SBO Dispatch: New Seasons solves compost dilemma; Better bucks for Better Beans

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October 23, 2014

Top Stories As Metro stymies grocery composting, New Seasons finds a clever fix Portland-area grocers unite to find an intriguing solution to Metro's new policy — coming Nov. 1 — against waxed cardboard boxes in the commercial food waste stream.   Climate Solutions taps Ecotrust vet to lead Oregon office Economist Kristen Sheeran to lead environmental group as it tackles climate change, coal exports and other thorny climate challenges.   With $1.5M round, Better Beans gets better bucks The Portland company wants to make beans a protein staple closes a $1.5 million Series A round with a social impact fund.   Oregon holds steady in national energy rankings The eighth annual State Efficiency Scorecard is out and Oregon is still at the top.   Connect with us More Headlines Daimler gets out of the Tesla game after selling its shares for a tidy sum GDiapers raises money, founders will leave Portland How to stop an odd source of invasive species in Oregon

This week's SBO poll Cold weather is upon us. What are you doing to save energy on heating? Green Jobs Ben & Jerry's Store Manager — New Avenues for Youth Business Intelligence Analyst — PECI Botanic Specialist II (Natural Resources Ecologist) — City of Portland Interior Designer/Interior Architect — ZGF Oregon State Director — The Nature Conservancy Event Calendar Featured Event: Climate Solutions 6th Annual Dinner This premier climate and clean energy fundraiser, featuring a keynote by Nike's Hannah Jones, will bring together leaders from all sectors of the clean energy economy, environmental advocates, and elected officials. Nov. 20 in Portland. Learn more & RSVP   Oct. 23 — 2014 Oregon Wood Solutions Fair Oct. 29 — An Inside Look at Oregon's Clean Fuels Program Oct. 29 — Solar Oregon Annual Social Nov. 6 — NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Nov. 18 — Urban Forestry Summit: Creating Effective Policy for Increasing Tree Canopy View full calendar

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