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
The Clark County Green Business Program recognizes and celebrates the achievements of green businesses. Our businesses demonstrate that going green is not only good for the environment, it is also good for business's bottom line, improving employee morale, increasing operational efficiency and maintaining a positive public image.
Aug
30

Green Business Spotlight: Analog Devices, Inc.

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Sustainability is at the heart of daily operations at Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI). ADI manufactures a variety of high-quality software, linear integrated circuits, semiconductors and computer chips. Considering the environmental impacts of manufacturing processes, ADI releases an annual sustainability report which includes information about env...

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Jul
01

Green Business Spotlight: Columbia Springs

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The 2022 Clark County Green Business of the Year Award in the Nonprofit/Government Organization category is presented to Columbia Springs. Columbia Springs, a local nonprofit, provides accessible environmental education to the Clark County community. Columbia Springs has incorporated many sustainable practices into the organization, including speci...

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Jun
13

Green Business Spotlight: PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

b2ap3_thumbnail_Green-Team-with-Award The PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Green Team pictured with the Clark County Green Business of the Year Award.

 The 2022 Clark County Green Business of the Year Award for large businesses has been presented to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center has had numerous environmental successes in the past year including adopting specialty recycling efforts, food waste reduction and energy conservation practices.  The...

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Mar
29

Green Business Spotlight: LSW Architects

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For over 60 years, LSW Architects has been serving the Clark County area by bringing a community-centered approach to architectural and interior design, with a large focus on K-12 education, healthcare facilities and multifamily projects. LSW became a Certified Green Business in 2016. What started as a grassroots effort by a few employees passionat...

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Mar
11

Green Business Spotlight: Columbia Okura

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Celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, Columbia Okura has proven to be a leader in designing and manufacturing machines that stack pallets. Their company is not only committed to creating machines leading the packaging industry but has also pledged to incorporate sustainable business practice in daily operations. Columbia Okura has embraced ...

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