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Minnesota recycling works
Have you ever questioned if recycling is worth it? Short answer: Yes. Beyond saving energy and protecting natural resources, recycling also supports vital industries like paper making mills, glass bottle plants and factories that make steel beams.
On climate justice: Prepare for flood season
As climate change leads to periods of heavy and frequent rain as well as sudden snowmelt, Ramsey County will experience more flooding.
Ramsey County employee resource groups respond to Sheriff Fletcher’s Feb. 21 letter
These words are the collective voice of sponsors that represent the employee resource groups of Black Excellence, Asian Descent Network, ¡Voces!, PRIDE and Supported Employees Efforts Manifest Equity.
Ramsey County and law enforcement leaders push for funding to increase DNA testing turnaround times
County board rebukes Sheriff Fletcher for pattern of disrespect and act of racism
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners sent a letter today to Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher calling out his repeated disrespect and exclusionary practices that most recently involved the sending of a letter that omitted all members of color who currently serve on the Ramsey County Board.
Get up to $50K to help your business protect employee, community and environmental health
Sponsored by Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy in partnership with Minnesota Waste Wise, the Business Pollution Prevention Program helps businesses reduce the use of harmful chemicals, transition to safer, more sustainable chemicals, and install high-efficiency equipment.
Do you know where your trash goes?
Have you ever wondered where your trash goes after setting it on the curb or dropping it down a trash chute? Ramsey and Washington counties work together to manage waste through an organization called Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E).
On climate justice: Extreme weather and planning for emergencies
In Ramsey County, climate change is causing periods of extreme cold, extreme heat, drought and flooding. This severe weather negatively affects our health, safety and wellbeing.
Green holiday gift guide
This year, celebrate the people you love by giving memories they’ll treasure.
On climate justice: Working with community
Ramsey County's updated strategic priorities emphasize working with community to determine what resources, programs and services the county should offer to reduce the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and support climate adaptation practices across the county.
Burning used oil for heat
Information for hazardous waste generators about burning used oil for heat.
On climate justice: The air we breathe
There are two dangerous feedback loops that occur in relation to climate change, air quality and racial and health equity:
- Extreme heat can lead to poor air quality and in turn poor air quality can cause rising temperatures. Data shows that when extreme heat and poor air quality combine, the effect on public health is vastly worse than when either extreme heat or poor air quality occur on their own.
- Health disparities between racial and ethnic communities are worsened by the industries that have caused climate change and climate change in turn worsens disparities in health outcomes.
On climate justice: Climate change and environmental justice
Climate change is the term used to describe long term shifts in temperature and weather patterns. Here in Minnesota we're experiencing warmer nighttime temperatures all year round, extended periods of heat and drought as well as intense storms such as polar vortexes and rain/wind storms, in all seasons.
Have a green Halloween
Halloween is filled with creative costumes, creepy decorations, and… lots of waste. In fact, it’s estimated that one pound of trash is produced from every trick-or-treater. Enjoy an eco-friendly Halloween this year by considering the following tips:
On climate justice: Intro to the issues
Climate change is already having a big impact on Ramsey County residents. We’re seeing milder winters, hotter summers, floods, droughts, severe storms in every season and longer allergy seasons.
Back to basics: Tips for a green start to school
It’s that time of year again when the leaves are turning, the air is cooling, and the back-to-school ads are a-plenty. Consider making the start of the school year more sustainable by following these five tips.
Press conference to announce Ramsey County action on gun safety
Press conference with Ramsey County leaders to announce action on gun safety.
Moving soon? Try these tips to reduce waste
Whether you’re moving out of a dorm, apartment or house, moving can be stressful. It can also create a lot of waste. Boxes, packing supplies and items you no longer want add up. By taking a few small steps, you can make your move more sustainable and less of a hassle.
Thought for food: How food waste impacts climate change
Tossing leftovers that went bad in the trash might not seem like a big deal – or even something to think about. When combined with other households, businesses and food producers that put food in the trash however, it adds up to one-third of all food produced going to waste in the United States.
Thought for food: The journey of food scraps
Have you ever wondered what happens to the compostable bag of food scraps that you leave at your local drop-off site? Where does it go next and where does it eventually end up?