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On climate justice: Preparing for climate migration
A climate migrant is someone who has moved, either within or from outside the country where they live, because of current or anticipated environmental impacts.
Consider self-assessments to maintain hazardous waste compliance
Generators don’t need to wait for an inspection to check up on their hazardous waste management practices. Consider periodic hazardous waste self-assessments to stay on track.
On climate justice: Climate change and mental health
When we think of climate change, we may not immediately think of metal health. Still, these two are strongly linked.
Get to know your fridge
Beat the heat this summer by spending some quality time with one of the coolest places in the house - the refrigerator. Getting to know your refrigerator can help you reduce food waste, save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
New fish consumption guidance issued
Health officials advise some not to eat fish from two local bodies of water.
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.
Decreasing Non-Public-Safety Traffic Stops
Press conference announcing non-public-safety traffic stop results and community alternatives
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.
Parks & Recreation unveils new park signage
The artwork was designed and created by five artists who represent different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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.
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.
On climate justice: A priority for the county
Responding to climate change and increasing community resilience has been a county priority since July 2022.
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.