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The newly remodeled Chevron ExtraMile station you see on the corner of Murray and Allen Boulevards in Beaverton, Ore., isn’t your average convenience store. Yes, it sells fuel, food and beverages, but this sleek new location is completely green—and it’s one of just a few across the country.
The path to going green began decades ago as my wife, Katy, and I watched how our neighborhood lake, Lake Oswego, was affected by storm water runoff from local rooftops, street drainage, etc. In the summer, this runoff would contribute to enormous algae blooms that would prevent residents from enjoying the lake.
