Bloomington celebrates sustainability accomplishments this Earth Month

April is Earth Month and April 22 is Earth Day. To celebrate, here is a glimpse of earth-friendly actions the City achieved in 2024 by the numbers.

Reducing greenhouse gases

164 households participated in the Home Energy Squad program.

7 electric trucks were added to the City’s fleet.

Enhancing natural resources

413 trees were planted by City staff and volunteers.

20 acres of oak woodland were restored in the Minnesota River Valley.

Reducing solid waste

1,835 tons of food and compostable material were collected in curbside organics recycling.

30%+ of solid waste customers have an organics cart.

Improving water quality

3,495 pounds of debris were collected through the Adopt-a-Drain program.

Conserving water

556,000 gallons of water were saved with Civic Plaza irrigation upgrades.

99 rebates were issued for water saving devices.

Learn more

Read more about the City’s sustainability work in the 2024 Sustainability Annual Report at blm.mn/sustainabilityreport.