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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Green Blog

News about our community as it relates to the environment
Jan
16

How to Stop the Unwanted (and wasteful) Junk Mail

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You run to your mailbox, excited for the expected letter, postcard, or package. But, when you pull it open, you are instead met with an onslaught of paper advertisements, most of which you never asked for. We all receive junk mail, but almost no one wants to. In fact, we send over 40% of it directly to the landfill without even opening it. The aver...

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Jan
14

MLK Day of Service: Volunteer at Pacific Park!

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Make it a Day ON, Not a Day Off! Each year, the nation comes together to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day of service. Some organize their own volunteer outing while others join in on established events, and spend the day working for their community. The Day of Service was designated in 1994, and assigned to be led by the Corporati...

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Jan
04

2019 Recycled Arts Festival - Apply Now!

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Calling all artists! Registration is now open for this years Recycled Arts Festival. Are you a returning vendor, or a local artist looking for a new platform? That means it's time to sign up, and begin preparing for another fantastic event of music, food, and creativity. Here's a few things to keep in mind before you apply: ~ Art must be composed f...

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Jan
04

Resilient Recycler: String Lights Wreak Havoc at Recycling Facilities

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"One light goes out, they all go out!" Christmas lights are iconic when it comes to the holidays, but how many times do we really go the extra mile to find that one broken bulb before picking up a replacement strand at the store? As you take down your Christmas decorations this year, you may find that you don't need as many lights anymore...

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