Valentine's Day is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation to the people you care about. However, it's important to keep sustainability in mind as you celebrate. The commercialization of Valentine's Day has led to significant environmental impacts, with the increased consumption of chocolates, cards, flowers and stuffed animals. On Valentine's...
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The Environmental Film Series is back in 2024 with another great line up! Mark your calendars for this opportunity to learn more about environmental topics and engage with your community. These no-cost film screening events are hosted by the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington and co-sponsored by Clark County Green Neighbors and the Vancouve...
Green Neighbors has exciting news to share! Last month, our team welcomed Mary Hurley as our new Environmental Programs Technician. This role helps support the Green Neighbors program as well as the Clark County Green Business program. You might actually recognize Mary as she comes to us after working as a waste reduction specialist and r...
Reduce the amount of waste you send to the landfill—recycle your natural tree to be chipped into mulch! Use this Clark County tree recycling guide to properly dispose of your tree after the holidays. Remove all decorations Choose a recycling method Yard Debris or Organics Cart Cut tree into sections of up to 5 feet and put it in...
This holiday season, join Clark County Green Neighbors in embracing greener and more sustainable holiday celebrations. Traditional gift-giving often results in excessive packaging and disposable single-use items which end up in the landfill. By choosing zero-waste gifts, such as experiences, reusable items, or second-hand treasures, we can minimize...