Green Cleaning
Learn how to make three versatile household green cleaners and see how fun and safe cleaning can be. This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662). (Participants are eligible for a green clean kit at no cost). To reduce waste participants are encouraged to bring 2 reused spray bottles and one 3-4 cup container (plastic recommended) with a screw on lid.
Backyard Composting
Worm Bin Composting
Curbside Recycling Done Right & Beyond Curbside Recycling
Learn how to be an expert recycler. Understand why only certain items can go into your Blue recycle cart and glass bin. Also learn how to properly manage other materials like plastic film/wrap, batteries, and hazardous waste which cannot go in the blue recycle cart. (Participants are eligible to win prizes).
Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.
Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.
Composting Field Training - Heritage Farm
The Heritage Farm compost demo site is located at 1919 NE 78th Street, WA 98665.
Low Waste Chef
Come learn how to save money and prevent food from going into the trash by becoming a Low Waste Chef. Win prizes and take home supplies to make your fridge and pantry sustainable; these materials can help turn your kitchen into the perfect environment for a Low Waste Chef!
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Learn tips and tricks on proper food storage, smart shopping and cooking with leftovers.
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Understand how reducing food spoilage and using the food you have is good for the planet and your wallet.
- Learn how preventing food waste in the first place reduces your carbon footprint and impact on climate change.
In-person workshop at Bridgeview Resource Center (505 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA 98661)
Worm Bin Composting
(Participants are eligible for a worm bin, bedding, and worms at no cost).
Learn how to compost using red worms to turn food scraps into all natural fertilizer for your garden. This is a great alternative to backyard composting, especially if you are tight on space. Participants will receive supplies for their own worm bin.
Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.
Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.
Composting Field Training - CASEE Center
Recycling 101: Curbside Recycling Done Right & Organics 101
Curbside Recycling Done Right: Recycling 101. June 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Organics 101: Curbside Composting. 30 minutes after class. 12:30 - 1 p.m. TBD & Hybrid over Microsoft Teams.
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