Accomplishments

 - Minneapolis Organics Recycling Pilot & Promotion ​-

  • MCA spearheaded the organics recycling pilot program in conjunction with the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County. MCA achieved over 50% participation from eligible homes (over 1,260 households) in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis.
  • MCA partnered with Minneapolis Public Schools to bring organics recycling to 21 Minneapolis schools. Volunteers worked to educate students about the program.
  • MCA continues to promote the program and try to increase participation throughout Minneapolis. MCA is partnering with Hennepin County Green Partners to encourage peer-to-peer outreach in Minneapolis neighborhoods.

- Energy Efficiency ​-

MCA partnered with Minnesota Center for Energy and the Environment to promote Home Energy Squad services. MCA engaged hundreds of households with 232 completing home energy squad visits and 73 going on to further improve home energy efficiency through insulation and heating system upgrades. MCA has successfully partnered with Minneapolis neighborhood organizations to buy down the already low costs associated with the program to further incentivize participation. 

- Local Climate Awards & Recognition ​-

Frank Hornstein and Theresa Harich receive the 2017 Climate Action Hero Awards from Minneapolis Climate Action
2018 Award: Representative Frank Hornstein and Lake Harriet Community School's Theresa Harich receive Climate Action Hero Awards.
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Michael Chaney - Jamming for Justice event at Upper Harbor Terminal, North Minneapolis 9/2018
EcoBlend Award
​In 2012, Minneapolis Climate Action partnered with the Blend Awards to present the first EcoBlend award. Blend awards recognize new and remodeled developments which blend to our Minneapolis Neighborhoods. EcoBlend further acknowledges builders using sustainable practices that incorporate eco-friendly design. 
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​​Climate Action Hero Awards
In 2017, Minneapolis Climate Action presented our first Climate Action Hero Awards. One award goes toward representatives of public office and another is presented to an outstanding citizen in recognition of their action on climate.


​Climate Action Hero Awards 2018
Minnesota State Representative Frank Hornstein and Theresa Harich received the awards in 2018 for their commitment to our community and climate action.


Climate Action Hero Award 2019
Minneapolis Climate Action is honored to have presented the Climate Hero Award to Michael Chaney. His decades long commitment to racial and environmental justice, urban farming, and community building is a priceless resource in our community. Michael's current focus is the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment project in North Minneapolis.