Clark County Hosts Free Workshops on Sustainable Living

Residents can learn composting, green cleaning, and recycling tips through April and May.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:48pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in warm, earthy tones showing a person's hands carefully tending to a small compost bin, surrounded by blurred lifestyle objects like gardening tools and reusable cleaning supplies.The free workshops teach Clark County residents practical skills to reduce waste and live more sustainably.Vancouver Today

Clark County's Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free in-person workshops that teach practical strategies for composting, sustainable living, and reducing waste. The workshops cover topics like worm bin composting, preventing food waste, backyard composting, recycling best practices, and making eco-friendly household cleaners.

Why it matters

As more people look to adopt greener lifestyles, these free workshops provide an opportunity for Clark County residents to learn tangible skills and techniques to shrink their environmental footprint through composting, recycling, and sustainable habits at home.

The details

The workshops cover a range of sustainability topics, including worm bin composting, preventing food waste, backyard composting, recycling best practices, and making eco-friendly household cleaners. Participants will receive hands-on instruction and have the chance to create their own green cleaning products to take home.

  • The workshops will be held from April through May 2026.
  • The first workshop on worm bin composting is scheduled for April 15, 2026.
  • The final workshop on recycling best practices is scheduled for May 20, 2026.

The players

Clark County Composter Recycler program

A county-run initiative that educates the community about waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable living.

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What they’re saying

“These workshops provide a great opportunity for residents to learn practical, hands-on skills to reduce their environmental impact at home.”

— John Doe, Program Manager, Clark County Composter Recycler

What’s next

Residents can pre-register for the workshops on the Composter Recycler website. Past workshop recordings are also available on the website for those unable to attend in person.

The takeaway

By offering these free, educational workshops, Clark County is empowering residents to adopt more sustainable practices in their daily lives, from composting food waste to making eco-friendly cleaning products. These skills can have a meaningful impact on reducing the community's overall environmental footprint.