Sustainability at Work

Program
Learn how to green your business, from recycling and reducing waste to using less water and energy, with these DIY tools and free resources.
Sustainability at Work logo with four cutout people below, one wearing bike helmet, two looking at recycling poster, and one food worker.

Featured content

A man makes a pizza in a restaurant, another man folds cardboard to recycle in a retail store, and a woman holds a laptop and coffee mug in front of an office's front door.

Green business checklists

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Local green business resources and groups

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How to buy green at your business

A woman stands in an office kitchen, and puts a piece of cardboard into a blue recycling cart.

Business recycling guide

A restaurant staff member puts a bag of food waste into a compost cart.

Food service compost guide

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Green business directory

Business recycling and compost posters

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Reduce food waste at your business

Green business certification

About Sustainability at Work

Contact

Contact

Garbage and Recycling Hotline

wasteinfo@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7202

News

Sustainability at Work program changes: July 2021

The Sustainability at Work program and certification has been retired as of July, 2021. However, green business tips and resources are still available on the website, and program staff are still available to help Portland organizations with recycling, compost, and waste reduction.

News article

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