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It's Warming Up at Clark County Green Business!

It's Warming Up at Clark County Green Business!

September 2024 ‍

‍Hello Visitor, 

 

Thank you to everyone that came out to the annual Washington State Recycling Association conference last month, held right here in Vancouver, Wa this year! Our very own Celina Montgomery and Pete DuBois had the opportuntity to share the progress of the We Compost pilot program.

 

Did you miss the conference? Want the 411 on the We Compost program? Learn more here!

 

This month's newsletter is full of upcoming events and opportunities in Clark County, keep reading! 

‍‍The Clark County Natural Garden Tour is this month!

‍Clark County Green Neighbors is excited to announce the Natural Garden Tour, taking place 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday, June 23, rain or shine!

 

The self-guided tour will feature nine gardens throughout Clark County, demonstrating a wide array of natural gardening techniques. From the heart of Vancouver to the headwaters of the Washougal River, garden hosts have sustainably transformed their landscapes, showcasing the beauty and harmony of gardening naturally. This year, there will also be self-led tours of the Community Gardens, We Compost Community Hub and the Composter Recycler Demonstration Site located at 78th Street Heritage Farm!

 

The Natural Garden Tour aims to encourage gardeners to consider the environmental and health impacts of their gardening choices. Natural gardens support beneficial wildlife, buffer impacts of extreme weather and reduce pollution while providing health benefits for families, neighbors, pets and wildlife.

 

Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 23 and get ready to explore the wonders of the Natural Garden Tour. Visit https://clarkgreenneighbors.org/natural-garden-tour to learn more about the tour and plan your journey through the beautiful gardens of Clark County. The tour is entirely self-guided, and carpooling is recommended

‍GREEN BIZ SPOTLIGHT

Green Business Spotlight: C-TRAN

The Clark County Green Business team sat down with Eric Florip and Tim Shellenberger from C-TRAN to discuss their sustainability initiatives and how C-TRAN plans to celebrate Ride Transit Month, a monthlong celebration of transit that occurs every June. Read on to learn more!...


 

MORNING BLEND

Join us at the Port of Camas-Washougal for our July Morning Blend on 7/11 at 9am. We're heading to the beautiful Camas-Washougal area to hear about how the Port incorporates sustainability in everything they do. Learn more about the Port’s partnership with Clark Public Utilities on the Community Solar East Project and how they are implementing decarbonization guidelines.

We'll meet at the Port of Camas-Washougal's Administrative building located at 24 S A St, Washougal, WA 98671 promptly at 9am for coffee and pastries followed by networking and the presentation by the Port of Camas-Washougal folks. 


Event Date 07-11-2024 9:00 am
Location Port of Camas-Washougal Admin Building

‍IMPROVE YOUR BUILDING’S PERFORMANCE WITH CASH INCENTIVES

‍The Vancouver Innovation Center (VIC) will save over $150,000 in annual energy costs after making energy-efficient improvements to their HVAC systems.


NW Natural and Energy Trust of Oregon help businesses in Southwest Washington by providing cash incentives for energy-efficient equipment upgrades that reduce energy use and operating costs. Incentives are available for HVAC, insulation and water heating equipment upgrades.


Learn how your business can save energy and cut costs. Email existingbuildings@energytrust.org for questions.

CLARK COUNTY INVITES YOU TO AN INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE RESILIENCE

‍This workshop will feature a community report on climate impacts data and community input to date, an expert guest speaker, and interactive discussions. Together, we will explore strategies to adapt to the changing climate and create a more resilient future for Clark County. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other community members and learn how we can make a positive impact together.

CITY OF VANCOUVER'S WASTE INCENTIVE NETWORK

The City’s new pilot Waste Incentive Network (WIN) is now offering businesses or property manager/owners a free, one-time, self-haul and disposal service at CleanEarth in Washougal, Washington.


To qualify, businesses must be within Vancouver City limits, have dangerous waste stored on site and meet the criteria for a small quantity generator (SQG). SQG’s are those businesses that generate less than 220 pounds of dangerous waste per month. 

‍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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