Green Neighbors Program
The Clark County Green Neighbors Program is coordinated by Clark County Works Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach to assist citizens with developing more sustainable lifestyles and building a strong environmental community in Clark County. Solid waste regional planning and programs are a cooperative effort of Battle Ground, Camas, Clark County, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal, and Yacolt.
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Hard to believe but true - it's been more than half a century since the very first Earth Day. Originally announced on April 22, 1970, this day of environmental awareness and action has grown from a speech delivered by a United States senator in Denve...
The Watershed Alliance Environmental Film Series is back in 2025! Check out this year's stunning lineup of films that dive deep into the world's most pressing ecological and environmental justice issues. These no cost events are hosted by t...
Hard to believe but true - it's been more than half a century since the very first Earth Day. Originally announced on April 22, 1970, this day of environmental awareness and action has grown from a speech delivered by a United States senator in Denver, Colorado to an annual global event, encompassing more than 190 countries and over 1 billion indiv...
Clark County is committed to reducing food waste. On March 18th, the Clark County Council officially proclaimed support for Food Waste Prevention week and joined the global movement to raise awareness during the week of April 7-13. Clark County Green Neighbors is joining more than 700 organizations across the world to support Food Waste ...
The Watershed Alliance Environmental Film Series is back in 2025! Check out this year's stunning lineup of films that dive deep into the world's most pressing ecological and environmental justice issues. These no cost events are hosted by the Watershed Alliance and co-sponsored by Clark County Green Neighbors, PeaceHealth, and the Va...
As we gather together to spend quality time with family and friends, keep in mind how you might be able to cut down on a little waste that is generated during the season. Americans will spend hundreds of dollars this holiday season. That's a lot of goods being replaced each year. Save money and reduce waste by choosing sustainable gifts this s...
There is nothing like the home-cooked meals and special treats that we get to enjoy this time of year. Unfortunately, a lot of the food we are buying for holiday celebrations now, will end up going to the landfill over the next few weeks. Clark County generates an average 35,000 tons of edible food waste each year, and as you can imagine, the holid...
