After the holiday festivities end, Clark County Public Health urges residents to recycle their Christmas trees, rather than sending them to the landfill. Before trees are recycled, all lights, tinsel, wire, ornaments and stands must be removed. Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and should be placed in the garbage. Waste Connecti...
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Green Neighbors is celebrating its 9th year as a part of Clark County Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach, promoting sustainable living to build a strong, environmental community. To commemorate we will be sharing zero waste gift ideas great for any occasion! Practicing zero waste means producing as little trash as possible and opting for reusab...
The Recycled Arts Festival has brought the spirit of the annual event into Clark County homes with a video series showcasing local artists. Known for its eclectic vibe, it is dubbed the "hippest, most eco-conscious" festival in the region. Artists display creations made of items that would have otherwise gone to the landfill to educate and excite C...
Clark County is full of neighbors who take everyday actions to care for our environment. Fast fashion is an area of concern due to its negative social and environmental impacts, including poor working conditions and compensation, intensive water consumption and pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, just to name a few. We spoke with a few communi...
Each year, Green Neighbors hosts an annual WasteBusters Challenge to support the community in their efforts to curb unnecessary production of waste. We encourage you to join us! During registration, you will select one of three pledges to commit to over the three-week period of February 22 - March 15. Topic areas include reducing food waste, paper ...