Mall of America® honors Earth Month with ladybugs, vintage shopping, and green giveaways
BLOOMINGTON, MN — April 1, 2025
Mall of America® is celebrating Earth Month with a series of eco-friendly events that highlight our long-standing commitment to sustainability. Since opening in 1992, Mall of America has prioritized minimizing its environmental footprint, from its innovative design with miles of skylights that eliminated the need for central heating, to incorporating thousands of plants and trees that naturally clean the air. These early decisions laid the foundation for ongoing green initiatives that promote environmental responsibility.
Over the years, our sustainability efforts have continued to grow. Today, Mall of America maintains 30,000 live plants and trees, recycles 120,000 pounds of glass, and has diverted millions of pounds of waste from landfills. This includes recycling 2.42 million pounds of cardboard and paper, 280,000 pounds of fryer oil, and 460,000 pounds of food waste—demonstrating an enduring commitment to innovative environmental practices.
Below are details on our Earth Month events and initiatives:
Trashie Take Back Bag Pop-Up
Trashie, the recycling and rewards platform, is turning fashion waste into environmental action this Earth Month at Mall of America with a weekend-long pop-up. Guests are encouraged to stop by the Trashie Lounge and pick up one of their internet-famous Take Back Bags to bring home and fill with unwanted clothing. Trashie makes it easy and rewarding to responsibly get rid of your clothing, keeping it out of landfills. After filling up a bag, you can ship it to Trashie’s recycling facility and in return, earn exclusive rewards! For more information on this event, please click here.
Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6
April 4 – 5 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and April 6 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Level 2 West, next to Nike and Victoria’s Secret
Ladybug Release
This Earth Day, Mall of America will host its annual Ladybug Release event in Nickelodeon Universe®, where 144,000 live ladybugs are released to naturally control pests in the Mall’s lush indoor gardens. This unique event invites the public to take part in supporting eco-friendly practices firsthand. By releasing ladybugs, participants help protect the Mall’s vibrant plants while learning about natural pest control and the importance of environmental stewardship. To sign up, please click here.
Tuesday, April 22
Starting at 6 a.m.
Nickelodeon Universe by Splat-o-Sphere
Totally Rad Vintage Fest: Mall Edition
Totally Rad Vintage Fest is back at Mall of America! This event will feature a curated collection of vintage clothing, accessories, and retro treasures from local vendors. It’s a fun way to shop sustainably while finding unique, one-of-a-kind items! To purchase tickets, please click here.
Saturday, April 19
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Level 4, East
B-Corp Tenants
Mall of America is proud to feature several B-Corp certified companies, including Athleta, Aveda Experience Center, L’Occitane, Marine Layer, Nespresso, and Warby Parker. These brands have committed to rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. By supporting these businesses, shoppers can align their purchases with values of sustainability and responsibility.
For more information on all things Earth Month at Mall of America, please visit https://mallofamerica.com/green.
ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA
At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with up to 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, a 7-acre indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; and more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. Listen to So Much More – a Mall of America podcast, on all major platforms or watch on YouTube. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
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