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In this Issue
You might argue one of the world's oldest professions could be solid waste management; for as long as there have been people on earth there have been issues with what to do with the garbage we produce. Landfills have a finite capacity and trying to establish new ones is very difficult; would you want one in your backyard? What makes the most sense is changing the way we think about trash. Most of what we throw away can be reused or changed into something useful, such as energy or organic compost. Read on to learn how simply changing our ideas about garbage can transform trash into treasure. |
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Feature ArticlesWaste is a Terrible Thing to Waste Landfills: pay now or pay more later Recycling: Making what's old new again "eCycling" household electronics |
Regular FeaturesAlso in this Issue
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About Minnesota Environment Magazine
The mission of this magazine is to provide Minnesota citizens and businesses with the information they need to protect and improve the environment. Minnesota Environment focuses on good solutions to common environmental problems. It also explores emerging environmental issues in Minnesota, and the impacts those issues are having, or are likely to have. And because activities here in Minnesota can have effects elsewhere, some articles in this magazine will examine national or global environmental issues we contribute to and can help alleviate.
Each edition of Minnesota Environment also includes a "Compliance Matters" section which contains information of particular interest to businesses that need timely information about environmental rules and regulations. Readers will also find a training calendar listing events that provide opportunities to keep current with, and learn more about, environmental management.
Please note that some Web links and other resources mentioned in older articles from Minnesota Environment magazine may no longer be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
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- You may not use photos or graphics without permission from the original source. Contact Rebecca Helgesen at 651-282-6244 or becky.helgesen@pca.state.mn.us for information about the articles in Minnesota Environment.
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