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    Clark County
    Green Business Program

    Clark County Green Business program offers resources and onsite assistance to support your business goals to operate efficiently, reduce your environmental impact, and offer employees a healthy workplace. We recognize and celebrate environmental excellence with Green Business certification.

Green Your Business

Conserve resources, create a healthier work environment for employees, and enhance your recycling and composting programs. Clark County Green Business program offers:

Evaluations to identify opportunities to increase efficiencies and reduce waste
Assistance with recycling and composting programs
Recycling trainings and presentations for employees

Get Certified

Join the growing list of certified Green Businesses. Earning Green Business certification demonstrates to your customers and employees that your business is committed to the environment and to your community.

Recognition as a Green Business
Self-assessment tool
Business-focused networking events, tours and workshops

About Green Biz

The Clark County Green Business Program recognizes businesses for environmental excellence through onsite assistance and verification of green business practices. The program provides an environmental assessment, resources, and assistance to businesses seeking a structured approach to implementing green initiatives and measuring results.

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.

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2022 Green Business Award Winners

Each year, businesses and community members are presented with awards for their efforts to reduce their environmental footprint and make continuous improvements toward a sustainable future. Our 2022 Clark County Green Business Awards winners:

PeaceHealth Southwest    Wallis Engineering    Columbia Springs  

Green Business Spotlight

The Clark County Green Business program was excited to welcome Jungmaven to our network of certified green businesses last quarter. Jungmaven is a clothing company that was founded in the 1990's by activist and designer Robert Jungmann. Their mission is to "build exceptional, sustainable hemp products that drive a cultural shift toward living in balance with the planet." We worked with Sarah Shafer, manager and office administrator at Jungmaven, to bring you this edition of Green Business Spotlight. To learn more about Jungmaven, visit their Gr...

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Latest News

June 11, 2025
The 2025 Green Awards were truly a competition! With businesses from across the county submitting applications that demonstrated dedication and an ongoing commitment to sustainability, this year's selection process was a difficult one. In May, the Clark County Green Business program hosted an a...

Green Biz Events

08-19-2025 9:00 am10:30 am
Free

Green Businesses

The Heathman Lodge

The Heathman Lodge was designed to express the beauty and spirit of the Pacific Northwest. It combines natural beauty, art and hospitality in an atmosphere that is both peaceful and productive.

Vancouver, Washington
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Clark College

For eight decades, Clark College has provided the residents of Southwest Washington and beyond with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. It has served as a regional hub for learning and development through educational programs, cultu

Vancouver, Washington
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When The Shoe Fits

Full service comfort shoe retailer specializing in proper fit and support. We carry a wide variety of comfort fashion shoes as well as a wide variety of athletic footwear. We service both men and women and also have certified Pedorthists on staff.

Vancouver, WA
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Washington State University Vancouver

As one of six campuses of the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. We provide baccalaureate- and graduate-level education.

Vancouver, Washington
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