Solar Energy 'Group Buy' Program Returns To Bloomington-Normal
The Ecology Action Center is bringing back a program that will make it easier (and cheaper) to convert your home or business to solar power.
View ArticleEAC: Electronics Recycling Changes Will Lead To More Reliable System
The Ecology Action Center said Tuesday that McLean County residents will soon have a more “reliable and sustainable” e-waste recycling option even after two nonprofits stop accepting old TVs and...
View ArticleNormal To Reveal Multifamily Recycling Ordinance This Week
The public will get its first look at the Town of Normal’s proposed multifamily recycling ordinance during an information session Thursday.
View ArticleMcLean County Recycling Rate Nears 42 Percent; New Goal Is 50
Recycling rates in McLean County are approaching 42 percent, according to the Normal-based Ecology Action Center. That total eclipses the 40 percent annual benchmark for the second year in a row.
View ArticleEcology Action Center Introduces Needs-Based Curbside Recycling In Normal
Normal’s Ecology Action Center (EAC) plans to bring curbside recycling to more residents through a new needs-based program.
View ArticleMcLean County Aims to Boost Commercial Composting
McLean County is well behind the goal it has set for composting commercial food waste.
View ArticlePublic Recycling Containers Added In Downtown Bloomington
It's now easier to recycle in downtown Bloomington. Ecology Action Center is using a grant to set up four permanent recycling containers on the four corners of the McLean County Museum of History...
View ArticleMcLean County Landfill To Close Sunday
After 10 years of careful monitoring, the McLean County Landfill is expected to reach capacity and close Sunday.
View ArticleGrants Allow Students To Learn About Illinois Biodiversity
Students can learn what gives the Prairie State its name this summer thanks to a grant program that pays for field trips to study Illinois' biodiversity. Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Illinois Department...
View ArticleSolar Energy 'Group Buy' Program Returns To Bloomington-Normal
The Ecology Action Center is bringing back a program that will make it easier (and cheaper) to convert your home or business to solar power.
View ArticleEAC: Electronics Recycling Changes Will Lead To More Reliable System
The Ecology Action Center said Tuesday that McLean County residents will soon have a more “reliable and sustainable” e-waste recycling option even after two nonprofits stop accepting old TVs and...
View ArticleNormal To Reveal Multifamily Recycling Ordinance This Week
The public will get its first look at the Town of Normal’s proposed multifamily recycling ordinance during an information session Thursday.
View ArticleMcLean County Recycling Rate Nears 42 Percent; New Goal Is 50
Recycling rates in McLean County are approaching 42 percent, according to the Normal-based Ecology Action Center. That total eclipses the 40 percent annual benchmark for the second year in a row.
View ArticleEcology Action Center Introduces Needs-Based Curbside Recycling In Normal
Normal’s Ecology Action Center (EAC) plans to bring curbside recycling to more residents through a new needs-based program.
View ArticleMcLean County Aims to Boost Commercial Composting
McLean County is well behind the goal it has set for composting commercial food waste.
View ArticlePublic Recycling Containers Added In Downtown Bloomington
It's now easier to recycle in downtown Bloomington. Ecology Action Center is using a grant to set up four permanent recycling containers on the four corners of the McLean County Museum of History...
View ArticleMcLean County Landfill To Close Sunday
After 10 years of careful monitoring, the McLean County Landfill is expected to reach capacity and close Sunday.
View ArticleSolar Energy Plan Reaches Benchmark in Bloomington-Normal, Dropping Rate
Homes and businesses in Bloomington-Normal planning to use solar energy are getting a price break.
View ArticleWater Fee Increase, Solar Group Buy Making Repeat Appearances In Normal
Normal will enact a 2 percent water fee increase as part of the annual budget council members approved Monday night.
View ArticleLocal Advocates Work To Restore Faith In Recycling
Recycling advocates in McLean County say their industry is not in crisis, despite some media reports to the contrary.
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