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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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...
This just in! In partnership with Clark County and the city of Vancouver, Waste Connections of Washington has released the 2024-2025 Recycling Done Right newsletter. Keep an eye on your mailbox - this publication is mailed to all residents in Clark County. The newsletter includes information about what you can and can't recycle, yard debris and org...
To celebrate the 11th anniversary of Clark County Green Neighbors, we recently hosted an event focused on reducing food waste and promoting sustainable cooking practices. The Scrappy Cooking event, with special guest presenter Stacey Tigner-Loy with WSU Clark County Extension SNAP-Ed , was an interactive demonstration that inspired attendees t...
This holiday season, join Clark County Green Neighbors in embracing greener and more sustainable holiday celebrations. A crucial aspect of reducing our ecological footprint during the holidays is minimizing food waste. Food waste in landfills contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbates climate change. On average, Washington state genera...
If you plan on embracing spooky season by dressing up for Halloween, here are some tips on how to reduce waste when creating and parting ways with your costume! Having a green Halloween is an opportunity to let creative energy flow and save money. Ways to be green this Halloween 1. Instead of purchasing mass-produced, low-quality costumes tr...
