Clark County’s Green Business program invites the business community to learn about sustainability opportunities related to reuse and safe refill of consumer-owned food and beverage containers at a free educational event. 

The Morning Blend event is 8:30-10 am Wednesday, May 1 at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 101, in Vancouver. Morning Blend is a monthly event hosted by Clark County Green Business to encourage businesses to network, discuss green business efforts at their workplaces and learn about solutions for reducing their impact on the environment. 

The May Morning Blend event will feature presentations by Bold Reuse and Okapi Reusables, two companies working with local businesses to reduce the amount of single-use products that end up in the landfill. A member of Clark County Public Health’s Food Safety program will also discuss how businesses can create a plan for refilling consumer-owned food and beverage containers that meets regulatory standards and safety guidelines. 

“Both businesses and consumers are looking for solutions to reduce waste by avoiding single-use packaging and disposables,” said Celina Montgomery, senior environmental outreach specialist with Clark County Green Business. “This event will be a great opportunity for local businesses to learn how they can potentially save money on their garbage costs by strategically reducing their waste.” 

To attend the May Morning Blend event, please register at www.clarkgreenbiz.com/morning-blend. 

The Green Business program represents a growing community of businesses committed to making a positive impact on the environment. To learn more, visit www.clarkgreenbiz.com.