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2012 American Forest & Paper Association Recycling Awards added 1/12
This national award recognizes outstanding paper recycling efforts.
2012 Reuben Youngerberg Memorial Biodiesel Essay Scholarship Contest added 1/12
This scholarship contest, open to all high school seniors in Minnesota with plans to attend postsecondary education, seeks entries about topics related to biodiesel.
2012 Work for Water Art and Design Contest added 1/12
Thia contest invites high school students to inspire Minnesotans to take action to protect our waters.
26-second climate change video from NASA added 2/8
This online video shows an animated visualization of global temperature trends since 1880.
Applications invited by the Minnesota Deparment of Education for National Green Ribbon Schools Recognition added 2/8
This national program seeks to highlight schools which are saving energy and reducing operating costs, creating environmentally friendly learning spaces, promoting student health and providing environmental education to incorporate sustainability into the curriculum.
Businesses invited to apply for a MnTAP Intern added 1/12
Since 1985, the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) has been coordinating an intern program that places highly qualified students in businesses for up to three months.
Decreasing Holiday Food Waste added 1/12
There are a number of opportunities for reducing food waste, a significant component of municipal solid waste, during the holiday season.
Direct and Intermediated Marketing of Local Foods in the United States added 1/12
This 2011 report uses nationally representative data on marketing of local foods to assess the relative scale of local food marketing channels.
Disney Friends for Change Grants added 2/8
Youth have an opportunity to receive a $1,000 grant to help make a lasting, positive change in the world.
DNR Community Forest Grants added 1/12
The Minnesota DNR offers grants to diversify Minnesota's community forests against pests, disease and damage.
DNR Division of Parks and Trails Grants added 2/8
Funding is available for building trails, acquiring park land, installing fishing piers and otherwise expanding outdoor recreation opportunities in Minnesota.
Environmental Initiative Awards: apply between February 8 - March 2 added 2/8
This awards annually honor innovative projects that have achieved extraordinary environmental results by harnessing the power of partnership.
FY 2012 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants added 2/8
Financial assistance is available for agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of energy projects.
Grants for specialty crop growers from the MN Department of Agriculture added 2/8
Grants are available to help promote and enhance the specialty crop industry (including fruit, vegetable, and other specialty crops).
Ideas for a Sustainable Valentine's Day added 2/8
This article contains a number of suggestions to make Valentine's Day more eco-friendly.
Jeffers Foundation Awards for waste reduction efforts in school lunchrooms added 2/8
Applications are invited for awards to recognize elementary schools in Minnesota which have developed and are implementing effective waste reduction programs.
Minnesota's Emerging Green Economy: Green Jobs Report 2011 added 2/8
This Minnesota state government report is a comprehensive study of the state's green job vacancies and potential for growth.
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Grants added 1/12
Applications are invited for projects to improve water quality in the MWMO.
PRI Cold Climate 2012 Design Competition: Cycling Re-Sources added 1/12
This year's competition challenges entrants to create a self-sustaining system for growing annual or perennial food crops.
Right Light Guide - differences between bulb types added 2/8
The "Right Light Guide" illuminates the differences between various types of light bulbs and helps you find the ones you need.
Sustainable Holiday Ideas added 1/12
There is a wide range of opportunities to reduce waste during the holiday season.
Sustainable New Year's Resolutions added 1/12
There are a number of ideas that might be considered for "sustainable" new year's resolutions.
US EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants added 1/12
Grants are available for communities working on solutions to local environmental and public health issues

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MnSCN Update

Issue 298 - Feb 6,2012

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