183,079 tons of municipal solid waste was generated in McLean County in 2012, a 12% decline from the 2011 rate. This is the fourth year in a row that waste generation in McLean County has decreased. It is likely that the economic recession has resulted in less consumer spending that…
As part of the world’s largest voluntary action for the environment, some Bloomington-Normal buildings will go dark on March 23, 2013 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. At this time a number of area businesses, organizations, and residents will turn off their lights or reduce their energy usage in other…
The Ecology Action Center is looking for creative shoppers to participate in this year’s Renewable Fashion Challenge which will take place at the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo on April 13 at the Shirk Center. This contest encourages consumers to extend the life of existing textiles, and spread out…
The Ecology Action Center wants to know who is making a difference in McLean County. Nominations for the World of Difference Awards and the Recycling and Waste Reduction Awards are now being accepted. The recipients of these awards will be announced on April 13 at the Illinois Sustainable Living and…
Illinois Solid Waste News – January/February 2013
The city of Normal has been a leader in innovative energy conservation, efficiency and renewable energy initiatives and has made significant progress in reducing its carbon footprint. In recognition of its many achievements, the Illinois Sierra Club is presenting Normal with a 2012 Cool Cities Achievement Award Saturday, January 12th…
Radon is an odorless, colorless, naturally-occurring, radioactive gas that enters our homes from the soil. We can easily ignore it because it doesn’t bother our senses in any way. However, it is the number one cause of lung cancer after smoking. Every home should be tested for radon; if the…
The Town of Normal today signed an agreement which will save its Ameren residential customers 27% on electrical supply costs. The Town’s contract with Homefield Energy, an Ameren subsidiary, locks in a rate of 4.099 cents per kilowatt hour. This compares to Ameren’s summer rate of 5.8 cents and non-summer…
