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Toxic holiday gifts
Three children’s necklaces were recalled this month because they contained toxic levels of cadmium, following an investigation by Minnesota state agencies.
Something in the air?
Noticed something “off” in the air past few days? A lot of us thought it smelled of, to put it bluntly, poop.
State renews sustainability commitment
Better government and smart stewardship of taxpayer dollars motivated Lt. Governor Tina Flint Smith to renew the state’s commitment to sustainable operations.
Don’t be a turkey: Keep grease out of sinks, wipes out of sewer pipes
This holiday season, prevent costly sewer clogs by keeping grease out of sinks. And while you’re at it, stop flushing "disposable" wipes down the toilet.
America Recycles Day
November 15 is America Recycles Day. Celebrate by making a pledge to recycle more throughout the year.
How’s the water? Let’s ask the fish and bugs
Did you know the fish and bugs living in Minnesota’s rivers and streams can tell a story about the quality of the water and habitat within them? Caddisfly larvae like these thrive in clean water.
Antibiotics and the environment
Widespread use of antibiotics has resulted in an alarming increase in antibiotic-resistant infections. November 13–19 is U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week. Find out more.
Success at last: Poplar River meets water quality goals
For more than a decade, local and state partners have been tackling stormwater and erosion problems on the Poplar River and won: The river is now meeting water quality standards for sediment.
Chippewa 10% project: Improving water quality 1 acre at a time
The Chippewa 10% Project strives to increase continuous living cover in the Chippewa River watershed by 10%, from 24 to 34%. Living cover will also mean decreasing pollutants in water resources.
Resourceful decorating and creative reuse
Creative reuse — taking discarded, worn, or broken items and creating new products — can help you stretch your budget and keep materials out of the trash.
Help for metro businesses that must recycle
You may be surprised to learn that recycling is required in many commercial buildings in the Twin Cities metro area, and has been required since January 1, 2016.
Citizen lake monitor finds fishy surprise
Lisa Joan Miller, a 10-year Citizen Lake Monitor, is on a mission to rescue young bullheads that get trapped in beer and pop cans.
New app can help you choose right light bulb
Confused by which LED light bulb to buy? With a lot more options on store shelves, bringing home the right bulb can be an annoying process of trial and error. This new app can make it easier.
The Minnesota River: Evaluating its health
Simply put, the river is unhealthy. Sediment clouds the water, phosphorus causes algae, nitrogen poses risks to humans and fish, and bacteria make the water unsafe for swimming.
Basement flooding?
Move or dispose of products that could become hazardous wastes from flood-prone basements, workshops, and garages.