Zero Waste Minnesota

05/28/2026

Zero Waste car kit is a portable collection of reusable items kept in your vehicle to help refuse unexpected single-use while out and about. No car? No problem, have a few items in your purse, backpack, diaper bag ect.

I find having reusables in my car (along with a fork in my purse and diaper bag) is helpful if I'm not planning to go out to eat. It's an easy way to single use while out.

What's in your car kit?

05/26/2026

A typical backyard BBQ generates roughly 1 to 1.5 pounds of waste per person, primarily consisting of single-use dishware, food scraps, and beverage containers.

A simple way to cut down on this waste is using plates, silverwear, and cups from your cupboard, compost food scraps, and provide tap water.

How did you cut down on waste this Memorial Day?

05/22/2026

We went out to eat, before we could tell the server we didn’t need a kids cup one came to the table. We ended up reusing it to pack up his leftovers. Not perfect, and that’s ok.

05/13/2026

Chasing the pollinators from one dandelion to the next. We saw lots of honeybees, one bumblebee, and some little tiny native bees. Who else is doing ?

05/10/2026

05/03/2026

Sunday, May 3, is Bereaved Mother’s Day, and it’s a day I didn’t know about until l became a bereaved mother. So many women feel alone in the days leading up to and the arrival of Mother’s Day because their motherhood stories tell of grief and heartache-realities that are often overlooked. This is for those women, those mothers. Your stories matter, your motherhood matters, your grief matters.


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04/30/2026

Reuse before Reycle. What’s your favorite R in a Zero Waste Lifestyle?

04/25/2026

Happy Earth Day!

04/23/2026

Free Park Day is Saturday, April 25
Enjoy free entrance into all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas on Saturday, April 25! Take this opportunity to bask in the beautiful spring weather, spend time with loved ones and adventure in the great outdoors.

offers a Free Park Day in every season. If you miss out on Saturday, April 25, mark your calendars for the other Free Park Days in the year:
-Saturday, June 13
-Friday, November 27

04/07/2026

One of the biggest book swaps is in Southern MN. If you like to read and swap this is your event. While you’re here have a drink at . Laura the owner supports sustainability. Another shout out to our Climate Mayor, Erica Zweifel.