The MPCA offers display materials for use by local units of government, community groups, and educators. These items are available to Minnesota residents for short-term loan (generally, two weeks or less). There is no charge to borrow our display materials. However, borrowers must accept responsibility for displaying items in a secure area and returning them in good condition. The MPCA cannot mail display items, so borrowers must arrange to have the items picked up and returned at our St. Paul office. It is best to reserve displays 4-6 weeks before they are needed.
To reserve available display items, please contact us by phone at 651-757-2120. You may also reach us by e-mail at resourcecenter.pca@state.mn.us.
Banners
Our freestanding banners are 6 feet tall and 3 or 4 feet wide. They are lightweight and collapse into a portable canvas bag.
Hands-on displays
Bernie is a talking, illuminated burn barrel who tells kids (and adults!) about the dangers of burning trash. (Bernie can be transported easily in a small vehicle.)
Watershed pollution comes from many sources. This model shows how the combined pollution from many small sources can affect the quality of lakes and streams.
The average Minnesotan generates 6 pounds of trash per day, including home and work trash and waste from products purchased. See and feel six pounds of real trash to visualize how this impacts our planet.
Compare the amount of waste packaging and price per ounce of product with different packaging styles.
Basic ingredients can be used to make inexpensive, non-toxic cleaning products at home. (Containers are empty.)
See some of the many products that can be made from recycled content! This kit includes intermediate materials such as shredded sneakers as a talking point for discussion of the recycling process. Contents will vary.
Leaky toilets cause more water waste than any other fixture in the home. Even a slow toilet leak, which is often silent, will waste from 30 to 500 gallons of water per day. This tabletop display shows how to check for leaks between the tank and the bowl, and what to look for.
