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Pride is Protest

June 24, 2025 | By Jennifer Schlicht

To learn where we need to go, we must first understand where we’ve been. Take time today to learn more about the history and leadership of LGBTQ+ leaders in the Environmental Protection movement!

Soak Up the Sun, Not the Waste: Your Guide to a Sustainable Minnesota Summer

June 9, 2025 | By Avonna Starck

Summer in Minnesota is pure magic. Whether you’re camping in the Northwoods, boating on one of our 10,000 lakes, or dancing at a neighborhood festival, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season. But all that fun can also mean a lot of waste. This summer, let’s protect the places we love by treading a little lighter. Read on for ideas on how to camp, boat, and party sustainably across our beautiful state.

Avonna and her husband Mike on a summer trip to the North Shore, with text: Soak Up the Sun, Not the Waste. Your Guide to a Sustainable Minnesota Summer.

A dozen people sit for dinner at a home, with a small film crew setting up equipment around the room.

Going Global

May 21, 2025 | By Avonna Starck

Last week a film crew from France was in Minnesota. Their goal was to gather information about Amara’s Law. They wanted to understand how Minnesota was able to pass such an impactful law while weaving in the personal stories of those of us who have worked to pass the law and have been impacted by PFAS in one way or another. Our state is setting an example for the world. France, Japan, England, Australia have all reached out to work with us and understand more about Amara’s Law. Now is not the time to slow down—we’re just getting started!

ReThink Takes on Takeout - No More Trash To-Go

April 10, 2025 | By Julie Wedge

Changing consumer behavior to return reusable takeout items - creating the circular economy we are looking to build - will take time, education, and commitment from the food service industry and programs such as ours, so ReThink Disposable is rethinking takeout.

I'm 22 with a new job focused on clean water. Here's why I'm doing it.

March 19, 2025 | By Morgan Schafer

Instead of paying for their mess, multi-billion-dollar industries are spending massive sums to influence Minnesota lawmakers. Our message is clear: We are open to partnership, but we are unwavering in our belief that polluters should pay. Only when this hits their bottom line will they be motivated to change.