Sustainable Growth Coalition members convened for their spring meeting late last month. We talked about focus and transitions including staff changes, what matters most to our members, reimagining how we...
The devastation of dual public health crises, COVID-19 and racism are rooted in systemic inequities. This is true for the less talked about environmental crisis, which research shows is exacting a heavy toll on the health of BIPOC (Black,...
In 2007, a trio of employees at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota sought permission to dig up a section of lawn around the corporate headquarters in Eagan, putting...
Update: HF91, a bipartisan bill banning a harmful dry cleaning solvent has been signed into law by Governor Walz. In addition to the chemical ban, the bill provides technical and...
This year, the theme of World Water Day —coming up on March 22—is valuing water. As the campaign says: “How we value water determines how water is managed and shared. The value...
“Nominate a project or person who inspires you!” You may have read a version of these words as we work together to let people know about our annual Awards program . Why...
Environmental Initiative’s project and program work include numerous systems—agriculture, water, air, corporate sustainability, circular economy, and more. Often, these systems are treated distinctly in our dominant culture; I know that helps me think about levers to pull to...
Wenck is honored to be featured as Environmental Initiative’s member of the month and to have this opportunity to reflect on our history with Environmental Initiative. Wenck has grown...
Some of us at Andersen Windows & Doors have long memories when it comes to working with Environmental Initiative. I am not one of those people. As we celebrate the...
Last month, Uponor and Xcel Energy announced a new renewable energy agreement to use solar and wind power to reach nearly 100 percent renewable energy sourcing in Uponor’s Minnesota facilities....