Incorporating Sustainable Practices into Your Nonprofit
Presenters:
From the City of Portland:
Marlowe Kulley, Sustainability Advisor, Office of Sustainable Development
Mike O'Brien, Green Building Specialist, Office of Sustainable Development
Yvonne Garcia, Recycling Specialist, Office of Sustainable Development
Steve Hoyt-McBeth, SmartTrips Project Manager, Office of Transportation
Date: October 17, 2008
Time: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $25.00
Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) Nonprofit Member Fee: $22.50 - Find out more about NAO!
Registration includes continental breakfast
Not sure if your organization is a member of NAO? Check the NAO member list to find out.Â
Event Description:
TACS, the BEST Business Center and Ecotrust are pleased to bring you a half-day workshop for nonprofit organizations to assess and improve their environmental sustainability. We'll identify simple steps nonprofits can take to become more eco-friendly, and provide an overview of technical and financial assistance programs aimed at helping Portland's small businesses and nonprofits go green.
Topics will include:
- Sustainability planning
- Green building
- Transportation
- Recycling
- Waste prevention
Whether you want to start a recycling system in your office or create a comprehensive sustainability plan, incorporating green practices into your organization requires planning and can reduce energy use and save money. Find out what it takes to assess your organization's efficiency and learn about resources available to help you make necessary changes.
The BEST Business Center is a "one-stop shop" for organizations wanting to become greener and more profitable. They evaluate operations in the areas of energy, water, waste and recycling, purchasing, green building and transportation - www.bestbusinesscenter.org.
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Location
Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209
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