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THE GREEN INSTITUTE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Since 1993, The Green Institute has grown from its roots as a neighborhood-based movement to become one of the state’s leading non-profit innovators developing tangible solutions that improve the environment and communities.
The Green Institute is home to a broad range of programs and initiatives, which include: ReUse Center and DeConstruction Services, Green Building, Community Energy and Consulting Services.
What's New
Visit the ReUse Center for 50% off on all reusable building supplies at both our Maplewood and Minneapolis stores through Saturday July 31st.
The Green Institute will be at Taste of Maplewood on Friday August 6th and Saturday August 7th. Stop by our booth and learn about energy conservation products, home energy audits, sales at our ReUse centers and how to sign up your business for our Small Business Energy Efficiency programs.
Lake Street Council and Xcel Energy are jointly sponsoring an Energy Efficiency Event on August 17th from Noon to 1:30pm with the City of Minneapolis and the Midtown Business Association. This symposium will provide no-cost, low-cost solutions to save business owners and commercial property owners money on their energy bill.
Learn about the Green Institute's Small Business Energy Efficiency Program - The Green Institute provided direct support to South Minneapolis food service businesses for one year, helping them shape and meet their energy conservation goals.
The Green Institute's Food Service Energy Leadership Program seeks to reduce the energy consumption of small businesses in the food service industry by 10-15% through no and low cost measures. If you are are a small business owner in the food service industry (or know someone who is) and are interested in learning more about our energy efficiency program or joining our applicant pool, just click the corresponding link:
Minneapolis or White Bear Lake
ReUse Specials: Take advantage of these SMART packages for savings on high quality Energy Conservation products for your home. They are perfect for gifts, families, builders, and landlords. Spread the energy, water and dollar savings! First come, first serve! Supply is limited.
Use our easy forms below to reserve your smart packages for pick-up or delivery:
Brake for Breakfast is a Huge Success!Over 400 people joined us for breakfast at the Green Institute on June 10th, 2010. Along with our tenants we hosted the largest breakfast for bikers and walkers on BikeWalk to Work Day! The bikers and walkers logged a cumulative 3580 miles (averaging 10.3 miles per person), Peace Coffee provided 300 cups of coffee, we served over 40 dozen eggs, and we only produced 1.25 pounds of trash! Learn more about Brake for Breakfast at the Green Institute.
Video Clips: Featuring The ReUse Center and DeConstruction programs in a refreshing look at various aspects of program operations and our ongoing mission to keep quality building materials out of the landfill.
