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On January 21st, NBIS presented a Global Issues and Perspectives Program for Antioch University Seattle’s Center for Creative Change
Transforming the Global Footprint
A conversation with business leaders who are creating social and environmental benefits through innovative business practices.
Transforming the Global Footprint
of American Business
A conversation with business leaders who are creating social and environmental benefits through innovative business practices.
Catch the recap on Ecozome
By-Product Synergy NW Network and
Shell Puget Sound Refinery
Come to the first NW Washington Waste-to-Profit
Workshop and Networking Event
February 18, 2010—11:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Skagit Valley College—Mount Vernon
(Gary Knutzen Cardinal Center)
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:
- Reduced resource use: energy, water, petroleum, natural resources
- Reduced processing and disposal costs of materials
- Business opportunities and economic development:
- Innovations in manufacturing
- Job creation
Explore your opportunities with business leaders from across Northwest Washington and the Puget Sound Region at our first Northwest Washington waste-to-profit workshop and networking event
Event Program & Resources include:
- Networking lunch and introductory program
- Success stories and results from By-Product Synergy NW member companies and others
- Fast track materials and resource exchange workshop
- On-site access to materials experts and technical resources
Additional Information: (206) 408-7194
Register Online hereFor invoices or purchase orders, please contact us.
Some of the many NW Washington 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!
Navigating the Business Frontier continues with:
Keystone Events
Getting Value out of Sustainability Reporting (Winter 2010)
How to embed sustainability into organizational systems and accelerate changeLeadership for Change (Spring 2010)
How to embed sustainability into organizational systems and accelerate change
Workshops & Roundtables
Building Your Sustainability Toolbox
We draw upon local experts who are pioneering best practices and leading their companies to sustainability advantage and profitability
Celebrating Sustainability Champions!
Watch for more details on our celebration of leaders in sustainability (Spring 2010)
Workshops and Professional Training
NBIS periodically offers in-depth training programs and workshops. Recent training events:
- Green Business Boot Camp
- Sustainability Using The Natural Step Framework
Networking Events
NBIS 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.
Regional Activities Events
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:
- Community Wide By-Product Synergy Event - February 18th, 2009
- Workshop and reception hosted by Belt Collins celebrating the first certifications through NBIS/Salmon-Safe Urban Landowner Initiative.
We collaborate with other organizations to help advance sustainability regionally and promote sustainable business best practices:
- Sustainable Cascadia
- Seeds of Compassion
- Seattle Green Festival
- Eco-April
- Global Washington
- Eastside Greendrinks
