This past Saturday, Leslie Frick repped the SSMN Green Business Directory at the Farmers Market — and helped spread the word about Washington County’s Food Scraps Pickup Program! It’s an easy way to reduce waste and help our planet.

Sustainable Stillwater MN is excited to announce our next Plant a Seed Meet-up — an exclusive event for members of our Green Business Directory — happening Wednesday, July 16 from 5:00–6:30 PM in downtown Lake Elmo. What makes this event unique? We’ll take a walking tour through three neighboring Green Business Members, all within one block, and hear directly from the business owners.

What a fantastic kickoff to the 2025 season of Plant A Seed! On Wednesday, June 4, members of the Greater Stillwater Area Green Business Directory gathered at the cozy and creative Matt’s Basement Lounge for an evening full of inspiration, ideas, and (of course) bubble tea.

We’re thrilled to welcome Your Wellness Compass to the Greater Stillwater Area Green Business Directory! Owned and operated by Sarah Filipi, this Blaine-based wellness coaching and consulting business earned an extraordinary 198 out of 200 points on our Green Business Scorecard.

The Green Pages is a brand-new resource listing all members of the Greater Stillwater Area Green Business Directory.

Zoe specializes in timeless and nostalgic wedding and family photography with a focus on honest documentation.

River Market has partnered with Washington County’s Food Scraps Pickup Program to make composting easier than ever.

This month, we’re shining a spotlight on two fantastic organizations that support local, sustainable food systems.

Celebrating Wendy Gorski's incredible contributions to Sustainable Stillwater MN as she embarks on a new journey.

Let's make February a month of giving back to the Earth and our community. Spread the word, shop local, and round up for sustainability!

Big changes are coming to the Green Business Directory in 2025—simpler, sustainable, and easier to connect with eco-friendly businesses!

Bring the whole family and join us and the MPCA for an exciting Climate Experience at the upcoming DaVinci Fest.

Big River Farms, a member of the Green Business Directory, has achieved national recognition by winning the Solar Farm of the Year award.

SSMN is making strides across all areas - These combined efforts aim to build a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive community.

Discover how Minnesota's groundbreaking recycling legislation could reshape daily life for Stillwater residents and businesses.

Minnesota's new packaging law will shape the future of businesses in Stillwater.

Explore SSMN's impactful initiatives—from renewable energy projects to biodiversity conservation and sustainable business practices.

SSMN is proud to share the achievements of our hardworking volunteer workgroups and unveil their ambitious goals for 2024.

If you missed SSMN's first Climate Fair on April 29th, 2023, don't worry we captured our exhibitors' messages for you!

We had over 150 guests, all folks with an interest in doing whatever they can, physically, financially, and even spiritually, to help Stillw