Causes: Environment

Mission: To inspire and assist residents of McLean County in creating, strengthening, and preserving a healthy environment.

Results: In 2012 and again in 2015, the Ecology Action Center led a unique public-private partnership to fund a community Household Hazardous Waste Collection in the absence of traditional state funding. Both campaigns were extremely successful and led to extremely high public turnout for safe and legal disposal of hazardous wastes. In 2014, the Ecology Action Center completed the first-ever Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for Bloomington-Normal, leading the way for a community effort to prioritize strategies for reduction of carbon and other air pollutants to provide for a healthier local environment.

Geographic areas served: McLean County, Illinois

Programs: - Waste reduction, recycling, composting and household hazardous waste- Clean water protection, Yard Smart landscaping, rain barrels, rain gardens, and storm drain stenciling-Home and small business energy audits - Radon awareness - Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo - America Recycles Day - Yard Smart Garden Walk - Sustainable Gourmet