From batteries and cleaning products to paint, lightbulbs and automotive chemicals, many common business items can cause significant environmental harm when not handled properly. Winter weather, including the significant amount of rainfall we experience in the Pacific Northwest, can create additional risk for hazardous materials stored outdoors. Ke...
At the November Green Business morning blend, we had the pleasure of hearing from the Columbia Corridor Association (CCA) and TSMC Washington's green team. The main focus of both presentations was the importance of utilizing every resource around us to optimize production and reduce emissions and waste. Corky Collier with CCA presented on the idea ...
Many businesses are becoming more aware of their environmental impact and are looking for ways to minimize or offset it. Smaller businesses might find it more challenging to reduce their environmental footprint when much of it may be outside of their control. Often, a small business's environmental impact is found either in the supply chain upstrea...
Businesses have both direct and indirect impacts on the environment. Much of a business's environmental impact can be measured in terms of resulting greenhouse gas, or GHG, emissions. In this article we are going to cover the topic of employee commuting, which is considered an indirect type of GHG emission. Read on to learn more about alternatives ...
As a business committed to sustainability, it can be easy to create goals to help mitigate your environmental impact, but it is often challenging to measure the impact of those efforts through emissions accounting. That's where comprehensive training opportunities can help. In this blog post, we'll explore the various training resources available t...
