Green Neighbors Program
The Clark County Green Neighbors Program is coordinated by Clark County Public Health’s 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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The Clark County Solid Waste Education and Outreach team has stumbled upon a collection of stunning posters that promote clean living, natural gardening and showcase the remarkable flora and fauna of the region. Rather than hoarding these treasures, the team is thrilled to share them with the community for free! Whether you're an educator looking t...
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries is ringing in the New Year by embracing sustainability! Through a partnership with Clark County Public Health, the City of Vancouver and WSU Clark County Extension SNAP-ED, an educational series that focuses on highlighting environmentally friendly lifestyles has been created. The Conscious Consumption Series, host...
Valentine's Day is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation to the people you care about. However, it's important to keep sustainability in mind as you celebrate. The commercialization of Valentine's Day has led to significant environmental impacts, with the increased consumption of chocolates, cards, flowers and stuffed animals. On Valentine's...
This holiday season, join Clark County Green Neighbors in embracing greener and more sustainable holiday celebrations. Traditional gift-giving often results in excessive packaging and disposable single-use items which end up in the landfill. By choosing zero-waste gifts, such as experiences, reusable items, or second-hand treasures, we can minimize...
Embrace green and keep the holidays clean by learning how to manage holiday waste! Battery Disposal When batteries are improperly stored and/or disposed of they can cause serious harm. Batteries that end up in household garbage or inside of recycling carts can explode and pose a significant fire risk. Luckily, there are now several safe Battery Dro...
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