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.
Feb
02

Green Business Spotlight: Tetra Pak

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With over 50 manufacturing plants throughout the world, Tetra Pak Materials LP is a big company with big sustainability goals. Tetra Pak specializes in manufacturing packaging for food and liquid products such as milk, juice, and soup. Their Vancouver location first certified as a Clark County Green Business in 2012 and proudly shows off their Gree...

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Dec
30

Green Business Spotlight: Simply Thyme Catering

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 Simply Thyme Catering offers a full range of catering services to customers in the Vancouver and Portland metro area. They have the ability to prepare food for every occasion, including individual meals, corporate luncheons, large weddings and everything in between.  Based in Vancouver, Simply Thyme has been serving the local community f...

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Dec
03

Green Business Spotlight: Central Transfer Station

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Central Transfer Station is one of three transfer stations in Clark County. While their mission is to provide reliable and environmentally conscious waste and recycling services for county residents and businesses, Central Transfer has also adopted many green practices to ensure a safe and sustainable environment for their employees and customers C...

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Aug
28

Green Business Spotlight: LSW Architects

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Located in downtown Vancouver, LSW Architects is an architectural firm that prioritizes sustainability, health, and safety in every project they do. Some of their projects include Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, Gaiser Hall at Clark College, and the Witherspoon and Sons Building. After a green team was formed to identify successe...

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Jun
08

Green Business Spotlight: Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store

The Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store certified as a Green Business in 2016. As a reseller of building materials, furniture and home goods, the Habitat for Humanity Store accepts donations from the general public and business community, which keeps materials from going to the landfill and generates revenue to support the mission of Habitat fo...

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