sustainability

From savings to sustainability, those embracing minimalist lifestyle point to benefits

By Jacqueline Palfy | June 17, 2024

From backyard gardens to canning, sewing or thrifting clothes. They’re all ways area residents are stretching their budgets and reflecting their values.

City releases top 10 sustainability goals, acknowledges ‘polarizing’ nature of topic

By Jodi Schwan | June 28, 2023

Want to cut through the back-and-forth and see where the city’s sustainability plan ended up? Here it is.

City sustainability plan restarts with public meetings

By Jodi Schwan | October 31, 2022

After being put on hold earlier this year, the city of Sioux Falls is moving ahead on developing a community sustainability plan.

City awards dollars to groups supporting ‘green’ initiatives

By Pigeon605 Staff | June 6, 2022

The city of Sioux Falls has awarded a total of $10,000 to three organizations helping promote sustainability.

City climate action, sustainability plan sets targets for greener future

By Jodi Schwan | March 2, 2022

“This plan will really position Sioux Falls as a leader in this region on climate and sustainability efforts.”

First look: 6 areas of focus for a more sustainable Sioux Falls

By Jodi Schwan | October 25, 2021

This much has become clear: A lot of people in Sioux Falls are interested in creating a more sustainable community. An open house last week that offered a first look at the city’s future Sustainability […]

Even one hour helps: How to do your part for cleaner Big Sioux River

By Jodi Schwan | September 22, 2021

Got an hour, or two or three, to offer this weekend? Your help could make a big difference for the Big Sioux River. The city is hosting a cleanup event from 9 a.m. to noon […]

Meet the woman tasked with making Sioux Falls ‘greener’

By Jodi Schwan | July 14, 2021

What does it mean to be “green?” Or to be “sustainable?” For Holly Meier, the answer is nothing less than everything. “I like to talk about how sustainability is based on this principle that everything […]

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