May 27, 2010

ZWA Receives Vision Award

The International Sustainable Development Foundation is pleased to announce that the Zero Waste Alliance received Sustainable Business Oregon‘s “Vision Award” on May 27, 2010.

The Vision Award is presented to a nonprofit or governmental entity that has established a forward-looking approach toward creating a sustainable economy.

Accepting the award on behalf of ZWA, Executive Director Cheyenne Chapman recognized the leadership of Larry Chalfan in founding ZWA in 1999 and the many team members, supporters and stakeholders that have contributed to its growing success over the years.

In addition to the Vision Award, Sustainable Business Oregon honors organizations that are pushing the envelope to provide innovative sustainability solutions for business and commerce. Recipients are companies that demonstrate new and creative products, services or approaches that serve to strengthen a sustainable economy. The recipients were FMYI Inc. – small business, Miller Paint Co. – medium business and Truitt Brothers Inc. – large business.

About Sustainable Business Oregon. A publication of the Portland Business Journal, Sustainable Business Oregon is dedicated to covering the news and issues of interest to Oregon’s sustainable economy and giving voice to a growing community of experts in sustainability and business across the state of Oregon.