Driven by a passion for the next generation, Bloomwise Partners accelerates the impact of climate-minded organizations.  We specialize in the built environment people interact with daily, such as schools and community facilities. We’re with you from early visioning to ribbon-cutting, helping you sort through technical and fiscally complex decisions that benefit your organization's vitality, your community, and our planet. Bloomwise is certified as a WOSB, CERT, and Targeted Group.

Locations Served: Entire State of Minnesota

Address: 1405 Highway 96 E, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110, USA

Contact: Katie Piehl

Email: katie@bloomwisepartners.com

Types of Resources Offered: Bloomwise Partners offers services from visioning and assessment to implementation, evaluation, and enhancing your organization's impact.

• Assess: We help schools and nonprofits evaluate and plan for climate justice and environmental sustainability, supporting efforts to go net-zero and improve environmental stewardship.

• Plan: We assist organizations in navigating the complexities of going green, maximizing the impact of initiatives, and ensuring alignment with their mission and priorities during growth and transition.

• Implement: For organizations launching climate-focused initiatives, we provide technical expertise to support your team, navigating regulations and strategies while focusing on your community's needs.

For more information, see our Capability Statement here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UIAvbbAiA_GmDkf9kt7hwa9n8UWz_e6q/view?usp=sharing

Cost to the School for Resources Offered: School Discounted Fee or Cost, Standard Fee or Cost

Best Practices Areas for Assistance: 

0.     Organizational Leadership

• 0.1 Green Team: Participating districts and schools form a green team comprising diverse roles and stakeholders. 

• 0.2 GreenStep School Resolution: The district passes a resolution to participate in GreenStep, signed by participating schools. 

• 0.4 Equity and Diversity: District/School proactively plans for equitable and diverse participation in the program and projects. 

• 0.5 Green School Strategic Plan: District/School creates a strategic plan and reviews it annually. 

• 0.6 Community Leadership: District/School contributes its experience to professional and community organizations to foster green school capacity beyond its borders. 

• 0.7 Advanced Recognition: District/School seeks advanced recognition through programs such as Green Ribbon, LEED, and others.

1.     Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs

• 1.1 Energy Efficiency: The District/School has very little wasted energy. 

• 1.2 Renewable Energy: District/School uses renewable energy such as solar panels.

• 1.3 Waste Reduction: District/School has very little solid waste and recycles a variety of materials.

• 1.7 Community Spaces:  Schools and schoolyards include areas that the community can use.

• 1.9 Commuting Efficiency: Many students and staff walk, bike, carpool, or bus to school. 

• 1.10 Transportation Efficiency: The District/School uses transportation efficiently and reduces its environmental impact. 

• 1.11 Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience: District/School has planned and prepared for extreme weather, adaptation to changing climatic conditions, and has fostered strong community connections.

2.     Improved Health and Wellness

• 2.1 Drinking Water Safety: District/School monitors drinking water quality and prevents water contaminants.

• 2.3 Indoor Environmental Comfort: The school provides comfortable learning spaces in terms of natural and artificial lighting, temperature, humidity, acoustics (sound quality), window views to nature, furniture, and equipment.

• 2.8 Sustainable Food: District/School purchases food with green features such as organic, fair trade, or locally grown.

• 2.9 Health Resources and Planning: District/School has health resources (e.g., a nurse or health aid) and has an overall health plan that includes mental health, positive school climate, inclusivity, equity, and safety.

3.     Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education

• 3.6 Community Projects: Students conduct environmental community engagement projects.

• 3.7 Community Partnerships: The district/school partners with community organizations to advance green school achievement.