – EcoBiz Certified
Gresham Ford, located at 1999 Powell Blvd in Gresham, Oregon is now EcoBiz Certified. Sustainability has been a priority at Gresham Ford for many years, as demonstrated by their certification under the Gresham Green Business Program since 2007. “I believe Gresham Ford’s Green Business and EcoBiz Certifications will steer eco-conscious…
Amaranth Organic Gardening – EcoBiz Certified
Amaranth Organic Gardening is now EcoBiz Certified. They provide landscape design, installation, maintenance, and education on stewardship in the Portland Metro area. This certification was quick and easy, as Amaranth was already operating above EcoBiz landscaping standards. They use zero chemicals, opting for low-maintenance plants and carefully considering the right…
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,…
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…
