Recycling in Cook County

The average American disposes of 4.5lbs of trash a day. That's an estimated average of 12 tons of garbage created every day in Cook County which needs to be transported 120 miles to landfills or recycling centers. The good news, you can make a difference. Join Zero Waste Cook County educator, Kristina Mattson to learn simple, fun, and practical ways to take charge of your household waste and optimize your recycling.

Recycling in Cook County2022-06-29T16:45:15-05:00

Living Low Waste 101

The average American produces 4.5 lbs of trash a day. But how do you even begin to start reducing waste? Doing so may seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. In this guilt and judgment-free workshop, you'll learn how to start your own low-waste journey at home - no matter where you're starting from.

Living Low Waste 1012022-06-29T13:27:18-05:00

Composting in Northern MN

David Abazs co-owner of Round River Farm and the University of Minnesota, Sustainability Executive Director of NE Region, will be presenting home composting basics and tips and sharing about the Lake County Ei Roskaa (zero waste) recycling and composting project.

Composting in Northern MN2022-06-21T14:32:48-05:00

Virtual Pre-Launch of Staci Drouillard Newest Book Seven Aunts

Drouillard will share why she was inspired to write about her aunts, her writing process as it relates to personal and community history, and her experience of handling sensitive topics (women's lives and stories), and will stitch it all together by reading from chapters of Seven Aunts.

Virtual Pre-Launch of Staci Drouillard Newest Book Seven Aunts2022-06-13T16:53:57-05:00

Welcoming All: Pronouns and Equity Efforts

Learn how to create welcoming environments for all people by exploring how to use and honor individuals’ pronouns, and increase equity and inclusion in our businesses and in our communities.

Welcoming All: Pronouns and Equity Efforts2024-06-19T15:09:13-05:00

Solar Career Seminar

Explore various solar career options with Dane Larson, Solar Sales Consultant at Wolf Track Energy. Solar Coop: https://coops.solarunitedneighbors.org/coops/duluth-and-arrowhead-solar-co-op-2/ Wolf Track Energy: wolftrackenergy.com

Solar Career Seminar2022-05-17T12:44:02-05:00

Minnesota Legend: Dorothy Molter

Resources: Dorothy Molter Museum: https://www.rootbeerlady.com/ Dorothy Molter Museum FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/knifelakelady Ely Historical Society: https://www.facebook.com/ElyWintonHistoricalSociety/

Minnesota Legend: Dorothy Molter2022-05-16T14:33:13-05:00
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