Students Take Waste Reduction Experiences into the Workplace
Where are the students today who helped us achieve some remarkable environmental results in reducing waste at Portland International Airport? That’s the question we ask as we celebrate…
Tag: Environmental
Rising to the EcoChallenge
When our Shannon Tocchini borrowed a sewing machine from colleague Ellen Ridgeway to create Halloween costumes for her purebred Whippets Sucia, Fraya and Matia, it aligned…
See How Portland Roasting Coffee Serves up Sustainability
You probably know how local options like Portland Roasting Coffee make Portland International Airport unique. Now learn about green leadership. This month we interviewed Zac…
Find Solar Power at Your Fingertips at PDX
Have you ever wondered how the weather affects solar energy production in the Pacific Northwest? Check real-time data at Portland International Airport to see how…
Celebrating 15 Years: Learn Our Top Innovations with PSU (Video)
How can you set the standard for excellence in waste minimization at airports? Teaming up with Portland State University is a great start. Since 2003,…
How Do You Divert 7 Tons of Waste in One Day?
Can you picture what an international airport garage sale might look like? Probably a lot like our fall cleanup at Portland International Airport. It’s our…
Nick Atwell: Forest Path Leads to Career Path for Wildlife Manager
How does Portland International Airport keep wildlife away from the runways? Find out from Nick Atwell, who runs our airport wildlife hazard management program, and learn…
Honey Harvest at Headquarters (Video)
See our own Troy Graham and Suzette Pump suit up for the annual honey harvest at headquarters. Our team maintains the honeybee hive located on top of our 10,000-square-foot eco-roof. Flowering sedum…
PDX Green Plates Serve Up Sustainability
The results are in… Thanks for helping make our Green Plate pilot project a success. About half of our customers chose sustainable, durable dishware reducing…
Going the Distance for Portland Harbor and Team USA
We caught up with Heidi Bullock this month to ask about her important work on the Portland Harbor and her involvement with Team USA. Here’s what…