Biz Spotlights

Jan
27

Food Waste Stops With Me Shares Resources to Prevent Back of House Kitchen Waste

Local Oregon chefs Carlo Lamagna, Magna Kusina; Lisa Schroeder, Mother's Bistro and Craig Haynes FiMi Kingston have a lot to say about food waste prevention. Their perspectives are based on childhood memories and cultural traditions, plus years of cooking in professional kitchens. Minimizing waste in the kitc...

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Jan
09

Green Business Spotlight: C-TRAN

C-TRAN has been providing public transportation services to residents of Clark County since 1981. Environmental sustainability has been incorporated into C-TRAN's 60-year vision statement: "C-TRAN services contribute positively to the region's sustainability, livability and economic vitality by helping manage traffic congestion, reduce dependence o...

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Dec
20

Simple Actions Can Make Your Holiday Party Sustainable!

At your 2022 holiday party, celebrate sustainability by utilizing Waste Connections' Lending Library. It is no secret that holiday festivities can generate a lot of waste, but Waste Connections provides free trash, recycling, and compost bins for your scheduled event. Waste Connections' Event Planning Guide has instructions for determinin...

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Dec
12

Welcome New AmeriCorps Member, Saré!

Hello! I am Saré Campbell, the newest Americorps member for Clark County Public Health. I will serve as both the Green Business Outreach Coordinator and the Clark County Green Schools Outreach Coordinator.  I grew up in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, where I spent most of my childhood hiking with my family, boating with friends, and cross-coun...

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Dec
09

Green Business Spotlight: Harvest of Peace Microgreens

Harvest of Peace Microgreens is owned and operated by Therese Livella in La Center, WA. This small family operated agricultural business supplies local chefs, Community Share Agriculture subscribers and summertime Farmer's Market attendees with nutrient dense microgreens. Therese has a longtime passion for incorporating sustainability into her...

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