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Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow

Guiding Portland's small businesses toward a profitable green future.

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Web resources

Looking for a local organizations to help you go green? How about internationally recognized environmental standards or financing options? The following pages provide a directory of resources developed with Portland's small businesses in mind.

• Financing
  The other "green" is money! Learn how to save on your green investments through tax credits, special loans and cash incentives.
• Sustainability Planning
  Find detailed information about sustainability background, theory, reporting methods and assessments in this section.
• Purchasing
  Learn about making smart choices for everything from office and cleaning supplies to food procurement.
• Energy
  The greenest source of energy is the energy you don't consume. Find information about energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, and carbon calculations.
• Water
  By cutting your water use and reducing stormwater runoff, your business can help preserve Portland's valuable water resources. Learn about conservation and stormwater management in Portland.
• Waste
  Don't let valuable resources go out with the trash. Find local resources for composting and recycling assistance.
• Transportation
  There are many ways to reduce the number of car trips needed to get your employees to work. Learn about local options for car pooling, public transportation, and transportation-related tax credits.
• Buildings
  Green buildings increase performance and enhance the experience for people who work, live and play in them.
• Event Planning
  Whether planning a small green meeting or large convention, this section can help.