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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Galleria Recognized as ‘Green Business’
Edina, Minn., Dec. 1, 2020 – Galleria Shopping Center was recently recognized as a gold-level “Green Business” during the third quarter of 2020.
Each quarter, the City of Edina’s Energy & Environment Commission (EEC) recognizes businesses that model green and sustainable actions. Since its launch in May 2019, more than10 Edina
businesses have earned the Green Business Recognition in gold, silver and bronze levels.
Businesses earn points for taking green actions within their daily operations in the areas of solid waste, recycling, purchasing, energy use, landscaping and water conservation, transportation
and more. Businesses can earn recognition as a gold, silver or bronze Green Business and will be able to post their recognition level publicly for shoppers and other patrons. Businesses
must earn 25 points to receive bronze recognition, 40 for silver and 55 for gold recognition. To maintain their recognition level, businesses are required to resubmit their application
annually.
Businesses of all types are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply online at EdinaMN.gov/Sustainable. For more information, contact Liz Moore at LMoore@EdinaMN.gov.