SALEM, Ore. – DeSantis Landscapes has recently been named as one of the 100 Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon through a survey conducted by Oregon Business magazine. Based on Oregon Business magazines’ widely recognized 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon project, the 100 Best Green Companies were determined by an anonymous […]
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DeSantis Landscapes is named first commercial Ecological Business Landscaper in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. – DeSantis Landscapes is the first commercial landscape contractor to be awarded certification as an EcoLogical (EcoBiz) Landscaper by the Pollution Prevention Outreach team in Oregon. The Landscaper Services Program recognizes landscape design, installation and maintenance service contractors that reach the highest standards in minimizing environmental impact. For DeSantis, the commitment to sustainability has […]
Read MoreSustainable Landscaping: Don’t Leave the Outside of the Building Out
This is an article that I wrote that appeared in the Daily Journal of Commerce last year. Still relevant today… Dean DeSantis There is no doubt that the Portland design-build community is in the middle of a green-building boom. However, the next big question is always, “What’s next?” In addition to sustainable building practices, builders […]
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Excerpt from Sustainable Industries Journal, Plants at Work Supplement 2008 DeSantis Landscapes handled plant installation for the renowned Pringle Creek Community in Salem, Ore. Touted as one of the greenest development projects in the country, Pringle Creek utilizes innovative stormwater management approaches, such as rain gardens, green streets, and porous pavement, to absorb 90 percent […]
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