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ECO-LOGICAL BUSINESS PROGRAM
Dawn Hottenroth, Bureau of Environmental ServicesDebra Taevs, Pollution Prevention Resource Center
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What is the Eco-Logical Business Program(ELB)?
Recognizes businesses that voluntarily exceed compliance
Utilizes a multi-agency, multi-media approach through P2O Team
P2O Team = 7 local agencies, DEQ and PPRC Focus = small businesses providing services to the
public Landscape /Automotive Services: few regulations,
yet potential significant cumulative impact
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Who are the members of the P2O Team? CITY OF PORTLAND CLEAN WATER SERVICES OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CITY OF GRESHAM CLACKAMAS COUNTY - WATER ENVIRONMENT SERVICE WASHINGTON COUNTY METRO CITY OF TROUTDAL E POLLUTION PREVENTION RESEARC CENTER (PPRC)
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Key Features of ELB Program
Participants must meet all legal and program requirements AND 80% of “elective” BMPs
Certified businesses receive a “green sticker” and other marketing materials
Local trade associations are partners in developing and marketing program
P2O first provides T.A., followed by certification visit.
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Benefits to Business Participants
Free recognition for your hard work. Can be press, web, paid advertisement, and community event recognition.
Referrals from the Metro information line, Eco-biz web page, Anti-Ivy League and other resources to your business.
Free technical assistance and environmental problem resolution from agency staff there on a strict “help only” mandate.
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Benefits for Agencies Pollution control without having to go to a more
regulatory approach – i.e. permitting. Avoidance of negative public perception of
participating businesses. Show that businesses are partners in solving
environmental problems. Secondary focus on role of residential consumer.
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What sectors are part of the Eco-Logical Business Program?
Automotive; Auto Body, Repair, Dealerships, Fleets, Car Washes 120 Certified Businesses
Landscaping 18 Certified Businesses
Future Sectors? Dentists? Dry Cleaners? Restaurants? Other??
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Typical Best Management Practices for Landscapes
Integrated Pest Management Proper Site Evaluation Water Use and Energy Efficiency Materials Management Control of Wastes Customer and Staff Education
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Integrated Pest Management
Right plant right place.
Establishing IPM plans for all sites
Use of activities with least environmental impact.
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Site Evaluation Site uses. Slope, soil and drainage
issues. Desired level of
maintenance. Plant establishment and
irrigation zones. Alternative plant, paving
or construction materials.
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Water and Energy Use Moving to higher
efficiency systems. Doing audits. Having trained and
certified staff. Redesign for
efficiency.
Naturescaped yard
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Materials Management Vehicle Oils or
Fuels and other Chemicals. Contain Materials,
Leaks and Spills Have Spill Kits Cover / Seal
Containers
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Control of Wastes
Erosion control Concrete slurries
control Wood wastes Site cleanup Vehicle and
equipments washing controls
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Employee and Customer EducationFor Self / Staff:
MSDS Sheets. Recycling procedures. Spill response and
reporting.For Customers
Tolerance levels for pests.
Alternative methods of pest control.
Retrofit possibilities.
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Potential EcoBiz Impacts on 737 Listed Chemicals
Pesticides Herbicides Fungicides Chemical fertilizers Solvents Oils
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What Can You Do? Check out
www.ecobiz.org certification related materials.
Keep in touch with your trade group for more information.
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Questions?