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Seed Labels

April 13, 2016March 4, 2016

Seed Labels (PDF 1.2 MB) 2″ x 4″ labels Want print versions of our seed saving resources? Contact Gardening Matters: www.gardeningmatters.org, (612) 821-2358

Lista de Energìa (Spanish)

April 13, 2016March 4, 2016

Lista de Energìa (Spanish)

Energy Checklist (English)

April 13, 2016March 4, 2016

Energy Checklist (English)

Home Water Audit Checklist (English)

April 13, 2016March 4, 2016

Home Water Audit Checklist (English)

Energy Trivia Questions/ Preguntas de Energía (English & Spanish)

April 13, 2016March 4, 2016

Energy Trivia Questions/ Preguntas de Energía (English & Spanish)

Alternativos de Energía Renovable (Spanish)

April 13, 2016March 4, 2016

Alternativos de Energía Renovable (Spanish)

Renewable Energy/ La Energía Renovables/ Zog Tshiab (English, Spanish, Hmong)

April 13, 2016March 4, 2016

Renewable Energy/ La Energía Renovables/ Zog Tshiab (English, Spanish, Hmong)

Energy Poster/ Energía/ Zog (English, Spanish, Hmong)

April 13, 2016March 4, 2016

Energy Poster/ Energía/ Zog (English, Spanish, Hmong)

Huella de Comida Guía de Compras de Bajo Carbono (Spanish)

April 13, 2016March 4, 2016

Huella de Comida Guía de Compras de Bajo Carbono (Spanish)

Swapping Made Easy (English)

April 13, 2016March 4, 2016

Swapping Made Easy (English)

Green Tips

Pack a No Waste Lunch

A ‘no-waste lunch’ is a meal that does not end up in the trash. Buy food in bulk and put it in reusable containers to carry to school or work. Packing your food in reusables is typically less expensive and creates less waste than buying food that comes in disposable …more…

Get Your Mayor Involved

More than 600 cities nationwide are not waiting for federal action on climate change—they are taking matters into their own hands. The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement is one way cities are reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and urging government to take action. Read more about the agreement here, plus …more…

Make an Action Plan

Wait. Scratch that. Don’t make your own list of simple things you can do today to make a positive difference for the climate—use ours! This list offers 20 easy things you can do that will help you and your family lighten your load on the environment, keep more money in …more…

Host a Clothing Swap

Swapping is a great way to eliminate waste and engage in reuse. Instead of throwing away items that you no longer want, you give them to someone who does, and instead of purchasing brand new items, you can reuse items you receive from others. Swapping can also be a way …more…

Check Windows and Doors for Energy Efficiency

Here are some easy tips for Home Energy Savings: Leaky windows, doors and frames can let out the air you paid to heat or cool. Once a year, check the caulking around your windows, doors and joints to make sure everything is sealed tightly. Install weather stripping around any leaky …more…

Start Backyard Composting

Did you know that the average Minnesota household throws 15 pounds of compostable materials into the trash every single week? Composting is an easy and simple way to have an immediate personal impact by diverting trash from the landfill or incinerator. Backyard composting takes leaves, grass clippings, veggie scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, …more…

Start an Organics Recycling Program

Establishing an organics recycling program is a great way to reduce the amount of trash an organization or household disposes. Organics include all food waste and non-recyclable or food-soiled paper products and can make up approximately 25 percent of what we throw away. This article offers tips on how to …more…

A meat-eater’s view of Mindful Eating

Seed Labels

Lista de Energìa (Spanish)

Energy Checklist (English)

Home Water Audit Checklist (English)

Energy Trivia Questions/ Preguntas de Energía (English & Spanish)

Alternativos de Energía Renovable (Spanish)

Renewable Energy/ La Energía Renovables/ Zog Tshiab (English, Spanish, Hmong)

Energy Poster/ Energía/ Zog (English, Spanish, Hmong)

Huella de Comida Guía de Compras de Bajo Carbono (Spanish)

Swapping Made Easy (English)

A meat-eater’s view of Mindful Eating

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