How Extended Producer Responsibility will work in Minnesota
Project Optimist finds out how the law aimed at reducing packaging waste could affect taxpayers, businesses, and consumers.
Recycling
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Extended Producer Responsibility shifts recycling cost, promises investment
Minnesota wants producers to pay for recycling. How has that worked in Canada and the European Union?
Subscription recycling service draws Minnesota customers
Ridwell currently operates in the Twin Cities metro area and is experimenting with a mail-in service for people who live in rural areas.
Expert answers your recycling questions
Emma Pardini of WLSSD in Duluth answers questions we couldn't get to at Project Optimist's October recycling panel discussion.
Lessons learned from two decades of composting
The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District has run a compost site since 2001. During that time, the district has added 12 community drop-off sites, in addition to taking food waste from businesses.
St. Cloud woman revitalizes furniture
Ashley Green reupholsters and fixes damaged furniture, bringing a new meaning to the term 'green thumb.'
5 ways Minnesotans can reduce consumption, waste
April Hepokoski, of Esko, offers tips for people looking to reduce the amount of trash they produce.
3 takeaways from Project Optimist's recycling panel
Recycling is real, progress is happening, and give your recyclables a sanitary rinse. Yes, you!
Tour a Minnesota recycling facility
Project Optimist visited the Otter Tail County Recycling Center on Oct. 1 to see how recyclable materials are sorted and to learn more about the process.