‘Environment’ Archives
PaintCare Celebrates 10 Years of Paint Stewardship in Minnesota
By PAINTCARE Illustration by Jake Ryan PaintCare is celebrating ten years of helping Minnesotans recycle leftover paint through its Minnesota paint stewardship program. Minnesota became the sixth state to establish a statewide PaintCare program in November 2014, following the May 2013 passage of a paint stewardship law by Governor Mark Dayton. PaintCare, a nonprofit organization created by paint companies, makes it easy to recycle leftover paint, stain, and varnish by providing convenient paint drop-off locations at local paint and hardware stores and government facilities. In honor of its 10th anniversary and America Recycles Day on November 15, PaintCare has launched an “All-in Challenge” for Minnesotans to help make a difference. Help us celebrate a decade of responsible paint disposal by recycling your leftover paint. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment and ensure a sustainable future. To find a drop-off site near you, visit [...]
What’s new with the East Phillips Urban Farm Project this month?
East Phillips Urban Farm Tour in December. Photo: Marcos Giossi EPNI raised $300,000 over the past two months thanks to the Mortenson Family Foundation, everyone who generously donated to our fall fundraiser, and a federal Community Energy Innovation Prize that we won in partnership with Cooperative Energy Futures. Thank you!In December, EPNI co-hosted a community meeting with some amazing partners to discuss watershed management and start to envision what rainwater recycling could look like at the Roof Depot site.EPNI recently expanded our outdoor farm team by hiring two Food Justice Historians and two Urban Farm Community Liaisons!Follow along and get in touch online at linktr.ee/epnifarm. Come build and dream with us!
Franchise 2025: Cartoons
Submitted by COMMUNITY POWER MN
