October 29, 2013
The Ecology Action Center (EAC) was recognized today at the Governor’s Sustainability Awards presented by the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC). The EAC’s 2012 fundraising and public awareness campaign for the first-ever locally funded Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection for McLean County residents received an honorable mention. The nearly year-long effort resulted in tremendous community collaboration, significantly increased visibility of the issue of HHW disposal, and a highly successful September 2012 collection event.
Since 1987, the ISTC has presented Governors awards to organizations in Illinois that have demonstrated commitment to environmental excellence through outstanding and innovative sustainability practices. Winners are selected through a rigorous process of review and examination by ISTC technical assistance experts.
The Ecology Action Center is a not-for-profit environmental agency with a mission to inspire and assist residents of McLean County in creating, strengthening and preserving a healthy environment. The EAC acts as a central resource for environmental education, information, outreach, and technical assistance in McLean County.
