Category: Waste Reduction
Actions and initiatives that emphasize waste reduction, keeping waste out of landfills, and redirecting them toward reuse, recycling, or composting.
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Clothing Swap Spring 2026
Our 2nd clothing swap at Big Wood Brewery was a big success! Thanks to everyone who participated by contributing your used clothes or sneakers. You helped combat fast fashion and kept waste out of landfills! See our full Facebook post here! We plan to have another clothing swap in the Fall. Follow us on Facebook… Read more
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Clothing Swap at Big Wood Brewery
Join the Vadnais Heights Green Team on Sunday, 2/1/26 for a clothing swap at Big Wood. You can bring your own clothes to swap and get clothes for free! Men’s and women’s lightly worn, clean (no holes or stains) clothes are welcome. For more information on why sustainable fashion is important, go here. Read more
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Waste Free Waffle Breakfast
The Vadnais Heights Green Team partnered with the Lions Club for their Waffle Breakfast on the 6th to help make the event waste-free. The Lions used composting plates, utensils, and napkins, and the placemats and milk cartons were recyclable. We were able to collect over 20 bags of compost that otherwise would have gone to… Read more
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Sustainable Holidays
Let’s make this holiday season a green one! Some of our favorite traditions, like giving gifts and eating big meals, can also create a lot of waste. Here are some resources to help make your celebrations a little more eco-friendly. Small changes can make a big difference! Ramsey County Green Holiday Gift Guide Tips for… Read more