Green Resources
Sustainability & Waste Reduction Resources
Reduce waste, support your community, and strengthen your bottom line. By reducing waste, recovering surplus food, and redirecting usable goods, Oregon hospitality operators can lower disposal costs, support neighbors in need, and make a positive impact in their communities.
The organizations and programs below can help restaurants, lodging properties, wineries, breweries, and other hospitality businesses reduce waste, comply with regulations, and identify practical opportunities to reuse, donate, and recover materials. While not a comprehensive list, these are trusted partners and resources that can help operators take meaningful steps toward more sustainable operations.
Food Recovery, Donation & Waste Compliance
Reduce food waste, recover surplus food, support Oregon communities, and comply with food waste regulations.
Oregon Food Bank
Donating safe, high-quality food and supplies to Oregon Food Bank is a meaningful way to support communities across the state. They partner directly with businesses to make the donation process simple and efficient, helping ensure surplus food reaches those who need it most.
Oregon Metro
Metro provides free technical assistance, food waste reduction guidance, and reusable serviceware resources for businesses in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Restaurants can access tools and support to meet regional food waste separation and diversion requirements.
Too Good To Go
Too Good To Go helps restaurants, bakeries, hotels, and other food businesses reduce waste by selling surplus food through its mobile app. Participating businesses recover revenue on unsold inventory while connecting with customers looking for discounted food.
SnowCap Community Charities
SnowCap provides food assistance and essential resources to families in need. Hospitality businesses can support their work by donating commercially packaged food items, including canned, fresh, frozen, or dried goods. Donations are tax-deductible and accepted M-F at the Pine Street entrance.
Blanchet House
Blanchet House provides meals, shelter, and recovery support to individuals in need in the Portland area. Hospitality businesses can support its mission through food donations, volunteer opportunities, in-kind contributions, or participation in the Hospitality Heroes program. Contact: 503.241.4340.
Furniture, Fixtures, Amenities & Materials Recovery
Extend the life of usable hospitality assets and reduce landfill waste.
Community Warehouse
Community Warehouse helps furnish homes for individuals and families in need throughout the Portland area. Hotels and businesses can donate furniture, mattresses, and other household goods, helping reduce landfill waste while supporting the community. Donations are tax-deductible, and pickup may be available. Contact: Jam Shepherd at 971-865-5285.
Clean the World
Clean the World helps hotels divert used soap and amenity bottles from landfills through its hospitality recycling program. Recovered materials are recycled or repurposed into hygiene products, and participating properties receive sustainability impact tracking and reporting.
Reuse & Circular Economy Programs
Replace single-use products with reusable alternatives.
Revino
Revino is a Pacific Northwest-based Certified B Corp helping beverage producers transition from single-use to reusable glass bottles. They offer standardized refillable bottles, bottle washing services, and consulting for wineries, breweries, and other operators looking to reduce packaging waste.
Rogue To Go
Rogue To Go is a Southern Oregon nonprofit operating a reusable takeout container program for restaurants, cafés, and grocers. Customers can return and exchange containers throughout the network, helping businesses reduce single-use packaging waste while supporting Oregon's reusable container initiatives.
By partnering with these organizations, you can extend the life of your goods, reduce waste, and make a tangible difference in your community.