Braley & Graham Certified as an Eco-Logical Business

Portland, OR — February 17, 2003 — Braley & Graham in SW Portland has been certified as an Eco-Logical Business for achieving the highest standards in preventing pollution. The Eco-Logical Business program is unique in the nation, addressing solid waste as well as air quality, water quality and energy consumption. Customers who want to protect the environment are encouraged to ask for and patronize certified Eco-Logical Businesses. More information can be found on this website: www.ecobiz.org.

The Eco-Logical Business Automotive Services Program recognizes auto shops that implement pollution prevention measures beyond what is required by law. To qualify as an Eco-Biz, Braley & Graham has met rigorous standards in management of hazardous waste, cleaning procedures, recycling, employee involvement, energy and water reduction, wash water management, training and other areas that demonstrate a commitment to pollution prevention. Shop manager Cory Bome (503)292-8801 directed the implementation of best management practices at Braley & Graham to qualify for the program. Braley & Graham joins an elite group of certified Eco-Logical automotive services in the Portland area, and is third in Washington County to qualify as an Eco-Logical Business. Carr Chevrolet in Beaverton and Peter’s Auto Works in Tigard are the first two to receive this honor in Washington County. Braley & Graham’s Eco-Logical Business certification was granted after intensive evaluation by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Clean Water Services, both members of the Pollution Prevention Outreach Team. Other program sponsors are the Northwest Automotive Trades Association, Automotive Services Association, AAA of Oregon/Idaho, City of Portland, City of Gresham, City of Troutdale, Washington County, Metro, and Clackamas County.

Clean Water Services is a sanitary sewer and surface water management utility serving nearly 450,000 residents of urban Washington County and small portions of Multnomah County, Clackamas County, Lake Oswego, and Portland. Although Clean Water Services maintains a close working relationship with Washington County government, the District is a separately managed and financed utility.

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