To be truly sustainable means we not only focus on the environment, but also the economy and social equity. All residents of our city deserve a community they can thrive in, a community that supports a healthy life, and a…
What are the components of green burial, what are the laws? Are you familiar with water cremation? Environmentalists will also want to know about land conservation burial, & Natural Organic Reduction method & more! Deah Kinion is a co-founder of…
Do you have questions about what you can put in your recycling cart? Or are you wondering what to do with that pile of junk taking up space in your garage? Whether it’s household garbage, an old washing machine, or…
Have you heard about home electrification and heat pumps and wondered if this is possible in your home? Please join 3 local residents who have taken the plunge and are sharing their experiences, what their motivations were, what they learned…
A panel discussion among three local food and farm businesses who are doing their part to lessen agriculture’s impact on the climate. Hear from Jonathan Stensgard with Pine Creek Farms (Plainview), Christopher Abbott with Perennial Pantry (Burnsville), and Brendon Krieg…
Mayor Norton’s EarthFest Proclamation & Sustainability Update (4/6/21) Missed the annual EarthFest kickoff with the Mayor’s Proclamation of EarthFest 2021? No worries! Watch the recording of this virtual event, which includes a sustainability update on initiatives by the City of…
How a Rochester couple built their dream net-zero energy home Previous Next These homeowners achieved their goal of building a net-zero passive house on the outskirts of Rochester, Minnesota. Read the Post Bulletin article here. Another goal of theirs is…
Taking cue from Texas, Rochester couple goes offline Previous Next EarthFest founders, Mary and Ivan Idso, tested the resiliency of their home after Texas experienced prolonged power outages this past month. Read the full article by Post Bulletin here.