Food and waste choices have a bigger impact on climate change than many of us realize—but small, everyday actions can make a meaningful difference. Join Sustainable Stillwater MN’s Clean Energy Challenge to eat greener, waste less, and track how many tons of CO₂ you save along the way.

This holiday season, Sustainable Stillwater MN invites our community to rethink the culture of excess and embrace mindful consumerism rooted in sustainability, intention, and connection. True abundance comes not from what we buy, but from the generosity, presence, and shared moments that define this time of year.

Make your holidays greener and more meaningful by choosing gifts that create memories, reduce waste, and truly support the people you love. From experience-based presents to consumables and eco-friendly alternatives, these ideas help you give with intention — and with the planet in mind.

Smoke from wildfires is becoming an all-too-common summer concern in the St. Croix Valley. Learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and even your pets when air quality takes a turn for the worse.

One of today’s biggest challenges isn’t convincing people that problems exist—it’s convincing them they can be solved. Fatalism—the belief that nothing can change—can leave us stuck. But research shows that framing climate change around solutions inspires action and hope.

National Great Outdoors Month is a time to remember that some of life’s greatest treasures don’t come with a price tag — they come with fresh air, open skies, and time spent outside.

June kicks off with National Trails Day (the first Saturday of the month) and unfolds into National Camping Month, making it the perfect time to get outside, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the land.

As the Executive Director of Sustainable Stillwater MN, I recently had the opportunity to join the EcoFaith group for a fascinating tour of the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) Center. Seeing firsthand how our community’s trash is processed was both eye-opening and inspiring.

This week, we're joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and organizations across the country to observe Air Quality Awareness Week — a time to highlight the importance of clean air and share practical ways to stay healthy when the air isn’t.

Instead of abandoning the mower altogether in May and then compensating with a brutal cut, Slow Mow Summer promotes moderation and consistency. Think of it as the “meditation” of lawn care: slower, more intentional, and ultimately more beneficial to both people and pollinators.

For the first time, renewables and nuclear made up 80% of new electricity generation last year.

If someone is still outright denying what is happening, then they are just arguing for the sake of arguing.

Here in Stillwater, we don’t have glaciers in our backyard, but we are deeply connected to the consequences of their disappearance.

People often ask, "What can I do to help address the climate crisis?" But usually, what they mean is, "What's one simple thing I can do?"

Explore the impactful legacy of Dr. Beverly Wright, a trailblazer in environmental justice whose work has empowered communities.

Read our spotlight on Dr. Robert Bullard—the “father of environmental justice”—and see how his pioneering work is influencing sustainability

Learn how Catherine Coleman Flowers is fighting for rural environmental justice by addressing sanitation crises in underserved communities.

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Warren Washington, a pioneer in atmospheric science whose early models paved the way for modern climate research

The deeper story is about the "stability zones" and how these zones are shifting, creating a “new normal”.

Dive into the world of Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist who’s reshaping climate policy and championing ocean justice.