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Cate Faehrmann visiting MN Capitol

First Japan, Now Australia! Taking On PFAS Across The Globe.

January 27, 2025 | By Avonna Starck
Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to meet with Cate Faehrmann, a Member of Parliament from New South Wales, Australia. Cate traveled all the way from her sunny home on the other side of the world to our chilly corner of the globe to connect with legislators, agencies, and advocates about PFAS. She was seeking to understand how Minnesota is addressing the PFAS crisis through regulatory action so that she might take some of her lessons learned back to her home country.
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International Compost Awareness Week

Posted on May 8, 2023
It's International Compost Awareness Week! Every day this week, we'll be sharing all of the reasons why we love compost. We're especially excited to share the love today, because this afternoon, Governor Wes Moore is signing the On-Farm Food Scrap Composting Bill! Learn about the basics of composting today, and stick with us all week to learn more!
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For healthier soil, healthier food... compost.
Photo of the Moving Forward Conference Held in Washington DC 2023

Lessons Learned from D.C.

April 27, 2023 | By Tolani Taylor
During the month of March, I had the opportunity to attend the Moving Forward Network conference in Washington DC. The conference brought together a diverse and talented group of individuals and organizations committed to fighting for environmental justice and promoting sustainable communities.
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Diversion out of Landfills and Incinerators

April 5, 2023 | By Emily Ranson
Maryland legislation passed in 2021 requiring large food waste generators to divert away from landfills and incinerators and towards a list of zero waste strategies including composting, donating serviceable food, and using for agricultural purposes.
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photo by Keith Lasoya: Waste Neutral
Vintage rainbow colored melamine plate and cup set. CC 2.0 DesignGuru118 Wikimedia.
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The Reality of Reusable Plastics

April 3, 2023 | By Grayson Teals
The “correct” use of melamine foodware requires that the dish not be heated above 160 degrees. When food is served on melamine plates there is relatively low cross contamination from the plate to the food. However, once you put that plate in the microwave, you’re immediately pushing past that safety zone.
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