Join the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, the Ecology Action Center, and Heartland Community College’s Green Institute for the kick-off of the Illinois Green Office Challenge of Bloomington-Normal, a friendly competition amongst organizations looking to save money by conserving energy and water, while reducing waste. This year provides an opportunity for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joan Brehm, (309) 438-7177 BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Residents who live around the Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake watersheds are pleased with the quality of water, but remain less aware of the impact residential growth has on water sources, according to the Your Water, Your Future survey,…
The Ecology Action Center was named the 2016 recipient of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s Nonprofit Excellence Award at the Chamber’s Annual Gala on Saturday, January 30. This annual award honors an outstanding local nonprofit organization that demonstrates an ability to meet special community needs. EAC volunteer Josh Barnett cited…
Explore the many aspects of this year’s theme, Sustainable Science and Industry, at the upcoming Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo. Join us at this interactive event as we celebrate Sustainable Science and Industry and embrace the many services that promote health and healing. The Exhibitors’ Fair Illinois Wesleyan University,…
McLean County’s unique public-private partnership for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) yielded another successful collection event on Saturday, October 17, with a 22 percent increase in vehicles passing through the event compared to the most recent HHW collection that took place two years ago. The Ecology Action Center’s (EAC) Executive Director…
For immediate release November 30, 2015 Contact: Marcus Ricci Phone: (309) 454-3169 x.15 To help the community prepare for the chilly fall and winter weather BNEnergyBright is offering its home and small business energy audits at a reduced price for a limited time. Marcus Ricci, the Ecology Action Center’s Assistant Director of…
McLean County’s unique public-private partnership for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) yielded another successful collection event on Saturday, October 17, with a 22 percent increase in vehicles passing through the event compared to the most recent HHW collection that took place two years ago. The Ecology Action Center’s (EAC) Executive Director…
85,196 tons of municipal solid waste were recycled in McLean County in 2014, representing more waste materials recycled than any time in the past five years. The 2014 recycling rate of 37.7% matches that of 2013, which is the highest recycling rate ever recorded in our community. While minor fluctuations…
