Sustainability at Work

While we will no longer offer certification or sustainability assessments, we will continue to provide in-depth assistance around recycling, compost, and waste reduction.

Our focus moving forward is to help restaurants, grocery stores, and other food businesses compost and reduce food waste, which will help the city reach its climate goals.

We will also expand our efforts to ensure all businesses in Portland understand their responsibility to recycle and the resources available to help them recycle and reduce waste.

Recycling at businesses Find out how to set up garbage, recycling, and compost at your business; what’s required by the City; and how to make it easy for staff to recycle, compost, and reduce waste.

While we will no longer offer full sustainability assessments covering energy, water, and transportation, you’re welcome to contact us with questions and we'll connect you with other organizations for assistance.

We've also put together these checklists of sustainability best practices for offices, restaurants, and retail:
https://www.portland.gov/sustainabilityatwork/green-business-guides

We will continue to offer assistance around recycling, compost, and waste prevention - please don't hesitate to reach out!

Green business checklists Green business practices for offices, restaurants and retail stores, including recycling, reducing waste, water and energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation.

While we will no longer be offering Sustainability at Work certification, current certifications remain valid through 2023 and the Green Business Directory of certified businesses will remain on our website through 2023.
https://www.portland.gov/sustainabilityatwork/green-business-directory

We’ve also compiled a list of other sustainability certifications to consider as you move your sustainability efforts forward.
https://www.portland.gov/sustainabilityatwork/green-business-certification-1

Green business directory Sustainability at Work certified organizations walk the talk of green business, from recycling and reducing energy to bike commuting and community giving. (Note: We are not currently certifying new businesses.)

Lets make some sustainability resolutions for your business in 2021! Here are some ideas to get you started! Have more? We'd love to hear them in the comments!

#20for20: New Year Sustainability Resolutions for Your Business Rubicon’s campaign will help you fulfill your business’s sustainability New Year’s resolutions.

Applications are open now for the East Multnomah County Small Business Relief Fund. Apply before 8 P.M. on December 14th to be considered for $2500. For more details and eligibility requirements, please visit www.portlandalliance.com

Portland Business Alliance The Downtown Portland Clean & Safe District provides extraordinary essential services to the people, places and businesses within a core 213-block area of our unique city.

In celebration of America Recycles Day, join Washington County's free webinar about the ins and outs of recycling. Tuesday, November 17th at 5:00pm

Topics include the following:
• Why certain items can and cannot go in the mixed recycling bin
• Where materials end up and how wishful recycling can harm the system
• Why recyclability isn’t always the most important thing

***Registration Required

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Recycling Refresh with Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Recycling Refresh with Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.