Give back by growing: a workplace gardening triple win
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...
Valuing water: Showing principles through protection
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 Projects, Partnerships and People
“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...
Working across systems for co-benefits
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...
Words from Wenck our December Member of the Month
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...
Andersen Windows & Doors, Partnership, and Celebrating the Sustainable Growth Coalition’s 5th Anniversary
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...