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Boeing and Alaska Airlines Lauded for Environmental Leadership
Two staples of Washington state ’ s economy , Boeing and Alaska Airlines , were highlighted in a report last fall titled , “ Bright Green in an Emerald City ,” for their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through more precise and direct routing through satellite-based , rather than groundbased navigation .
The report was compiled by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce , which found that carbon emissions reductions from each of the efficiently-routed flights equaled what a small car would emit driving from Seattle to Minneapolis , the Puget Sound Business Journal reports .
In addition , the chamber ’ s report also highlighted Alaska Air ’ s weight reductions . A simple change from glass beer bottles to cans lowered fuel consumption by 1,000 gallons .
The companies ’ efforts are on top of their partnership with the Port of Seattle to supply sustainable aviation biofuels to reduce carbon emissions in Washington state and around the world .
Other employers that contributed to the report include Amazon , Microsoft , The Nature Conservancy , NBBJ , Nucor , Puget Sound Energy , Starbucks , Touchstone , the University of Washington , Virginia Mason and Weyerhaeuser .
A Sweet Partnership : Marshawn Lynch , Seattle Chocolates Team Up on Beast Mode Bars
Marshawn Lynch , the beloved former Seattle Seahawk running back , is adding to his Beast Mode brand . This time , though , may seem just a bit sweeter , thanks to a partnership with Seattle Chocolates .
Beast Mode bars have been in the works for the better part of a year , The Seattle Times reports . The candy line includes milk chocolate bars in three flavors : Mint Kookie N ’ Milk , Smore ’ s Bar N ’ Milk and P-Nut Butter Pretzel Bar .
Why no dark chocolate ? AWB member and Seattle Chocolates CEO Jean Thompson told the paper that Lynch doesn ’ t like dark chocolate .
Thompson and her company were featured in AWB ’ s successful 2015 Grow Here campaign that highlights the good employers do in the community and some of the challenges business owners face to remain both competitive and innovative .
The candy is available online at itsugar . com as well as at the Beast Mode store in California . A portion of sales will benefit Lynch ’ s Fam 1st Family Foundation .
AWB Member Larry Treleven Named to Pest Management Professional Magazine Hall of Fame
Third generation pest professional , accomplished local business leader and longtime AWB member Larry Treleven was named to Pest Management Professional magazine ’ s Hall of Fame on Oct . 17 .
Treleven is vice president and co-owner of Sprague Pest Solutions in Tacoma and has been with the company since 1971 , leading its growth from a small family operation to one of America ’ s top 50 pest management companies .
“ I am certainly humbled at this honor and join an esteemed list of previous inductees who have contributed so much to the pest management industry ,” Treleven said in a press release . “ I share this honor with my family and coworkers who have not only supported me throughout my career but who share their talents and friendship with me each and every day .”
In addition to AWB , Televen is active with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber , Tacoma Rotary Club , Goodwill Industries , Franciscan Health System and Washington Building Owners & Managers Association .
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