‍GREEN BIZ SPOTLIGHT

COMMUNITY INPUT

Garbage & Recycling Survey

Share your concerns, needs and interests about garbage and recycling programs and services in Clark County. 

Take our brief survey by May 6th. 

-Open to all Clark County residents

-Responses are confidential and anonymous

-Takes about 10 minutes to complete

-Available in English, Spanish, Russian and Chuukese 

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION

Clark County Celebrates Food Waste Prevention Week, April 10-16

Clark County Green Business commits to the mission of Food Waste Prevention Week - to raise public awareness and inspire a call to action to reduce food waste, protect the environment, and increase food security! 

Food in landfills decomposes slowly, releasing methane gas which contributes to climate change. Food Waste Prevention Week is a collaborative effort and shared commitment to reduce food loss and waste. 

Clark County Green Business wants to help food service businesses reduce food waste! We invite local restaurants and coffee shops to join the new We Compost pilot program. By participating in this one-year pilot, your business will help divert food scraps from the landfill and will save money on waste collection services. Learn more! 

‍LOCAL EVENTS

VISIT US AT THE NW FOOD SHOW!

Hear from Northwest industry experts leading the charge on food waste prevention. Get tangible action items and learn about the benefits, including cost savings when implementing prevention processes into daily operations. Come away with not only information, but also free resources to help your business reduce food waste!

Visit the Food Waste Stops with Me booth at the NW Food Show in Portland on April 16-17! 

‍RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES

EPA Announces Regional Pollution Prevention Award Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 office is accepting applications for the 2023 Regional Pollution Prevention Award Program through May 19.

The awards will recognize companies and businesses operating on tribal lands for demonstrated leadership in innovative practices.

Those interested should submit a EPA Regional Pollution Prevention Recognition Awards Application.

This award recognizes practice that reduces environmental releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants prior to entering a waste stream for recycling, treatment or disposal. Learn more and submit an application today!

LOCAL EVENTS

2023 Clark County Food & Film Series

Mark your calendars - the Food & Film Series is back! Check out the awesome lineup of films about environmental issues in the world and the quests to solve them.

Each event runs 5-7 pm, doors open at 4:30 pm. Join us at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street. There will be pizza! 

‍GET CERTIFIED

Clark County Green Business offers recognition for your achievements in waste reduction, conservation and efficiency. We support individuals and green teams to create more sustainable workplaces in Clark County.

GREEN TOOLKIT

‍We're here to assist with your projects to evaluate and improve environmental practices. We offer assistance for recycling and composting programs and to identify opportunities to increase efficiencies and reduce waste.

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