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This advisory board includes 18 individuals representing a wide range of impacted parties under the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act.

PFAS are persistent and problematic chemicals that are found throughout the environment and not just in areas where large quantities have been manufactured, disposed of, or spilled. PFAS are…

Environmental information and resources for the automotive industry

RoundtableRx is a nonprofit operating the Minnesota Medication Repository Program, which reduces pharmaceutical waste by collecting excess medication for redistribution. The MPCA recently provided a $52,910 grant for education and outreach to help solve the pharmaceutical waste issue in Minnesota.

Increasing organics collection and processing infrastructure is necessary to meet statewide recycling goals

Best practices for SSTS installations drafted by St. Louis County, Minn., in 2008 based on the experiences of SSTS installers and inspectors.

Organics recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions and keeps waste out of landfills. MPCA answers commonly asked questions about how and why to participate in organics recycling programs.

Any facility that is engaged in a narrative activity or a primary SIC code, as listed in the Multi-Sector General Permit, needs to apply for industrial stormwater permit coverage or certify for No Exposure.

State agencies support Minnesota's sustainable purchasing efforts by using state contracts.

Environmental regulations vary by industry. To help you navigate this, we've compiled key considerations based on common industries, processes, and equipment.

Recyclers of CED must register with the MPCA; there is no annual fee. Recyclers must meet certain requirements in terms of regulatory compliance, necessary licensure, and insurance.

Learn what steps you can take to reduce the pollution from small neighborhood sources.

EPA awards Minnesota $200 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

Environmental information for craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and cideries, and for home brewers who want to start commercial production.

Many industrial by-products are good candidates for land application based on their nutrient content.

The MPCA has announced that 11 grant recipients will receive a total of $5.3 million for projects that build lasting capacity to support recycling markets in Minnesota.

Lights, camera, antics! Students at Century College script and produce a fun video as part of their coursework.

Resources for recycling market development

Learn about environmental regulations that may apply to your business. It is not an exhaustive list, so other regulations may apply.

MPCA’s work on the climate-smart food systems grant from the EPA is ongoing amid strong interest