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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: David Katz, Communications Intern
Phone 952-833-9522 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina Celebrates Earth Day April 22
Edina, Minn., April 5, 2012 – Joining cities around the world, the Edina City Council, in collaboration with
the Energy & Environment Commission, has proclaimed Sunday, April 22 “Earth Day.”
Earth Day is a reminder to learn more about the environment and how you can help protect it by taking
action and stimulating public policy. While the issues are global, change begins on the local level. Edina’s
Energy & Environment Commission suggests you do one or several of the following to protect our planet:
1. Save energy, money and the environment by taking the Edina Energy Challenge and scheduling a visit
by the Home Energy Squad.
2. Sign up for Windsource through Xcel Energy to reduce greenhouse gases by supporting renewable
energy.
3. Reduce, reuse and recycle. Replace disposable plastic bottles with a reusable water bottle.
4. Plant a tree and grow your own vegetables.
5. Drive less by combining trips and walking or biking where possible. Cut exhaust emissions by reducing
engine idling.
6. Mulch your grass clippings and use organic fertilizers.
7. Turn off lights and electronics when not in use. Adjust your thermostat up in the summer and down
in the winter. Install CFL light bulbs and buy Energy Star appliances.
8. Shop for produce at the Centennial Lakes Farmers Market, held 3-7 p.m. Thursdays from June 16 to
Sept. 29.
9. Be a water smart consumer. Install low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators. Follow best practices
in watering and mowing lawns.
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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
10. Attend the Energy & Environment Commission-sponsored forum, “Edina Dialogue: The Environment,
Economy and Food Supply from Global to Local.” Dr. Jonathan Foley, Director of the University of
Minnesota Institute on the Environment, will give the keynote presentation. The seminar will be held
6 to 9 p.m. April 19 at Edina High School, 6754 Valley View Road.
While Earth Day is a calendar highlight, Edina’s 12-member Energy & Environment Commission is active year-
round, educating the public about environmental protection and advising the City on the development of
energy efficient policies and practices. For more information about the commission and its work, visit
EdinaGoGreen.org.
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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424