Normal Municipal Electricity Aggregation FAQs
Residents of the Town of Normal are now receiving notices about the next round of municipal electricity aggregation. Residents may opt-out, or otherwise are by default are included in the new program....
View ArticleNew recycling information flyer
The Ecology Action Center has published a new flyer with updated Bloomington-Normal recycling information in order to help reduce contamination. “Wishful recycling” or lack of proper understanding of...
View ArticleThe sun shines for McLean County residents and business owners with new Solar...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Peter Murphy, peterm@midwestrenew.org 414-988-7963 Larissa Armstrong, larmstrong@ecologyactioncenter.org 309-454-3169 x.15 McLean County, IL – May 7, 2018 – The Ecology...
View ArticleEcology Action Center seeks nominations for McLean County Green Awards
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release August 22, 2018 Contact: Michael Brown Phone: (309) 454-3169 x.11 The Ecology Action Center presents the annual McLean County Green Awards to recognize local efforts...
View ArticleEmployment Opportunity: Part-time Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant The Ecology Action Center is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. This position has responsibilities including financial, clerical, publications management, and...
View ArticleEmployment Opportunity: Part-time Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator – BNCESP The Ecology Action Center is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator. The main responsibility of this position is coordinating the development of the Bloomington-Normal...
View ArticleAmerica Recycles Day 2018 Update
Due to changes in certain recycling systems in Illinois, some of our historically successful recycling programs that have taken part in America Recycles Day are no longer practical to implement in the...
View ArticleOn America Recycles Day – Are You Recycling Right?
Bloomington-Normal, IL- Nov. 15, 2018 – On America Recycles Day, local government leaders, multiple organizations and the waste industry, are asking consumers if they are recycling right. Based on...
View ArticleRecycling Not in “Crisis” According to Local Recycling Companies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2019 On an almost daily basis, more reports are appearing in the news about the a perceived recycling crisis related to the Chinese “Green Fence” ban on imports of many...
View Article2018 Ecology Action Center Annual Report Released
The Ecology Action Center is excited to present our annual report for 2018–the reach, impact, accomplishments, and challenges of a busy year for a small environmental nonprofit agency. The 2018 EAC...
View ArticlePopular Grow Solar Bloomington-Normal program returns for 2019, helps...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2019 CONTACT: Larissa Armstrong 309-454-3169 x.15 or Peter Murphy 262-573-3089 The Ecology Action Center (EAC) of Normal, Illinois and the Midwest Renewable Energy...
View ArticleExpanded Recycling Options Continue to Grow in Downtown Bloomington
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release May 13, 2019 Contact: Michael Brown Phone: (309) 454-3169 x.11 Local residents and visitors to Downtown Bloomington have access to eight new and conveniently located...
View ArticleEAC seeks proposals for hazardous waste collection and disposal
The Ecology Action Center of Normal, Illinois, is soliciting proposals for a fall 2019 Household Hazardous Waste collection event for the residents of McLean County, Illinois. Please download the full...
View ArticleEcology Action Center launches HHW Fund Campaign for a fall 2019 McLean...
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Michael Brown, (309) 454-3169 x.11 For immediate release: June 17, 2019 With early support from numerous local partners and sponsors, the Ecology Action Center (EAC) is...
View ArticleMunicipal Electric Aggregation and Renewable Energy Credits
Did you get this letter in the mail? MidAmerican letter about RECs This letter is from your electric supplier informing you where they used the renewable energy credits (RECs) they purchased as part of...
View Article2018 McLean County recycling rate continues upward trend, reaches new...
McLean County’s recycling rate increased for the third year in a row in 2018. The Ecology Action Center’s annual calculation of community-wide waste generation and recycling shows that the County...
View ArticleEAC seeks nominations for 2019 McLean County Green Awards
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release September 30, 2019 Contact: Michael Brown Phone: (309) 454-3169 x.11 The Ecology Action Center presents the annual McLean County Green Awards to recognize...
View ArticleEcology Action Center cautions residents in selection of alternative energy...
For immediate release November 3, 2019 Contact: Larissa Armstrong Phone: (309) 454-3169 x.15 The Ecology Action Center has received numerous inquiries lately regarding letters or postcards people got...
View ArticleEcology Action Center announces recipients of 2019 McLean County Green Awards
The Ecology Action Center annually presents the annual McLean County Green Awards in order to recognize significant local efforts to improve our environment. The 2019 award recipients were named at...
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