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…
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,…
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…
Beaverton Motorcycles EcoBiz Certified
Bob Lanphere’s Beaverton Motorcycles has become the first motorcycle repair shop to gain EcoBiz certification. EcoBiz is a free and voluntary certification for auto repair & body shops, carwashes, and landscapers in Oregon. Certified businesses meet strict standards designed to protect local waterways and prevent pollution. With leadership from Service Manager Jason…
Du Fresne’s Auto Repair EcoBiz Certified
Du Fresne’s Auto Repair (10690 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR), has been evolving business practices since first opening in 1968. Prior to applying for EcoBiz, shop owner Nancy Scheewe and technician Marco Valdez implemented a number of sustainable practices designed to protect employees and the environment. Instead of using toxic…
United – GSE & Building Mtc. – Recertified
United Airlines Ground Service Equipment & Building Maintenance facility (8121 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR) has successfully recertified for EcoBiz. Tasked with maintaining ground equipment at Portland International Airport (PDX), the shop continues to improve its environmental practices. With leadership from Jeff Barrow, Supervisor & Environmental Coordinator, United: Covers scrap metal, used…
Lents Body Shop Inc. – Recertified
Continuing their longstanding commitment to protecting the environment, Lents Body Shop, Inc has recertified for EcoBiz. Located in the Lents Town Center at 9038 S.E. Foster Road in Portland, Lents Body Shop takes great pride in their eco-friendly practices, including: Using Low VOC, Waterborne Paints Posting spill response plans throughout the shop Placing spill…
A New Dimension Collision Repair – Recertified
Last week, A New Dimension Collision Repair (1130 SE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland) recertified with EcoBiz, upholding their commitment to protecting environment. By utilizing a water based paint system, they drastically reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous waste associated with most auto paints. During the recertification process, they also decided to…
