Research Keywords

• sustainability, conservation, renewable

• environmental, environment

• positive impact on the environment

• improvement, reduction/reduce

• green, eco-friendly, energy

• waste reduction and recycling initiatives

• energy conservation

• water conservation

• green transportation

• school gardens and green spaces

• food sustainability

• environmental education and awareness

• carbon footprint in schools, carbon footprint

• renewable energy projects

• plastic pollution reduction

• green building and infrastructure

• environmental impact [Bloomington, MN or Hennepin County, MN]

• climate change impacts Minnesota

• local climate change Bloomington, MN/Hennepin County, MN

• sustainability initiatives schools

• green schools

• environmental sustainability education

• climate change solutions local

• Minnesota climate trends

• [Hydrosphere/Geosphere/Biosphere/Atmosphere] impacts climate change Minnesota

• climate resilience Bloomington, MN

• ecological footprint, ecological footprint in schools

• School waste audit. restaurant waste audit

• Recycling programs in schools and businesses

• Composting in schools and businesses

• Reducing single-use plastics

• Landfill impact Minnesota

• Waste management Bloomington, MN

• Circular economy education

• Sustainable consumption in schools and businesses

• Waste diversion rates in schools and businesses

• Impact of waste on [local ecosystems/water quality]

Renewable Energy Projects:

• Solar panels for schools & businesses

• Wind energy for schools & businesses

• Renewable energy education

• Clean energy initiatives Minnesota

• Feasibility of renewable energy schools & businesses

• Water usage in schools and businesses

• Low-flow fixtures in schools and businesses

• Rainwater harvesting in schools and businesses

• Water conservation practices Minnesota

• Drought impact Minnesota

• Water quality Bloomington, MN

• Ojibwe water traditions (nibi)

• Water stewardship education

• Impact of climate change on Minnesota water resources

Green Transportation

• School transportation survey, Public transportation survey

• Bike to school/work initiatives

• Carpooling programs

• Public transportation Bloomington, MN students

• Electric vehicles 

• Sustainable transportation Minnesota

• Transportation emissions Minnesota

Green Building and Infrastructure:

• Sustainable building materials for schools and businesses

• Green roofs schools

• LEED certification schools & businesses

• Energy-efficient building design

• Impact of building design on energy use Minnesota

• School gardens benefits

• Native plants Minnesota

• Pollinator gardens schools

• Composting for school gardens

• Biodiversity school grounds

• Impact of climate change on Minnesota ecosystems

• Traditional ecological knowledge [local plants/gardening]

• Wiigwaas (paper birch) decline Minnesota

• School cafeteria food sourcing

• Local food for schools Minnesota

• Reducing food waste in schools and businesses

• Composting food waste in schools and businesses

• Sustainable agriculture Minnesota

• Food miles school

• Indigenous food systems Minnesota

• Impact of climate change on Minnesota agriculture

• Reducing plastic use schools & businesses

• Alternatives to single-use plastics

• Plastic recycling challenges

• Plastic pollution impact [local waterways/wildlife]

• Microplastics Minnesota