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By-product Synergy NW is a collaboration of Puget Sound area businesses, technical experts and advisors helping member companies discover and implement materials exchange, re-use and waste reduction strategies that are contributing to:
Savings and efficiencies for companies:
Event Program & Resources include:
Registration:
$75 (includes lunch and program)
$50 Members of By-Product Synergy NW and NBIS
$50 Government and non-profit agencies
$35 Full-time Students
Additional Information: (206) 408-7194
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Some of the many industries that will be participating:
Aerospace, Agriculture, Communications, Construction, Education, Engineering, Food & Agriculture, Government Agencies, Healthcare, IT, Manufacturing, Marine, Military, Non-Profit, Ports, Recycling, Refineries, Renewable Energy, Retail/Recycling, Seafood, Service Providers, Technology, Utilities, Wood-Paper-Pulp...and more!
Six Solutions for Sustainable Business
NBIS Eco Hourpresented by
Networking for professionals leveraging sustainability in the workplace.
NBIS Eco-Hour is a popular social event for NBIS members and friends. Eco-Hours are hosted by NBIS member companies and provide an opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and learn about innovative businesses in our community. In addition to networking and refreshments, Matt Bauer, president and co-founder of BetterWorld Telecom and representatives from BGI will discuss their collaborative BetterWork project and the framework that is considered by many to be the lowest hanging fruit in the battle to mitigate climate change.
Following the Eco-Hour, NBIS guests are invited to join a brief information session hosted by BGI about its pioneering MBA and Certificate programs in Sustainable Business. The schedule of events is as follows:
Come for all or any part of this informative and inspiring social event
FREE for NBIS members, $15 for non-members.
Spend a value-packed day connecting with eco-entrepreneurs + business leaders featuring over 50 speakers who are cutting edge visionaries, sustainability experts and forward thinking individuals who will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to make your business more sustainable. Mary Rose will moderate a panel on: Developing Your Sustainability Plan: Framework and Process to Advance Sustainable Objectives featuring Yancy Wright, Sellen Construction, Steve Rybolt, Port of Seattle/SeaTac, and William Morani, Holland America. Learn more.
Remember to use the "NBIS" code and get a discount when you register.

NBIS Accelerating Sustainability Series Keystone Event
Whether you are new to The Natural Step framework or you have received previous training, in this program you will learn how to effectively utilize the principles in guiding decision-making and constructing a strategic sustainability program. Dr. Russell Barton, partner and co-founder, EKOS International, assists vanguard companies in designing and implementing strategies that combine world class management technology and strategic sustainability. Other speakers TBD.
NBIS Accelerating Sustainability Series Keystone Event
The Outdoor Industry is an exemplary case study of how a few visionary companies are transforming their industry. Come hear local Outdoor Industry representatives discuss their companies’ sustainability achievements, their leadership in the Outdoor Industry Eco -Working Group, and the launch of a revolutionary Eco-Index for outdoor recreational products. Speakers TBD.
NBIS periodically offers in-depth training programs and workshops. Recent training events:
Networking EventsNBIS Eco-Hour is a popular social hour for NBIS members and friends. Each almost monthly Eco-Hour is hosted by an NBIS member company and provides an opportunity for members to showcase their companies and share a bit about their work. Eco-Hour emphasizes one of the values of NBIS: bringing people together across industries to get acquainted and learn from each other. NBIS Eco-Hours are scheduled throughout the year. Interested in hosting an Eco-Hour? Contact us.
Roundtables: NBIS hosts lunchtime roundtable discussions on topics of interest to professionals working on sustainability in their companies and organizations. We welcome suggestions for topics.
NBIS creates events that invite the community to learn about or participate in our regional programs. These include By-Product Synergy NW and Salmon-Safe .
Recent events include:
We collaborate with other organizations to help advance sustainability regionally and promote sustainable business best practices: