Business Assistance Program - DEQ
http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/bap/index.htm
Oregon’s Business Assistance Program (BAP) provides technical assistance on air quality rules and related environmental issues. We help small businesses understand what rules apply to them and find practical, cost-effective solutions to their environmental concerns. The BAP works with trade associations, interest groups, suppliers, and directly with business owners.

Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow
http://www.portlandonline.com/osd/index.cfm?c=41891
BEST (Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow) provides assistance to area businesses and recognition for their accomplishments. Resource experts from the City of Portland's Energy, Water, and Environmental Services Bureaus help businesses learn the latest on pollution prevention, energy efficiency, waste reduction and water efficiency.

Celilo Group Media
http://www.celilo.net
Expanding markets for sustainable products.

Climate Neutral Network
http://climateneutralnetwork.org/
The Climate Neutral Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping companies, communities and consumers achieve a net zero impact on Earth's climate. Building and promoting a new Climate Cool marketplace through the development of profitable products and partnerships is the core mission of the Climate Neutral Network.

Earth Share of Oregon
http://www.earthshare-oregon.org/
Earth Share of Oregon (ESOR) is a federation of 68 leading local and national non-profit conservation groups that provides a convenient way for Oregonians to support conservation and healthy communities. In 2000, with 32 local conservation groups, the Environmental Federation of Oregon (EFO) decided to take another step forward in supporting the quality of life in Oregon by joining Earth Share and becoming Earth Share of Oregon. With this change, Earth Share of Oregon supporters now have the benefit of choosing to fund national and global conservation causes as well as Oregon efforts.

Eco-logical Business Program
http://www.ecobiz.org/
The Eco-Logical Business/Automotive Services Program is a joint project of the Automotive Service Association, the Pacific Automotive Trades Association, and the Pollution Prevention Outreach Team Portland. Gresham, Troutdale, Clackamas and Washington counties, Unified Sewerage Agency, Metro and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, with the support of AAA of Oregon/Idaho and Oregon State Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG). This program recognizes businesses that reach the highest standards in minimizing their environmental impact.

HDR Sustainable Design Services
http://www.hdrgreen.com
Human activity impacts the environment in many different ways. Issues such as air quality, resource availability, water quality, species and habitat destruction, and human health are greatly affected by built environment we create. Decisions made today have the potential to impact people and the environment for generations to come. By addressing sustainability in decision making, there is an opportunity to find solutions that benefit the environment and people, while still being financially sound. As professionals in the building industry we play a vital role in this process. HDR has a corporate commitment to sustainability. We believe it's our professional responsibility to our employees, clients, the industry, and the environment. As service providers, we strive to provide each client with exemplary services that provide value on many levels. Ultimately, we understand that planning, designing and constructing projects that conserve resources and minimize damage to the environment and ourselves serves our clients and our future as well.

Integrated Resource Management, Inc.
http://www.irmforestry.com/
Established in January 1994, Integrated Resource Management is a forest resource management company, dedicated to planning and implementation of management objectives within a sustainable forestry framework.

Meeting Strategies Worldwide
http://www.meetingstrategiesworldwide.com
Training,consulting and managing organizations on environmentally responsible conferences and events.

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
http://www.nwalliance.org/
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is a non-profit group of electric utilities, state governments, public interest groups and efficiency industry representatives. Under this partnership, these entities support regional programs that make affordable, energy-efficient products and services available in the marketplace. Using energy more efficiently lowers the long-term cost and environmental impact of the region's electricity system, resulting in a healthier economy and cleaner environment.

Northwest Environmental Business Council
http://www.nebc.org
The Northwest Environmental Business Council in Portland was established to help you identify the leading professionals in the environmental industry in the Northwest. The organization is a resource for your environmental procurement needs.

Oregon Commercial Waste Reduction Clearinghouse
http://www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/cwrc.html
Half the waste landfilled each year in Oregon comes from the commercial sector--about 1.3 million tons! Implementing waste prevention and reuse techniques will help preserve our natural resources and prevent pollution. This clearinghouse was created to provide the commercial sector with the tools needed to save capital rather than filling a dumpster with unused byproducts and preventable waste. This site includes information to enable you to set up a program, general education and promotion materials, success stories, information on funding and tax credit programs, commercial laws and regulations, and who to call.

Oregon DEQ - Pollution Prevention Program
http://www.deq.state.or.us/programs/p2/Webflyer.htm
With increasing public concern over environmental quality and worker safety, as well as the liability associated with industrial spills and accidents, many companies are finding that the best way to manage pollution and waste is through a pollution prevention program. This link directs you to information on Industry and the Environment: Pollution Prevention Opportunities.

Oregon DEQ's Solid Waste Tax Credits
http://www.deq.state.or.us/msd/taxcredits/txcp.htm
Recycling businesses in Oregon are eligible for the Pollution Control Facility Tax Credit, the Reclaimed Plastic Tax Credit, and the Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit. Depending on which tax credit you apply for, the amount of the credit against Oregon taxes due is either 35% or 50% of the capital value of eligible recycling facilities or equipment over five to ten years.

Oregon Geospatial Data Clearinghouse
http://gis.oregon.gov/DAS/IRMD/GEO/alphalist.shtml
The Oregon Geospatial Data Clearinghouse is a library of natural and human resource data that serves as a framework for integrating data from many different sources to help solve sustainability problems.

Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP)
http://www.omep.org/
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) is a not-for-profit team of manufacturing professionals whose mission is to help small to medium-sized Oregon manufacturers transform the way they do business and become more competitive.

Oregon Natural Step Network
http://www.ortns.org
The Oregon Natural Step Network, a project of the non-profit Northwest Earth Institute, supports organizations interested in using The Natural Step framework for sustainability. It is founded on the principle that businesses and organizations can reduce their impact on the environment while enhancing their overall efficiency and effectiveness. The Network seeks to align business and government practices with natural cycles that support the web of life.

Oregon Wood Innovation Center - OSU Department of Wood Science & Engineering
http://owic.oregonstate.edu
The Oregon Wood Innovation Center, a part of Oregon State University's Extension Forestry program, is committed to serving the state's wood products industry. Whether it be through educational programs that develop quality control improvement programs in sawmills, introduce scanning technology on the cut line, or assist small entrepreneurial firms to incorporate strategic planning, the team can help the industry increase its profitability, fiber recovery, and competitiveness.

Portland Greenmap
http://www.inforain.org/interactivemapping/greenmapper.htm
Community Sustainability resource for places, services, and events that promote sustainable or 'green' living. Our mission is to increase community awareness of and connection to places of environmental and social significance in Portland through locally-created maps, enabling residents to make more responsible choices.

Shorebank Pacific
http://www.eco-bank.com
Shorebank Pacific is a commercial bank building economic relationships that maintain ecological integrity, while fostering businesses and job growth. Find out about EcoDeposits® and FDIC-insured accounts that provide an opportunity for depositors to participate in the Bank’s conservation development mission while receiving personal service and competitive rates. ShoreBank Pacific also lends to small businesses and provides information on conservation improvements that can increase a borrower's bottom line and the value of their business.

Sustainable Industries Journal
http://www.sijournal.com
The Pacific Northwest's first trade publication for sustainable industries explores "economic gain through environmental innovation." SIJ contains engaging news features, hard-hitting special reports and regional news nuggets spanning four core industry sectors: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Energy, Green Building, and Recycled Markets.

The Business Enterprise Center, Inc.
http://www.thebec.com
Mid Willamette Valley's business accelerator focusing on hi tech including sustainable energy conversion--bio fuels, power sources

Trexler Climate + Energy Services, Inc
http://www.climateservices.com
Trexler Climate + Energy Services, Inc. is a recognized leader in the emerging field of climate change risk management and in identifying and implementing greenhouse gas emissions reduction and offset strategies. Site contains information on developing forestry mitigation projects.

Waste Reduction Action Information Network
http://www.wrain.org
WRAIN's vision is to provide an open discussion for neighboring businesses to exchange information and resources. WRAIN strives to conserve natural resources and to preserve Oregon's natural beauty. This site will include resources for businesses interested in waste reduction and recycling tips from those actively working in this field.

Western Juniper Commercialization Project
http://juniper.oregonstate.edu
The Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) Commercialization Project is the result of discussions during a 1991 focus group of wood products manufacturers organized by the USDA Forest Service's Winema National Forest in southcentral Oregon. The purpose of the focus group was to identify critical issues from a manufacturer's perspective, potential areas of cooperation, and who could consider working together with the Forest Service, and other government and non-profit economic development organizations.

Zero Waste Alliance
http://www.zerowaste.org
The Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) is a Portland, Oregon-based non-profit alliance of universities, government organizations, businesses and individuals who are committed to work toward a more sustainable future. It assists organizations in obtaining cost savings, competitive advantages and reduced environmental impacts through the application of the tools of industrial ecology coupled with the use of Zero Waste visionary goal. Emphasis is placed on full systems-thinking, management systems and green chemistry. The ZWA provides management support, training and education, and technical services including a research and a resource clearinghouse that identifies resources to help organizations wishing to reduce their environmental impacts.

Co-op America
http://www.coopamerica.org
Co-op America provides the economic strategies, organizing power and practical tools for businesses and individuals to address today's social and environmental problems. Co-op America is a leading force in educating and empowering our nation's people and businesses to make significant improvements through the economic system.

Green Star
http://www.greenstarinc.org/
Green Star is a voluntary program created in Anchorage, Alaska in 1990. Green Star encourages organizations to incorporate techniques of waste reduction, energy efficiency and pollution prevention into their daily activities. The Green Star Standards have been designed for organizations of any size and type. The Standards are straight forward and attainable.

GreenBiz.com
http://www.greenbiz.com/
GreenBiz.com is a content-rich resource on business, the environment, and the bottom line. It contains descriptions of, and links to, thousands of organizations, tools, award programs, mentoring programs, and government offices aimed at helping companies of all sizes and sectors align environmental responsibility with business success. Hundreds of reports, checklists, backgrounders, and other resources are available for download. GreenBiz.com also contains daily news and feature articles on business and the environment; monthly columnists, including an Ask the Experts feature; a job- and resume-posting service; and GREENBUZZ, a free e-mail newsletter. All resources are free without restriction. Produced by the nonprofit Green Business Network.

Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities Partnership
http://www.hfhcp.org
The Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities Partnership, a program of Sustainable Northwest,is a collaborative network of wood products businesses and non-profits dedicated to stimulating opportunities for forest restoration and producing and marketing the by-products of those activities. The Partnership provides access to a a wide range of sustainable wood products.

Industrial Materials Exchange (IMEX)
http://www.govlink.org/hazwaste/business/imex/
IMEX, the Industrial Materials Exchange, is a free service designed to match businesses that produce wastes, industrial by-products, or surplus materials with businesses that need them. The bimonthly print catalog, and this homepage, list wanted or available materials. By utilizing IMEX, waste generators can be matched with waste users.

Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center
http://www.pprc.org/
The Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center is a non-profit organization that is a leading source of high quality, unbiased pollution prevention information in the Northwest. PPRC works collaboratively with business, government, non-government organizations, and other sectors to promote environmental protection through pollution prevention.

Reusable Building Materials Exchange
http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/exchange/building.asp
The Reusable Building Materials Exchange (RBME) is a convenient new way for contractors and home remodelers in King County to easily exchange small or large quantities of reusable or surplus building materials. This online service is provided at no cost to the user.

Shorebank Enterprise Group
http://www.sbpac.com/
Shorebank Enterprise provides comprehensive resources that support the long-term growth of enterprises and community organizations interested in participating in the conservation economy. This site provides information on new and emerging markets, access to capital, business management services, and trends and highlights in the conservation economy.

Sustainable Connections
http://www.sconnect.org/
Sustainable Connections is a membership network of Northwest Washington local businesses, farms, and citizens, working together to increase prosperity while strengthening community and maintaining a healthy environment. Our core assets are the strengths, talents, and vision of our members and friends and the natural assets and resources of our NW Washington environment. Together, we envision a region of clean water, healthy forests, walkable communities, meaningful jobs for everyone, thriving family farms and locally owned businesses, and people working together to make this vision a reality.

Business for Social Responsibility
http://www.bsr.org
BSR is a membership organization for companies of all sizes and sectors. BSR’s mission is to be the leading global resource providing members with innovative products and services that help companies be commercially successful in ways that demonstrate respect for ethical values, people, communities, and the environment.

Center for Clean Products and Clean Technologies
http://eerc.ra.utk.edu/ccpct/index.html
The Center for Clean Products and Clean Technologies in Knoxville, TN focuses on pollution prevention through design of manufacturing processes. Extended Product Responsibility focuses on product systems. It relies on life-cycle analysis to identify opportunities to prevent pollution and reduce resource and energy use in each stage of the product chain through changes in product design and process technology. Download a copy of the report “Extended Product Responsibility: A New Principle for Product-Oriented Pollution Prevention.”

Center of Environmental Leadership in Business - Climate Change Program
http://www.celb.org/xp/CELB/programs/climate
The Center for Environmental Leadership in Business provides a new forum for collaboration between the private sector and the environmental community. The Center promotes business practices that reduce industry’s ecological footprint, contribute to conservation, and create value for the companies that adopt them. The result is a net benefit for the global environment and for participating companies. The Climate Change program works with companies to reduce and offset their greenhouse gas emissions in their own operations as well as investments in carbon and energy offsets.

Center of Environmental Leadership in Business - Forestry Program
http://www.celb.org/xp/CELB/programs/forestry
The Center for Environmental Leadership in Business provides a new forum for collaboration between the private sector and the environmental community. The Center promotes business practices that reduce industry’s ecological footprint, contribute to conservation, and create value for the companies that adopt them. The result is a net benefit for the global environment and for participating companies. The Forestry program is working with companies and conservation groups to develop business practices that conserve primary forests while meeting society's wood fiber needs.

Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development
http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/
The U.S. Department of Energy offers this comprehensive menu of information and services on how your community can adopt sustainable development as a strategy for well-being. From this site you can access case studies of other communities implementing sustainability, locate technical and financial resources, access model codes and ordinances other communities have used to implement sustainable development and access other useful reading materials, websites, and upcoming events related a variety of topical areas in sustainability.

Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies
http://www.ceres.org/
CERES is a non-profit coalition of investors, public pension funds, foundations, labor unions, and environmental, religious and public interest groups, working in partnership with companies toward the common goal of corporate environmental responsibility worldwide. CERES has developed a set of ten principles which comprise a comprehensive code of conduct for corporations.

Financial Incentives for a Business to Invest in Renewable Energy Systems
http://www.dsireusa.org/
There are a variety of financial incentives available on the utility, state government, and Federal government level for businesses to invest in or purchase renewable energy systems. The information on this site is only a general guide. Many of the programs described are affected by year-to-year budget cycles and appropriations. You should consult state and Federal tax codes and/or a certified public accountant or tax attorney to determine exact eligibility and provisions for the financial incentives described below.

Global Environment and Technology Foundation
http://www.getf.org/
The Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF), a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation, is making a difference by promoting the development and use of innovative technology to achieve sustainable development. For nearly a decade, GETF has brought industry, government and communities together to address environmental challenges with innovative solutions.

Global Environmental Management Initiative
http://www.gemi.org/
The Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI) is a non-profit organization of leading companies dedicated to fostering environmental, health and safety excellence worldwide through the sharing of tools and information in order for business to help business achieve environmental excellence. Through the collaborative efforts of its members, GEMI also promotes a worldwide business ethic for environmental, health and safety management and sustainable development through example and leadership.

Global Network of Environment and Technology
http://www.gnet.org/
GNET is an award-winning environmental technology, news and business center that promotes the use of innovative environmental technologies. This site is made possible by a cooperative agreement from the National Energy Technology Laboratory and the Department of Energy's Office of Science and Technology.

Green Offices – Coop America
http://www.coopamerica.org/greenbusiness/
This site is for those of you interested in going green in the office, whether you run a small business or work for a Fortune 500, manage a staff of ten or work out of your home. It covers the benefits of greening your office and uncovers green building myths. It offers examples of companies whose offices have benefited from being green. There are tips on home offices, facts about fax machines (and other equipment) and easy ways to start the process. It also talks about the symptoms and dangers of a sick building and who to call for help.

Social Venture Network
http://www.svn.org
SVN promotes new models and leadership for socially and environmentally sustainable business in the 21st century. We champion this effort through initiatives, information services and forums that strengthen our community and empower our members to work together on behalf of their shared vision.

Sustainable Business Network
http://sbn.netforchange.com/
Network for Change is currently developing this website in partnership with the EnviroLink Network and the Animal Concerns Community as a comprehensive resource for individuals, organizations and businesses working for social and environmental change.

Sustainable Business.com
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/
In the coming century, the transition to sustainability will change the types of businesses that exist and the products they produce. The way we structure and manage our economy will be fundamentally different. Sustainability is, in commercial terms a business driver of immense significance. This website features four main sections: Sustainable Business Insider, Business Opportunities, Green Dream Jobs, and SustainableBusiness.com Library.

The Center for Environmental Leadership in Business
http://www.celb.org/
The Center for Environmental Leadership in Business provides a new forum for collaboration between the private sector and the environmental community. The Center promotes business practices that reduce industry’s ecological footprint, contribute to conservation, and create value for the companies that adopt them. The result is a net benefit for the global environment and for participating companies. In collaboration with industry leaders, other environmental organizations, and academia, the Center develops and demonstrates innovative, replicable business practices that focus on three critical issues: biodiversity, water, and climate change.

TransFair USA - Fair Trade certification
http://www.transfairusa.org
TransFair empowers disadvantaged producers and US consumers through direct and equitable trade. The Fair Trade model guarantees a decent living for family farmers and protects the earth through: direct trade; a fair price; timely credit; and support for sustainable agriculture. As the first and only independent certifier of Fair Trade practices in the US, TransFair monitors the Fair Trade supply chain from crop to cup and raises consumer awareness to build the market for Fair Trade Certified products. TransFair currently certifies Fair Trade coffee, tea and cocoa, and works with over 200 companies, including Starbucks, Seattle's Best and other industry leaders.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Extended Product Responsibility
http://www.epa.gov/epr/
Visit this site for information on Extended Product Responsibility and resources to help you reduce the life cycle environmental effects of your company’s products.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Small Business Gateway
http://www.epa.gov/smallbusiness/
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gateway to environmental information and contacts for small businesses.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Small Business Ombudsman
http://www.epa.gov/sbo/
Established in 1982, the Office of the Small Business Ombudsman serves as an effective conduit for small businesses to access EPA and facilitates communications between the small business community and the Agency.

WRI's Sustainable Enterprise Program
http://www.wri.org/sep/index.html
For more than a decade, WRI's Sustainable Enterprise Program has harnessed the power of business to create profitable solutions to environment and development challenges. WRI is the only organization that brings together corporations, entrepreneurs, investors, and business schools to accelerate change in business practice. The program improves people's lives and the environment by helping business leaders and new markets thrive.

BioMaxx Systems Inc.
http://www.biomaxxsystems.com
BioMaxx Systems Inc corporate mandate is to promote clean, efficient and safe energy alternatives and to reduce emissions and control green house gas emissions for the Global alternative fuel markets.

International Network for Environmental Management
http://www.inem.org/
INEM, the International Network for Environmental Management, is a non-profit, non-partisan, world federation of national associations for environmental management and sustainable development. INEM aims to help companies improve their environmental and economic performance.

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
http://www.oecd.org/topic/0,2686,en_2649_37425_1_1_1_1_37425,00.html
Sustainable development is one of the five priority areas for the future work of OECD and the organization has dedicated an entire section of their website to this topic. Here you can read reports on the Sustainable Development Initiative and summary reports from various conferences relating to this topic.

World Business Council for Sustainable Development
http://www.wbcsd.ch/
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development is a coalition of some 140 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development, i.e. environmental protection, social equity and economic growth. Members are drawn from 30 countries and more than 20 major industrial sectors.

World Resources Institute
http://www.wri.org/
The World Resources Institute in Washington D.C. provides information, ideas, and solutions to global environmental problems. WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment for current and future generations. Their program meets global challenges by using knowledge to catalyze public and private action.

Zero Emissions Research Institute
http://www.zeri.org/
ZERI seeks to create a new paradigm of sustainable industry by targeting zero gaseous, liquid and solid emissions, and by making Zero Emissions a world-wide industry standard.