David Scott of Ernie Smith Insurance has been a long-time participant in the GREAT Business Program. “I actually was part of meetings when Metro was forming “BRAG… Business Resource Assistance Group” back in the late 1990s. David has made resource conservation a part of his business from day one. Most recently he had a full LED lighting upgrade completed at his business. “The light is excellent, and the system will pay for itself in about 2 years, I’ll be saving money every month after that.” Upgrading your lighting to LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a smart way to reduce your energy usage, and with the price of LEDs coming down so much over the past few years, now is an excellent time to consider an upgrade. The Energy Trust of Oregon provides rebates on LED systems, and can connect you with trade allies who receive training and support from Energy Trust to stay up to date on the latest Energy Trust standards, incentives, and quality requirements.” In the City of Gresham, Chris Walker of PGE can also assist you in this process and provide insight for free.

Print: Prove to your coworkers that you're right, be a recycling ninja, reduce your organization's garbage bill, and be a leader at your office. Print out some recycling posters. 

Web Tool: Metro's Find a Recycler is an excellent tool for figuring out how to best dispose of all kinds of items. It will also let you know where are the closest options, and what their hours are.

Call: Metro's Recycling Information Center can answer your toughest recycling questions over the phone. Give them a call at 503.234.3000

The City of Gresham's free GREAT Business Program assists organizations in reducing waste, water and energy and certifies them for their sustainable efforts.