A Black environmental justice leader recently told me that we cannot afford to overlook our own contributions within racist systems. We cannot afford to miss this opportunity for personal transformation and...
Today we say, “Until next time,” to Lillie Benowitz and Greg Bohrer as they move into new roles. Their impact on each of us, our organization, and business, community, government...
As you may know, each year, we host the Environmental Initiative Awards. This event is our opportunity to honor work happening across Minnesota to build a healthy environment, robust economy...
At Environmental Initiative, we feel particularly lucky to be part of a strong community of people who care about each other, as well as the issues we work on each day. The...
The Minnesota State University, Mankato is a storied institution. Since it was founded in 1868, MSU, Mankato has grown to be the second-largest campus in the state. At a university...
Each generation has a defining moment: “Where were you when…?” For younger and future generations, that moment is quickly becoming “where were you when you learned about climate change?” However,...
In a world where we’re inundated with choices and challenges, people are taking charge of their own actions. They’re using reusable cups and mugs, they’re trying to be low (or...
More and more, we are seeing the connections between environmental and social issues. In order to solve complex issues, we must treat them as complex. We must acknowledge all the...
To most people, spring signals: melting snow, warming temperatures and blooming flowers. To me, though, it means the Environmental Initiative Awards are coming. Each year, Environmental Initiative honors people and...
The U.S. Green Building Council’s IMPACT conference is the Midwest’s green building event of the year, attracting hundreds of green building professionals from across the region, and serving as a...