Additional resources on recycling, solid waste management, and environmental issues:
- www.pca.state.mn.us
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- www.dnr.state.mn.us
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
- www.health.state.mn.us
- Minnesota Department of Health provides a great deal of information on environmental health issues, including mold and radon.
- www.epa.gov
- United States Environmental Protection Agency
- www.recycleminnesota.org
- The website of the private, not-for-profit organization comprised of members from public, private and non-profit sectors who are committed to promoting resource conservation through waste prevention, reuse, recycling, composting and purchasing practices using the most cost effective and environmentally sound methods available in Minnesota. The site contains facts on recycling, information on how and what to recycle, guides to purchasing recycled products at home, schools or in businesses, posters and other educational materials available, America Recycles Day information, and more.
- www.mnwastewise.org
- A private, not-for-profit affiliate of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, the mission of Minnesota Waste Wise is to help businesses and organizations reduce waste, save money and protect the environment.
- www.mnexchange.org
- Minnesota Materials Exchange is an online business materials reuse network, linking organizations that have quality reusable goods they no longer need to those who can use them.
- www.mntap.umn.edu
- Minnesota Technical Assistance Program is connected to the University of Minnesota and exists to help businesses implement industry – tailored solutions that prevent pollution at the source, maximize efficient use of resources and reduce energy use and cost.
- www.extension.umn.edu
- University of Minnesota Extension provides information on indoor and outdoor plant care and pest control, sustainable agriculture, 4-H programs and many other consumer related issues
