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Alternative Fueled Vehicles
By 1999, increased concentrations of air toxics across parts of Minnesota had exceeded health guidelines and increased the risk of cancer, according to a study published that year by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). As the MPCA observed, a major source of this air pollution comes from cars, trucks, and other vehicles. The City of St. Louis Park promotes alternative use vehicles. It was the first city in the state to own an E-85 pump to fuel its E-85 fleet and owns and operates hybrid vehicles as well. For more information about alternative fueled vehicles see Green Guardian.

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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
They use about 2/3 less energy than standard incandescent bulbs to provide the same amount of light, and last up to 10 times longer. Please recycle them as hazardous waste. Call Hennepin County at: (612) 348-3777 for proper disposal or go to Hennepin County.

Click here for more information on compact fluorescent light bulbs.

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Donating memorial trees and benches
The City of St. Louis Park encourages you to honor someone in the form of a dedicated tree or bench placed in one of our parks. A tree or bench is a wonderful way to preserve cherished thoughts of individuals you care about, at the same time enhancing our community and environment. Our wish is to provide a perfect setting for your dedication. For more information, please call (952) 924-2565.

Memorial Bench and Tree Application

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Energy
Explore ways to save on your energy bill and find alternative energy sources.

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Environmental Stewardship

St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship. We will increase environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city business.

Focus areas for this strategic direction:

- Expanding energy efficiencies in the city's operations.

- Educating staff and the public on environmental consciousness, stewardship and best practices.

- Working in areas such as the rehab loan program, development projects, permits, etc., encourage green building design, creation of open spaces, and environmental innovations.

- Preserving, enhancing and providing good stewardship of our parks.

- Investigating the need and purpose for an energy/environmental commission.

Vision in Action - Green Business awards recognize local businesses

The St. Louis Park Green Business Program promotes and recognizes local businesses that make environmentally friendly choices in managing their resources, such as recycling waste, reducing packaging, or reuse of materials. This program is sponsored by the City of St. Louis Park and Waste Management and was initiated by a grant from Keep America Beautiful in 2006.

Click here to learn more.

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Get a Compost Bin
Hennepin County has partnered with Bachman's, Lakewinds Natural Foods and The Reuse Center to sell compost bins. Backyard composting is an easy way for residents to turn much of the waste from their yards and kitchens into a rich material that can be used to improve the soil. Using finished compost on lawns and gardens will provide an organic fertilizer, suppress weeds, and hold moisture in the soil.

The bins are being sold at a reduced cost of only $35. The compost bin features a 13-cubic-foot capacity, a sturdy, easy-to-open lid, two harvesting doors, and is made of black recycled plastic. There is a limit of one bin per household.

A limited quantity of bins will be available at Hennepin County’s Drop-off Facility in Brooklyn Park beginning April 23rd. Bins will be available for purchase on a first come, first serve basis on Wednesday evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm. No pre-order is necessary. Go to www.hennepin.us/compostbinsale for more information.
For general questions about the compost bin sale, see www.hennepin.us keyword search "compost bin" or call Hennepin County Environmental Services at (612)348-9266.

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Greenopia
Greenopia - the urban dweller's guide to greener living.

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Transportation
There are ways to change your transportation methods to reduce your environmental footprint.