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Page 3 <br />Planting and protecting trees/green space. The value of trees and green space is indisputable. <br />Some cities have engaged in innovative initiatives, such as giving tree seeds to residents, <br />preserving land for green space rather than development, and planting new trees. <br />• Lakeville, population 51,800 <br />• Minneapolis, population 388,000 <br />• Minnetrista, population 5,500 <br />Recycling. Most cities now have a basic recycling program, but some have taken it a step further. <br />For example, some cities have additional programs for recycling large quantities of corrugated <br />cardboard or large items such as computers and TVs, while others have groups that pick up <br />recyclable materials from the grounds of public places. <br />• Barnesville, population 2,300 <br />• Farmington, population 18,000 <br />• Prior Lake, population 21,400 <br />• St. Paul, population 287,000 <br />• Waseca, population 9,700 <br />Refuse -derived energy. Some cities have facilities in which they can process trash to generate <br />such energy sources as fuel and electricity. <br />• Elk River, population 22,500 <br />• Farmington, population 18,000 <br />Resident/business incentive programs. Some cities offer incentives to residents or businesses to <br />do such things as recycle materials, use hydroelectric heating, and other things that conserve <br />energy and natural resources. <br />• Barnesville, population 2,300 <br />• Minneapolis, population 388,000 <br />• Oakdale, population 27,500 <br />• St. Louis Park, population 44,400 <br />• St. Paul, population 287,000 <br />Solar power. Some cities are now using this alternative energy in a variety of forms, including <br />solar tube lighting and solar panels on buildings. <br />• Lakeville, population 51,800 <br />• Minneapolis, population 388,000 <br />