SBO Dispatch: Nike's waterless dye job; Oregon banning ivory sales?; PNNL's new director

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March 12, 2015

Top Stories From 30 liters to zero: Nike expands waterless dying to more products Nike's decades-long effort to soften its environmental impact hit another milestone this week with the release of the second product that uses its waterless dying technology.   Meet the new director of the Northwest's premier research lab Dr. Steven Ashby was named director of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, which is one of 17 labs in the U.S. Department of Energy.   Portland sends 1M tons of trash to landfills a year. Can it do better? The regional government Metro is about to solicit proposals for alternative garbage disposal. A big question: Will residents pay higher garbage rates for better outcomes?   Oregon Zoo touts anti-ivory sales bill Legislation pending in Salem would close a loophole in federal law by banning sale of any ivory article or rhinoceros horn in the state.   Connect with us More Headlines Who will suffer if Oregon's snow pack and spring rains stay below normal? A wine maker's take on Oregon's crazy low-snow weather After Trader Joe's fracas, natural grocer makes more Portland moves Propane terminal rejected in Longview Computational scientist tapped to lead Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

This week's SBO poll Would you pay more for garbage service to keep your trash out of landfills? Green Jobs Environmental Manager — Vigor Industrial Senior Environmental Manager — Schnitzer Steel Railroad Compliance Specialist — Oregon Department of Transportation (Rail) Public Works Director — City of Beaverton Environmental Services Director — City of Portland Event Calendar Featured Event: Trends and Best Practices in Sustainability and Green Building March 19 AIA Portland explores how advanced sustainability outcomes occur at the intersection of people and technology and can be supported in the design process through modeling, analysis, benchmarking, research, education and more. Click here to learn more and RSVP.   March 12 — NEBC Portland Pub Mixer March 19 — Trends and Best Practices in Sustainability and Green Building March 22, 29, April 12, 19, 25 and 29: Basics of Going Solar Courses March 25 — Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast April 10 — Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour April 16 — Oregon's Energy Future Conference April 18 — Celebrate Earth Day at SOLVE-IT 2015 Event View full calendar

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