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PAG E 3 SUSTAINABILITY NEWSLETTER City of Roseville Public Works & Engineering Events and Resources State Home Energy Rebates —Public Informational meeting: Wednesday, July 17th, 6-7pm, Urban League Twin Cities (2100 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis) To provide opportunities for the public and interested stakeholders to inform the design of Minnesota's Home Energy Rebate (HER) programs, Minnesota Department of 0 0 0 0 Commerce will host six in -person public forums to take place throughout Minnesota over a two -week period in the summer of 2024. These forums aim to gather local perspectives, insights, and priorities from those who 0 0 0 0 will benefit from the program, ensuring inclusivity and reaching 0 0 populations often underrepresented in decision -making processes. Want to help inform the design of the programs? Sign up to participate in the advisory group. Saint Paul Party Supply Swap —Fri 7/19 3:30-5:30p and Sat 7/20 10am-1pm, Palace Community Center (781 Palace Ave). Bring your unwanted party supplies, new or gently used, to the swap, where they can find new life at someone else's celebration! Then, stick around and browse the shelves) For a full list of accepted items, visit www.stpaul.gov/swaps. Ramsey County Fix -It Clinic —Saturday, July 27th, 10am-1 pm, Maplewood Library. Bring household goods and clothing in need of repair. Please bring any tools and supplies you think might help. Events are first come, first serve. Volunteers needed! No fix -it skills needed. MN State Fair Waste Audit —Saturday 8/24 1:00-5:45pm. Help MPCA and The Rotary to conduct a State Fair -wide waste audit! The goal of this audit is to identify opportunities for the State Fair to reduce their waste and improve their recycling and reuse programs. Teams will sort waste, visit bins and talk to vendors. This is an exciting opportunity to help the Great Minnesota Get Together be more sustainable) Plus, you get a free ticket to get into the fair) Learn more and sign up here. Electroposium 2.0 Event 2024—Monday 9/23 at McNamara Alumni Center. The second installment of this event aims to inspire and empower the next generation of electrification leaders, showcasing cutting -edge technological advancements, offering hands-on training, and fostering vibrant discussions about the future of electrification. The Electroposium is a free and unparalleled networking opportunity for students, industry professionals, and academic experts alike. Perfect for anyone interested in the burgeoning electrification industry. Learn more and register here. Ramsey County Recycling Ambassador Training Registration for the next Ramsey County Recycling Ambassador Program training is now open! Recycling Ambassadors volunteer to encourage our community to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Topics covered in the training include food scraps recycling, climate change, environmental justice, household hazardous waste, and general recycling. The training will take place virtually 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8 and Oct. 15. Please make sure you have access to the internet and are available for all six workshops before registering. Click here to learn more and to sign up. 1 RAMSEY COUNTY Page 19 of 97