Help protect your health and your neighbors’ health by enjoying safe backyard fires this season.

When we think of climate change, we may not immediately think of metal health. Still, these two are strongly linked.

Beat the heat this summer by spending some quality time with one of the coolest places in the house - the refrigerator. Getting to know your refrigerator can help you reduce food waste, save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E), celebrated the completion of innovative enhancements at the R&E Center, a 450,000 ton per year solid waste processing facility in Newport on Monday, July 17. These enhancements, which include a building addition and next-generation technology and equipment to sort more materials from the trash, will support the launch of one of the largest residential co-collection food scrap recycling programs in the country.

Nearly half a million people in Minnesota lack regular access to food. In Ramsey County, 20% of children are considered food insecure, and seniors aged 60+ are the fastest-growing group of food shelf visitors.

Trends show the Minnesota climate is growing wetter and warmer. Daily low temperatures in southern Minnesota have increased 4.9 degrees since 1895.

Moving can create a lot of waste. Boxes, packing supplies and items you no longer want can add up. If you’re moving soon, the following tips can help you waste less. 

Warming temperatures, increased precipitation and more frequent severe weather have already led to changes in our local ecology.

Worms play an important role in garden soil health, but the spread of a relatively new invasive worm species threatens our ecosystem.

When’s the last time you sat on an outdoor bench? Active Living Ramsey Communities, in partnership with the Environmental Health division of Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health, is working to create bench corridors throughout the county to make it safe and easy for everyone to integrate physical activity into their daily routine.