How does mercury in skin-lightening impact the health of the individual?  -It can cause kidney damage. -It can harm your brain and nervous system. -It can pass from the mother’s milk while breastfeeding, causing harm to the baby’s brain development. thebeautywell.org/data/mercury-c…

-Pregnant women and women of childbearing age should avoid exposure to mercury.  -Prenatal exposure to mercury may cause neurological harm in children.

What's carbon-free? Utility regulators to decide what qualifies under state's clean energy law mprnews.org/story/2024/09/…

Minnesota utility regulators declined to rule on which electricity sources count as carbon-free, drawing criticism from environmental advocates who say the decision opens the door for eligibility to polluting methods. sahanjournal.com/climate-enviro…

This b.s. AI is what we're going to jack up electricity use and electric bills for?

"We are not going to recycle our way out of the plastics crisis. The real solution lies in reducing the production and consumption of plastic in the first place." Our Co-President and National Coordinator of Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling Katie Drews at the Plastics Forum

We are accepting applications for a critical materials taskforce that will advise the agency throughout 2025 on policy & program opportunities to increase the recovery of critical materials from end-of-life products. Applications are due 10/8. Learn more: …ssionsandappointments.sos.state.mn.us/Agency/Details…

When they say a single horse police has the crowd clearing power of 20 regular police, this is what they're talking about.

In 2017, the MN DNR received $600,000 to study the spread of native bees. The county continues to collect data for this project! In November, Minnesotans have the opportunity to vote yes to keep state lottery funds working for conservation. legacy.mn.gov/environment-na… #Conservation

Food waste recycling is required for some businesses in our county. It helps reduce emissions and create compost. Check out the How to Comply Guide to learn more: ow.ly/yjgh50PM3T3 Let’s go green and clean!🌎 #FoodWasteRecycling #ZeroWasteCounty

Reduce junk mail! Remove your name from direct marketing lists. Go paperless with your utility bills. Learn how with our Hold the Mail (PDF). #StopJunkMail #PaperlessLiving #reducewaste♻️ ow.ly/vGke50TzgCP

Wow, electricity consumers will pay more for energy and get more pollution thanks to lawmakers in several states adopting legislation to hinder retirement of aging coal plants: amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/06/06…

Heat pumps are more efficient than other heating and cooling systems, but only 16% of homes today use them. Why aren't homeowners installing them, and how can we change that? 🌱 Read about our research w/ Behavioral Insights Team via Route Fifty: hubs.ly/Q02RK-q10

“Forty trillion gallons of rain fell in total, the equivalent of one-third of the total volume of Lake Erie, enough to cover the entire state of Massachusetts in 23 feet of water.” nytimes.com/2024/10/02/opi…

Over 200 new jobs are coming to northern Minnesota as @Helienesolar expands its solar panel manufacturing facility, driven by federal #cleanenergy incentives. This will secure domestic production, boost local employment, & support clean energy innovation. energynews.us/2024/09/06/fed…

All the toxic chemicals in the skin-lightening products associate with hormone issues, cancer, neurological issues and other mental health problems. Encourage individuals to embrace their skin color & identity.

The Beautywell Project is committed to combating colorism, skin-lightening practices and chemical exposures. As well as creating better health outcomes for communities. Learn about our work and follow us. thebeautywell.org  #endcolorism #endskinlightening #beautywell

Be prepared at the grocery store to avoid impulse-buying and wasting food. Consider buying local, in-season fruits like apples. Be thoughtful about the amount of food your household eats and how long it will last. Make a plan for using up or preserving leftovers. #FoodWaste