In these sessions, participants learn how to shrink their environmental impact through hands-on composting, green cleaning, smarter recycling and preventing food waste

VANCOUVER – Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is hosting a series of free in-person workshops that teach practical composting and sustainable living strategies. In these sessions, participants learn how to shrink their environmental impact through hands-on composting, green cleaning, smarter recycling and preventing food waste.

Worm Bin Composting: 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15 at Cascade Park Community Library (600 NE 136th Ave). Learn how to use red worms to turn food scraps into all-natural fertilizer for your garden.

Low Waste Chef: 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at Cascade Park Community Library. Learn how to save money by preventing food waste in the kitchen.

Backyard Composting: 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 22 at Waste Connections of Clark County (9411 NE 94th Ave). Learn how to build a hot compost pile using the SMART method.

Recycling Done Right – Curbside and Beyond: 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 29 at Cascade Park Community Library. Learn how to be an expert recycler and why only certain items can go into your blue recycling cart and glass bin.

Green Cleaning: 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6 at Cascade Park Community Library. Learn how to make three versatile and environmentally friendly household cleaners. See how fun and safe cleaning can be. Participants will be eligible to receive a free green cleaning kit.

Gardening with Compost: 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 at Waste Connections of Clark County. Move towards a fertilizer-free garden by using compost to create a healthy and robust soil ecosystem. Learn about a variety of home compost methods (Bokashi, vermicompost, backyard bin compost, trench compost and leaf mulch) and how to apply compost to your garden.

Recycling Done Right – Curbside and Beyond: 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 20 at Waste Connections of Clark County. Learn how to be an expert recycler and why only certain items can go into your blue recycling cart and glass bin.

Pre-registration is required for all workshops. To register, visit the Composter Recycler website. Participants will receive a confirmation email after successful registration.

Recordings of previous workshops are also available on the Composter Recycler website.

The Composter Recycler program educates the community about easy ways to reduce waste, increase recycling and create healthier homes. For more information about the program, visit the website or email info@clarkcountycomposts.org.

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