McLean County CFL Program Closing Due to Increased Recycling Options

For immediate release May 29, 2015 Contact: Kris Hall Phone: (309) 454-3169 x.12 The Ecology Action Center is shutting down a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) recycling program that has successfully reclaimed an estimated 110,266 milligrams of mercury and prevented its release into our environment. This program was launched in 2008…

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Local study assesses perceptions of water quality

By Rachel Hatch  Professor of Sociology Joan Brehm is helping to conduct an assessment of water use and perceptions about water quality in the Lake Bloomington and Lake Evergreen watersheds.  Brehm will work this spring with the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Bloomington, which…

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Fix a Leak Week is March 16-22:  Every Drop Counts!

Bloomington, IL,  March 11, 2015 -Fix a Leak Week is a nationwide water conservation initiative that is coming to our community.  The goal of the event is to encourage property owners to test the faucets, showers, sinks and toilets in their homes and businesses to find leaks and take steps…

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Anne McGowan, the Heart of the EAC

We are all deeply saddened by the sudden passing of former EAC Director Anne McGowan on March 7, 2015.  A celebration of life is scheduled for April 12; see details below. Former EAC Executive Director Michelle Covi, who worked closely with Anne for years, contributed this tribute: One of the first people I met…

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Creative Entries Sought for Renewable Fashion Challenge

For immediate release March 11, 2015 Contact: Kris Hall Phone: (309) 454-3169 x.12 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 11 at the Illinois Wesleyan Shirk…

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