Archive
Centering BIPOC experiences and our connection to nature
Tamara Few, recipient of the 2022 Environmental Initiative critical collaborator award, works to make safe spaces in the outdoors for BIPOC folks to heal, connect, and find joy.
Improving recycling through community-led initiatives
Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy developed a resident-led program to adopt recycling best practices in apartments within neighborhoods identified as vulnerable to climate change.
Finding new ways to support manufactured home park residents
Joel Haskard, co-director of the Clean Energy Resources Team (CERTs) spoke with us about the group's work to reduce energy use and increase safety in manufactured home parks.
Minneapolis works with auto shops to clear the air
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed an ordinance amendment requiring all autobody refinishers in the city to convert to either waterborne paint or low-volatile organic compound (VOC) paint.
Farmers building healthy soil featured on new regional tour
Nine farmers in southeast Minnesota are being featured on a new tour highlighting conversation practices that build and restore soil health.
Our role in Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework
The Walz Administration has released their Climate Action Framework, a vision for how Minnesota will address and prepare for climate change. Mike Harley shares examples of Environmental Initiative's commitments to collaborative action.
S.M. Hentges & Sons in Jordan upgrade old excavators
Environmental Initiative has partnered with S.M. Hentges & Sons to upgrade two Komatsu excavators through Project Green Fleet.
Ulland Brothers upgrades old Class 8 Mack truck
Ulland Brothers in Virginia, Minn. recently replaced a 2005 Class 8 Mack truck with a new, cleaner burning model through Project Green Fleet.
Northland Constructors in Duluth upgrade three Class 8 trucks
Environmental Initiative has partnered with Northland Construction to replace three Class 8 Mack trucks manufactured in the 1990s with new, cleaner burning models.
Landwehr Construction in St. Cloud upgrades crawler tractor and excavator
Landwehr Construction in St Cloud, Minn. recently replaced one crawler tractor and one excavator, reducing air pollution in their construction fleet.
