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
Apr
04

Sustainable Recreational Fishing

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Recreational fishing is no doubt a popular hobby in the Pacific Northwest. Whether fishing for trout, salmon, sturgeon, bass, or something else, few things feel better than a tug at the end of your line. With the spring fishing season ramping up, here are some tips on how you can practice fishing to help minimize your footprint on the environm...

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Mar
01

2023 Watershed Alliance Food & Film Series

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Mark your calendars because the Food & Film Series is back! Check out the awesome lineup of films about environmental issues in the world and the quests to solve them. These no cost events are hosted by the Watershed Alliance and co-sponsored by County Green Neighbors and the Vancouver Community Library. Each event runs 5-7 pm, but doors open a...

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Feb
13

Rescue good eats with Too Good To Go app

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Here at Green Neighbors, it's no secret that preventing food waste is a top priority for us. We encourage everyone to eat their food before it goes to waste by getting creative with leftovers, buying only what's needed from the store, and implementing proper food storage techniques to extend the shelf life of perishables.  Download the To...

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Jan
20

Resilient Recycler: How to recycle small pieces of paper

Can small pieces of paper be recycled? Small pieces of paper should not be placed in recycling carts such as Post-it notes, business cards, price tags and paper scraps smaller than a 4"x6" postcard. Despite being made of a material that is recyclable, here in Clark County, the sorting machine at the transfer station sorts items based...

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Dec
15

Let's Get Thrifty for the Holidays!

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The holidays are fast approaching, and you may be thinking about gifts for your friends and family. Lucky for you, we've updated our thrift/consignment shop and donation map on the Clark County Green Neighbors website. Throughout the county, there are several affordable options to choose from.  Why Are Thrift, Vintage and Consignment ...

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