The series will teach participants how to reduce their impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, food waste prevention and low waste living
VANCOUVER – Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free in-person and online workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The series will teach participants how to reduce their impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, food waste prevention and low waste living.
Here are the workshops offered this fall:
- Backyard Composting: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 on Zoom. Learn how to construct a compost pile and heat it up. Participants will be eligible to receive a compost bin, bedding and worms at no cost.
- Red Worm Composting: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 on Zoom. Learn how to construct and maintain a worm bin that will turn kitchen trimmings into nutrient-rich fertilizer. Participants will be eligible to receive a worm bin, bedding and worms at no cost.
- Lasagna Composting: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 on Zoom. Learn how to grow, build, and plant a raised-bed garden from easily obtainable urban waste. No tilling or turning required.
- Bokashi & Other Indoor Composting: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 on Zoom. Learn how to compost using the Bokashi method and new technology systems like Lomi. Participants will be eligible for a Bokashi bin and kitchen counter food waste pail at no cost.
- Green Cleaning: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Waste Connections of Washington, 9411 NE 94th Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to make three versatile and environmentally friendly household cleaners. Participants will be eligible to receive a green cleaning kit at no cost.
- Recycling Done Right: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Waste Connections of Washington, 9411 NE 94th Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to be an expert recycler. Understand why only certain items can go into blue recycle carts and glass bins. Participants will be eligible to win prizes.
- Prevent Food Waste – Scrappy Cooking: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Waste Connections of Washington, 9411 NE 94th Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to save money and prevent food waste by cooking with leftovers.
The Composter Recycler program is also offering free hands-on learning opportunities. Field training events are 10-11:30 a.m. on the following dates and locations:
- Friday, Oct. 11 at Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver.
- Wednesday, Nov. 6 at CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie.
- Saturday, Nov. 16 at Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver.
Pre-registration is required for all workshops. To register, visit the Composter Recycler website. Participants will receive a confirmation email after successful registration. Zoom links will be sent out to registrants closer to the virtual workshop date. 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 Composter Recycler website or email info@clarkcountycomposts.org.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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