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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Clark County is committed to reducing food waste. On March 18th, the Clark County Council officially proclaimed support for Food Waste Prevention week and joined the global movement to raise awareness during the week of April 7-13. Clark C...
The Watershed Alliance Environmental Film Series is back in 2025! Check out this year's stunning lineup of films that dive deep into the world's most pressing ecological and environmental justice issues. These no cost events are hosted by t...
The Green Neighbors team is always working to keep the community safe! Today, we're here to chat about something you might not think about every day: nicotine vape disposal, which can cause big problems if not disposed of correctly! Did you know that nicotine vapes contain batteries that can explode when placed in the garbage or recycling? Batterie...
Mark your calendar for 10 am to 3 pm Sunday, June 23 and get ready to explore the wonders of the Natural Garden Tour. The self-led tour takes you through various gardens in Clark County, showcasing innovative techniques and environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic chemicals. This is your chance to gain inspiration, learn new techniqu...
This Earth Month, Clark County Public Health announced the 2024 Green Awards honoring community leaders in environmental sustainability. These annual awards showcase the accomplishments of community members and businesses by celebrating their commitment to reducing harmful environmental impacts, educating others, and giving back to the community. C...
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries is ringing in the New Year by embracing sustainability! Through a partnership with Clark County Public Health, the City of Vancouver and WSU Clark County Extension SNAP-ED, an educational series that focuses on highlighting environmentally friendly lifestyles has been created. The Conscious Consumption Series, host...
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...
