Current or Recently Finished Projects

Current Projects

MnTAP is in the process of accepting project applications for 2025. The projects will be at different companies and in a variety of industries. When selected, projects will be listed below wth detailed descriptions linked in PDF format.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on medical device reuse and waste reduction.
Alkali Earth, Dundas, MN – Lead a project focused on repurposing alkaline industrial byproducts to capture CO2 while minimizing energy and water usage.
Aveda Corporation, Blaine, MN – Lead a project focused on energy efficiency.
Bailey Nurseries, Woodbury, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation and energy efficiency.
Beacon Embedded Works, Eden Prairie, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation and energy efficiency.
Ever-Green Energy, St. Paul, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation and energy efficiency.
Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on how to reduce waste in the operating room of a hospital.
Hennepin County, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation.
Liberty Packaging, Brooklyn Park, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation and energy efficiency.
Liberty Packaging, Golden Valley, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation and energy efficiency.
Metro Transit, Twin Cities, MN – Lead a project focused on multi-site waste reduction and water conservation strategies.
Michael Foods, Gaylord, MN – Lead a project focused on wastewater loading reduction, chemical use minimization, and water conservation.
Minncor Industries at Minnesota Department of Corrections, Faribault, MN – Lead a project focused on energy efficiency and water conservation.
MN Direct Care and Treatment (DCT), Vadnais Heights, MN – Lead a project focused on waste reduction and diversion solutions for multiple specialty care facilities in MN.
OlymPak, Mora, MN – Lead a project focused on waste reduction in a manufacturing facility in the printing and packaging industry.
Rust-Oleum, Brooklyn Park, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation and waste reduction at a coating manufacturer.
Silgan Containers, Savage, MN – Lead a project focused on metal waste reduction, energy efficiency, and continuous process improvement.

If you are interested in applying for an intern position this summer 2025, Apply Now or contact Matt Domski at 612 – 624 – 5119 to start the process!

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Recently Finished

Recently Finished 2024 Intern Projects

In 2024, MnTAP supported 13 projects in locations around the state. The projects were at different companies and in a variety of industries. Selected projects are listed below and have detailed descriptions linked in PDF format.

AaCron Inc., Plymouth, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation, chemical usage, and energy efficiency.
Collins Aerospace, Burnsville MN – Lead a project focused on energy efficiency.
Donaldson Company, Inc., Bloomington, MN – Lead a project focused on energy efficiency at an industrial filtration manufacturer.
FINNOVATION Lab, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on upcycling various food waste feedstocks from a manufacturing facility, and potentially, other sites, using technology at a start-up company.
Lakeside Foods, Owatonna, MN – Lead a project focused on waste diversion, wastewater loading reduction, and water
conservation at a food manufacturing facility.
Liberty Paper Inc., Becker, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation and reduction of landfill waste at a recycled linerboard manufacturer.
PTC Steel, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation.
Michael Foods, Chaska, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation, wastewater loading reduction, and energy efficiency at a food manufacturing facility.
Minnesota Correctional Facility, Shakopee, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation at Minnesota Correctional Facilities.
MN Department of Administration, Office of Enterprise Sustainability, Remote (some in-person/travel, see description) – Lead a project focused on water conservation at state facilities.
Niron Magnetics, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on green chemistry for a materials technology company.
Puris, Dawson, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation and energy efficiency.
Second Harvest Heartland (SHH), Brooklyn Park, MN – Lead a project focused on optimization of the food recovery supply chain in Minnesota, and conduct waste audits at a facility.

Recently Finished 2023 Intern Projects

In 2023, MnTAP supported 16 projects in locations around the state. The projects were at different companies and in a variety of industries. Selected projects are listed below and have detailed descriptions linked in PDF format.

All Flex Solutions, Northfield, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation at a circuit board manufacturer.
Allina Health, Fridley, MN – Lead a project focused on food waste minimization and diversion.
Avtec Finishing Systems, New Hope, MN – Lead a project focused on wastewater loading reduction, energy efficiency and water conservation.
Boston Scientific, Arden Hills, MN – Lead a project focused on TRUE zero waste analysis and waste prevention.
Boston Scientific, Maple Grove, MN – Lead a project focused on TRUE zero waste analysis and waste prevention.
Cemstone, Mendota Heights, MN – Lead a project focused on energy efficiency.
Coborn’s, St. Cloud, MN – Lead a project focused on waste stream optimization, with a focus on food waste management.
Co-operative Plating, St. Paul, MN – Lead a project focused on chemical reduction and water conservation.
Grede Foundry, St. Cloud, MN – Lead a project focused on foundry water conservation.
Kemps, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on dairy product conservation and waste minimization at a local food manufacturing facility.
Nico Products, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on wastewater loading reduction, energy efficiency and water conservation.
Olympus Surgical Technologies America, Brooklyn Park, MN – Lead a project focused on energy efficiency and water conservation at a medical device manufacturer.
Seacole Specialty Chemicals, Plymouth, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation.
St. Paul Beverage Solutions, Maplewood, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation at a dairy facility.
VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on water conservation and food waste prevention.
Ventura Foods, Albert Lea, MN – Lead a project focused on fuel and water savings.
Wholesale Produce, Minneapolis, MN – Lead a project focused on food waste, water reduction, and refrigerant management.