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A person cleans their countertop in this photo provided by MetroCreative Circle.
Tips to spring clean with sustainability in mind
With March in the rearview, April showers will soon lead to May flowers and the perfect time to kick off one’s spring cleaning season. For those who want to properly get rid of items prior … more
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Furoshiki wrapping helps reduce Christmas wrapping paper waste by utilizing decorative fabrics to wrap and carry gifts.
Clark County Green Neighbors promote ways to reduce holiday waste
The holidays typically feature large dinners, lots of gift giving and memories that last a lifetime. But along with those memories, there is usually a fair degree of waste left over as well.  … more
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Rare Earth Decor manager Kolby Collins stands behind the counter at the store in Ridgefield.
Ridgefield gift shop sells recycled items from around the world
Rare Earth Decor, a gift shop in Ridgefield, sells a number of unique items that include trinkets crafted out of recycled glass from Indonesia and metal sculptures from various parts of the United … more
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Dan Cain stands behind his Junk Management truck, which contains bricks and wood he acquired from a jobsite on June 22.
Junk Management turns trash into treasure
Dan Cain, the owner of Clark County-based Junk Management, uses his expertise to turn one person’s trash into a treasure for others. His business salvages junk from people’s property … more
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Volunteer Fred Davis sharpens a gardening tool at a Repair Clark County event in August 2017.
Repair Clark County will host sharpening events
Repair Clark County will hold in-person events where people can sharpen blades and gardening tools at Pomeroy Farm. The events are limited to 16 participants, stated a news release. They will be held … more
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Clark County Green Business offers free virtual workshops about waste reduction
Clark County Green Business will host a virtual workshop series which addresses waste reduction. The next presentation, titled “Nothing Goes ‘Away’: Sustainable Waste … more
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Sara Darden, owner of Native Nomad Home & Gifts, wears a blanket from Heartprint Threads on March 24, which she sells in her shop. The blanket is made of recycled acrylic and one blanket is donated to a family in need for every blanket sold.
Ridgefield boutique sells high-quality recycled goods
A boutique store in Ridgefield sells a multitude of goods crafted from recycled materials. Native Nomad Home & Gifts offers items like blankets, candles and soaps. Owner Sara Darden … more
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A pile of commingled recyclables sits at a Clark County transfer station.
Green Neighbors Program offers tips to minimize holiday waste
Clark County Waste and Environmental Outreach is encouraging people to take certain steps to reduce food waste this holiday season. Household waste in Clark County and the country typically … more
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Shopping at antique shops and consignment stores is one way consumers can reduce and reuse.
The basics of reducing and reusing products
As more and more people, businesses and governments have embraced eco-friendly lifestyles and practices, it’s never been easier for men and women to make a positive impact on the planet. … more
Do-it-yourselfers can skip purchasing wood boards and upcycle wood pallets instead.
Pallet projects can be a handy hobby
In recent years, the trend of upcycling, or transforming unneeded or unwanted materials into new items or products, has become more popular. Unlike recycling, which is taking consumer materials like … more
A Battle Ground Goodwill employee sorts linens in the back of the store on June 23.
Thrifting gains steam as Gen Z looks for sustainable options
As dressing rooms closed because of the pandemic, shoppers still flocked to the clothing racks found in thrift stores, like Goodwill and Kidz Cloz of Battle Ground. Thrift shopping is not a new … more
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Gardening in raised beds is a popular feature in many backyards where berries, fruits and vegetables can be enjoyed. Boulder Falls Landscaping said this is a popular request by many of their clients who have small lots.
Mark your calendar: upcoming gardening workshops
Selecting fruit varieties for Western Washington — March 24 Join Theresa Knutsen from Lewis County’s Raintree Nursery as she discusses the different varieties of fruit that grow well in the … more
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Mark your calendar: upcoming online homesteading events
Growing roses in Washington – Tuesday, Feb. 23 Retired Washington State University Extension agent and co-author of “Growing Roses in Washington State” is hosting an online workshop about … more
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After pruning, your vines should look like this. It is recommended to take off nearly 90 percent of the plant.
Mark your calendar: virtual gardening workshops coming soon
Caring for and pruning grapes workshop - Wednesday, Feb. 10  Washington State University Master Gardener Art Fuller is set to explain everything you need to know about pruning grape vines and how … more
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Mark Your Calendar: upcoming online homesteading events
  The Washington State University Master Gardeners Cowlitz County Extension is back in swing and holding a slew of online homesteading events in the upcoming weeks. All programs are free and … more
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Proper care of a blueberry bush during the winter can lead to a healthier bush in the spring.
WSU Master Gardeners to hold workshop on blueberry pruning
On Saturday, Jan. 23, Pacific Northwest Gardeners can log into Zoom and learn all about the basics of blueberry care. From when to prune to how much, the Washington State Master Gardeners will teach … more
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This is a sampling of holiday items that cannot be recycled and must be thrown away. Molded plastic from packaging, plastic yard ornaments, ribbons, bows and Christmas lights are all items that end up in the garbage. Residents can search any item in the Recycle Right app on their smartphone to see how to correctly dispose of it.
Staying green over the holidays: what can and can’t go in the blue bin
Christmastime and the celebrations that surround it are full of good times and cheer. Families and friends enjoy time together, sharing gifts packed in plastic and wrapped in paper under a tree full … more
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Repair Clark County and Meals On Wheels People recently teamed up to deliver more than 1,000 backs to local seniors. 
Repair Clark County teams up with Meals on Wheels People to bring holiday cheer
Two local nonprofits teamed up this year to bring a little extra holiday cheer to Clark County seniors. For the last two years, volunteers with the Repair Clark County program have been sewing … more
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This 150-year-old Deodar Cedar has been added to the Clark County WSU Master Gardener Heritage Tree Program
Letter from a Deodar Cedar
I am a Deodar Cedar and my scientific name is “Cedrus deodora.” I am about 150 years old. My history is a little sketchy, but I may have been carried to the USA as a seedling, about 1880. This … more
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Repair Clark County is hosting an online lamp repair workshop to teach people how to fix the lamps they have at home. 
Repair Clark County to host virtual lamp repair workshop
Vancouver-based nonprofit Columbia Springs and its Repair Clark County program are hosting an online lamp repair workshop where people can learn the basics of fixing a lamp and how to diagnose … more
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