Businesses and nonprofits can apply for free organics and recycling bins from Hennepin County! Wat Thai of Minnesota in Saint Louis Park received 16 bins to start organics recycling and improve recycling. Details: hennepin.us/businessrecycl… #HennepinCounty

Wasted food is wasted money! Shop smarter, not harder, by signing up for our Fridge Check Friday. Get weekly email reminders and tips to help prevent waste before you go shopping. Learn more at trashorcash.org/#fridge-check-…

Permanently protect your land with a conservation easement! Conservation easements ensure that landowners now, and in the future, can protect open space, views, rural character, wildlife habitat, mature forest, and more. Apply for funding and assistance at hennepin.us/land-protection

After the spring 2025 graduation season, check with the school to see if they are collecting signs for reuse. Otherwise, drop it off for recycling at four locations June 16-28, 2025. #CorrugatedPlastic #ReuseReduceRecycle #PlasticPollution ow.ly/ToJt50VVcGp

The Hennepin County environmental education network is open to anyone working to engage their community about and taking action to protect the environment. The network has meetings and a Facebook group. The next meeting is on Thursday, June 26. Join us! facebook.com/groups/hennepi…

Rolling applications are open for school recycling and waste reduction grants! Any K-12 school, preschool, college, or university in the county is eligible. Funding can be used for staff time and to purchase equipment and supplies. Learn more and apply: hennepin.us/schoolrecycling

Keeping rainwater on your yard is a good way to prevent localized flooding and protect water quality. As we head into the rainiest time of the year, it’s a good time to make a plan for how you will capture and reuse rainwater at home. Learn more: hennepin.us/climate-action… #Rain

Saving food saves you money! Keep track of when food will go bad by creating an "Eat First" area in your fridge. Download free Eat First labels, view other resources, and sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails at trashorcash.org

It’s Pollinator Week! Did you know that pollinators like bees, butterflies, and bats, provide 1 out of 3 bites of food we eat? Say thanks by planting native plants, supporting local farmers, and educating others about the importance of pollinators! #PollinatorWeek

There are over 400 species of native bees, including 23 native bumble bee species in Minnesota! Learn how to tell them apart with this helpful guide from the University of Minnesota Extension: drive.google.com/file/d/13FZZPS… #PollinatorWeek #Bees

You can help Minnesota’s pollinators in your yard by planting native pollinator-friendly plants, replacing grass with low-maintenance plants, planting a tree, and eliminating pesticides. Learn how: hennepin.us/climate-action… #Pollinators #NativePlants #Bees #SustainableLandscaping

Due to the Juneteenth holiday, the Hennepin County Drop-Off Facilities will be closed on Thursday, June 19. We will resume regular business hours on June 20. ow.ly/Xkpu50W84Fl

About 75% of all flowering plant species need animal pollinators for reproduction. As a result, pollinators contribute to ecosystem health and a sustainable food supply. Celebrate them this Pollinator Week! Art from Pollinator Partnership. Artist: Fiorella Ikeue #pollinators

How much money are you leaving on the table? Families of 4 spend nearly $2,500 per year on wasted food. Decide what you prefer - trash, or cash! Mindfully planning your summer gatherings can have a big impact on your wallet and on the planet. Find more at trashorcash.org

Sun’s out, fun’s out! Invite your guests to recycle cans and bottles at get-togethers. You can be confident that the items will be recycled when you recycle right. Learn more at RecyclingExists.com. #Recycling #RecyclingExists #RecycleRight

Learning the Green Pathway! This week, our Green Pathways interns worked on team building with a scavenger hunt in downtown Minneapolis. Diversity is what gives life to the environment we have today! #EcoInterns #TeamBuildingActivities #ScavengerHunt

Bring your household hazardous waste to a collection event on Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28 in St. Louis Park. Learn more about what you can bring and the 2025 event schedule at hennepin.us/collectioneven… #HouseholdHazardousWaste #StLouisPark #WasteCollection

Many animal shelters operate on limited budgets. Think of them the next time you’re decluttering, especially for items that aren’t suitable to donate to a thrift store. Read our latest blog for ideas on what to donate: ow.ly/4eNq50VVF8z #AnimalShelter #Donate #Rescue

There are just a few more days to drop-off your yard signs! Bring signs from graduations and other spring celebrations to one of four locations to be recycled. Learn more and find your closest drop-off location at hennepin.us/green-disposal…

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Salvage Crawl in May. Congrats to the shoppers and participating retailers! Learn more about salvaging building materials. #SalvageCrawl #Reuse #SmallBusiness ow.ly/1b5b50WbW4X