Take Action
The Sustainability Office coordinates city-wide efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Local businesses and non-profits offer opportunities to reduce your footprint and save money at home and at work. Click on the photo icons to learn more about the ideas listed below or get involved with a local environmental organization to prevent climate change. If you would like to receive occasional email updates about Minneapolis sustainability initiatives, news, and events, please subscribe to our email list.
Save Energy & Buy Renewables |
Get an energy audit and learn more about rebates from the Home Energy Squad | Power your home with wind from Xcel Energy | Power your home with solar energy |
Prevent Waste |
Compost food and other waste through the City's Organics Recycling Program | Recycle more by following the Solid Waste and Recycling guidelines | Become a zero hero by reducing waste |
Save Fuel
Ride Metro Transit bus and LRT | Rent a Nice Ride | Use a car sharing program | Get more information about bicycling in Minneapolis |
Use electric vehicles |
Other Actions
Plant a tree with support from the City Trees program | Improve water quality with the Adopt-A-Drain program | Support our local food system | Save money and energy at work with these resources |
Save the Bees | Plant a rain garden |
Last updated May 14, 2019