Committed to Doing Better, Every Day

A sustainable approach from the start

Our Green Commitment at Mall of America^®

From the beginning, Mall of America wanted to do things differently. And back in 1992 when we opened, we made choices that were—at the time—a little crazy.

For instance, the visionary architects and engineers who designed Mall of America knew that a central heating system could be avoided, if constructed properly. And that integrating hundreds of trees and tens of thousands of plants would clean the air naturally. And we just got greener from there.

1.7 square miles of skylights help keep the mall climate at a constant 72° and sunny—simply through passive solar energy
Unclaimed lost-and-found items get a second life as donations to local nonprofits

Embracing Sustainability: The Impact of Being a B Corp

B-Corp certified companies have met specific standards of social and environmental performance, accountability + transparency. To earn a B-Corp certification, companies must undergo an assessment to evaluate their impact on various aspects such as governance, community, environment, workers + customers.

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Creating New Cycles: Stores with Sustainability Initiatives

We’re proud of the efforts under our roof to minimize waste and prolong the life of clothes and other everyday items. And at these stores, it’s not just a short-term effort; it’s a new way of doing business, with a big impact on the planet. See how each store's efforts add into making a greener Mall.

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American Eagle

120 South Avenue

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Anthropologie

128 Central Parkway

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Apple

114 West Market

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Arc’teryx

145 West Market

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Carhartt

162 North Garden

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Clarks

146 East Broadway

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Coach

274 West Market

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Crocs

108 North Garden

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DSW

124 West Market

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Famous Footwear

151 North Garden

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H&M

118 Central Parkway

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Johnston & Murphy

144 West Market

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Kiehl's

121 North Garden

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Levi's

262 South Avenue

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lululemon experiential store

116 West Market

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LUSH

186 North Garden

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MAC Cosmetics

294 West Market

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Madewell

143 South Avenue

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Nespresso

133 West Market

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Sephora

200 West Market

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Soma

135 West Market

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The North Face

166 South Avenue

Ready, Set, Grow: Our Year-round Gardens

A dedicated team of landscapers make every effort to avoid pesticides and chemicals in cultivating the trees and plants that flourish throughout our spaces. And every year during Earth Month, Minnesota schoolkids join them in releasing more than 140,000 live ladybugs to help control pests naturally.

Plants in Nickelodeon Universe®

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Yesterday Today and Tomorrow

Location: Near La Aventura De Azul

This flowering shrub features a deep purple blossom which fades to lavender and then white before falling off. It flowers in early spring and early June. There are two of these plants located inside Nickelodeon Universe®! Native to Brazil.

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Schefflera Amate

Location: Near Guppy Bubbler

This large tree does not flower but features rich green leaves that can get quite large. You can find nearly 30 of these beautiful plants throughout Nickelodeon Universe®. Native to Australia, New Guinea and Java.

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Kentia Palm

Location: Near Swiper’s Sweeper

These large plants get an inflorescence flower – or cluster of flowers – arranged on the stem. You will find nearly 20 of these plants throughout Nickelodeon Universe®. Native to rain forests and tropical climates.

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Norfolk Island Pine

Location: Near Log Chute

These beautiful trees can grow as tall as 100 feet and live for more than 150 years! There are about 20 of these trees inside Nickelodeon Universe® and most have been here since we opened in 1992 . Native to Norfolk Island off the coast of Australia.

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Azalea

Location: Near Shredder’s Mutant Masher

Part of the Rhododendron family, the Azalea are known for their beautiful shiny flowers. Our plants bloom in the spring and feature purple, white and purple/white flowers. We have eight beautiful Azalea plants in Nickelodeon Universe®. Native to North America and parts of Asia.

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Camellia Bush

Location: Near Log Chute & Big Rigs

This flowering shrub produces beautiful red, pink, and pink/white flowers – but take a picture when you see them because the flowers don’t last long! There are many of these throughout Nickelodeon Universe®. Native to East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

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Ficus Tree

Location: Near Blue's Skidoo + Big Rigs

Nickelodeon Universe boasts more than three dozen beautiful Ficus trees; most are original to 1992 when the park and Mall first opened. You will find this ‘wall of Ficus’ between Blue’s Skidoo and Big Rigs. These trees are native to Asia and Australia.

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Lemon Tree

Location: Inside track of Big Rigs

This beautiful tree does not flower inside Nickelodeon Universe® – so no fruit is produced. This is the one and only lemon tree found inside the park! Native to Asia and Northeast India.

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Orange Tree

Location: Inside track of Big Rigs

This beautiful tree does flower and produces fruit. Part of the citrus family, our tree produces smaller sized oranges once a year! Native to Asia, Southern U.S. Central and South America, and tropical climates.

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Croton, variety Petra

Location: Throughout Nickelodeon Universe®

This beautiful ornamental foliage plant features stunning leaf color ranging from pinks to reds, oranges, and yellows and variegation. Approximately 40 of these plants can be found throughout the park. Native to tropical climates including Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and the western Pacific Ocean islands.

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Clivia

Location: Throughout Nickelodeon Universe®

Part of the Amaryllidaceae family, common names include Natal lily or bush lily. There are about 30 of these beautiful plants found inside Nickelodeon Universe®. They feature large, beautiful blooms (mostly orange) throughout the year. Native to southern Africa.

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Oxalis

Location: Near Big Rigs and Azul

The foliage found in the park is a dark purple. These plants feature a dainty pinkish/white flower – they are a delight to behold when blooming. Native to many climates/regions, but particularly rich in tropical Brazil, Mexico and South Africa.

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Pineapple

Location: Near Fairly Odd Coaster

There is only one pineapple plant inside Nickelodeon Universe® – keep your eyes sharp! Native to South America, the pineapple fruit has grown in popularity throughout the world.

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Bird of Paradise

Location: Near Fairly Odd Coaster

Part of the Strelitzia family, this plant is commonly known as Bird of Paradise. The variety found inside Nickelodeon Universe® features showy white flowers – and the plants flower throughout the year. Native to south Africa.

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Shrimp Plant

Location: Blue Spot

This beautiful plant features clusters of two-lipped flowers. The Shrimp Plants located inside Nickelodeon Universe® all have yellow flowers and bloom early spring and throughout the summer months. Native to Guatemala.

Help Us Plant 10,000 Trees in Minnesota

Together, we can make our world even greener. We’re thrilled to share that we’ve teamed up with One Tree Planted to initiate a planting project in Minnesota. With every receipt you scan into the MOA Insiders app, one tree will be planted. Our goal? Plant 10,000 trees—creating a forest of positive change. Join us in this eco-adventure by joining MOA Insiders today because every small act can add up to a big impact.