EcoBiz, which is short for Eco-Logical Business, is a certification program recognizing businesses that reach high standards in environmental protection. The completely free and voluntary program is designed to prevent and minimize solid waste, air and water pollution.

The EcoBiz certification is developed and administered by the POLLUTION PREVENTION OUTREACH TEAM, a group of pollution prevention experts from seven agencies in the Portland metro area.

There are EcoBiz programs for two types of businesses: LANDSCAPE SERVICES and AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES.

Customers benefit from EcoBiz by being able to easily find a company that they know is using the most environmentally safe and healthy practices. EcoBiz certified companies must use a suite of approved best management practices and meet standards for employee education and training, in addition to passing an on-site visit.

EcoBiz certified businesses benefit by receiving free marketing and advertising and being recognized as leaders in their industry.