This Plastic Free July, there’s no better time to join MNimize – a free consultation program that helps restaurants and food businesses cut down on single-use plastic.

Minnesota is phasing out fluorescent lighting to boost energy efficiency and cut environmental risks. Sales of screw- and bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are already prohibited (effective January 1, 2025), with pin-base CFLs and linear fluorescent tubes to follow on January 1, 2026.

Great news for our community! Seven Lake Street area businesses are now part of MNimize, Waste Wise and Hennepin County's awesome program helping food-service businesses reduce single-use plastics.

Hennepin County is offering $400,000 in grants to help businesses and nonprofits reduce waste and cut costs through reuse, repair, food waste prevention, and replacing disposables with reusable.

Boost your commercial property's energy efficiency with funding from the city. Minneapolis offers a green cost-share program that can significantly reduce your sustainability upgrade costs.

Drafty windows and doors drive up heating costs and make indoor spaces less comfortable. With a spare hour and tools from your favorite hardware store, you can tackle these leaks!

Installed new natural gas equipment in 2024? Your new furnace, boiler, water heater, thermostat, food service equipment, and more may qualify for a rebate from CenterPoint Energy!

Single-use plastic items are popular in food service businesses due to their convenience, but these items lead to pollution and continual expenses. The free MNimize program assists food service businesses in switching to single-use plastic alternatives, such as compostable or reusable items.