Eco-friendly Cleaning
Learn how to make three versatile household eco-friendly cleaners and see how fun and safe cleaning can be. (Participants are eligible for an eco-friendly cleaning kit.
This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662)
Low Waste Chef
Come learn how to save money and prevent food from going into the trash by becoming a Low Waste Chef. Learn about home supplies to make your fridge and pantry sustainable; these recommended materials can help turn your kitchen into the perfect environment for a Low Waste Chef!
In-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662)
Bokashi (Indoor) Composting
Learn how to compost using the Bokashi method.
This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662)
Worm Bin Composting
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.
This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662)
Backyard Composting
Learn about backyard composting methods including: fast (also called batch or hot composting), and slow (also known as you go or cold) composting. With the faster hot composting method, the end product can be made faster, but the amount of work needed to turn and monitor your pile is greater. With cold composting, not as much work is needed, but it can take up to a year to get usable compost.
Learn how to build and construct a hot compost pile using the SMART method.
This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662)
Gardening with Compost
Move towards a fertilizer free garden using compost (ideally home produced!) to amend your soil, creating a healthy and robust soil ecosystem. Understand how to apply and time various different types of compost (Bokashi, vermicompost, backyard bin compost, trench compost and leaf mulch).
This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662).
Low Waste Holiday
Kid Friendly
Celebrate the season sustainably! This interactive workshop shares simple ways to cut holiday waste— from eco-friendly gifts and meal planning tips to smart disposal of seasonal items.
You’ll also join a hands-on craft session using rescued materials to create unique upcycled holiday projects like bookmarks, and gift tags made from repurposed vinyl records.
In-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662)
