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Ramsey/Washington Food Scraps Pickup Program and recyclable recovery to divert enough food waste to fill Allianz field three times
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E), celebrated the completion of innovative enhancements at the R&E Center, a 450,000 ton per year solid waste processing facility in Newport on Monday, July 17. These enhancements, which include a building addition and next-generation technology and equipment to sort more materials from the trash, will support the launch of one of the largest residential co-collection food scrap recycling programs in the country.
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Monday, July 17, 2023 - 5:57 p.m.
Decreasing Non-Public-Safety Traffic Stops
Press conference announcing non-public-safety traffic stop results and community alternatives
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 1:54 p.m.
Moving soon? Try these tips to reduce waste
Moving can create a lot of waste. Boxes, packing supplies and items you no longer want can add up. If you’re moving soon, the following tips can help you waste less.
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Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 8:31 a.m.
Help prevent the spread of jumping worms
Worms play an important role in garden soil health, but the spread of a relatively new invasive worm species threatens our ecosystem.
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Monday, May 1, 2023 - 8:25 a.m.
On climate justice: Temperatures and ticks on the rise mean greater risk of certain illnesses
Warming temperatures, increased precipitation and more frequent severe weather have already led to changes in our local ecology.
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Monday, May 1, 2023 - 8:11 a.m.
On climate justice: A priority for the county
Responding to climate change and increasing community resilience has been a county priority since July 2022.
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Monday, April 3, 2023 - 8:19 a.m.
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.
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Monday, April 3, 2023 - 8:15 a.m.
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.
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - 11:27 a.m.
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.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023 - 3:03 p.m.
Ramsey County and law enforcement leaders push for funding to increase DNA testing turnaround times
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023 - 11:22 a.m.
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.
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Friday, February 24, 2023 - 11:03 a.m.
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.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 8:00 a.m.
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).
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 10:29 a.m.
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.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 10:29 a.m.
Green holiday gift guide
This year, celebrate the people you love by giving memories they’ll treasure.
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Friday, December 2, 2022 - 10:01 a.m.
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.
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Friday, December 2, 2022 - 10:01 a.m.
Burning used oil for heat
Information for hazardous waste generators about burning used oil for heat.
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Monday, November 7, 2022 - 3:00 p.m.
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.
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Thursday, November 3, 2022 - 1:38 p.m.
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.
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Monday, October 3, 2022 - 8:17 a.m.
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:
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Monday, October 3, 2022 - 7:49 a.m.