Champaign County Environmental Stewards

Reducing waste and pollution through material management solutions.

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

We're raising funds to bring a permanent HHW collection facility to Champaign County! Thanks @WCIA3 for covering this!

[WCIA @WCIA3]

People in Central Illinois have been asking for a place to recycle hazardous materials for years. Now, Champaign County is closer than ever to making that a reality.
https://t.co/kTDiSuEm6m

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

Thanks for your support & consideration on this #GivingTuesday!

[Joy Scrogum @JoyScrogum]

It's #GivingTuesday! Please donate to support @ccenvstew. We foster responsible materials management through improved local options for recycling, composting food scraps, & the safe & convenient disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW). https://t.co/3VuBi3dzQp

[Joy Scrogum @JoyScrogum]

Check out my latest contribution to the @ISTCatUIUC blog, "Holiday gifts to foster climate action" https://t.co/1S7ilObAqk

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

Thanks to all who participated in this year's Pumpkin Smash event at the Landscape Recycling Center! A total of 2,083 lbs of pumpkins were collected for composting, (including 42 lbs. from UIUC students, thanks @secsuiuc!). 21 different "visits" (cars), with 58 individuals.

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

Remember to bring your pumpkins to the Landscape Recycling Center to compost at the Pumpkin Smash! We're here till 3PM!

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

Join us Saturday, 11/2, 11 AM-3 PM to compost your jack-o-lanterns. Keep them out of the landfill where they'd contribute to GHG emissions & keep those nutrients working for our soils! @cityofurbana @champaigncity @UofIllinois @parklandcollege @PrairieResInst

[Joy Scrogum @JoyScrogum]

NASA launches $3M challenge for innovative space waste recycling https://t.co/x8DXycHPN0

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

One thing everyone can do to combat the climate crisis, is reduce food waste. If you have access to composting (commercial service or backyard), you can also keep unavoidable food waste out of landfills to reduce greenhouse gas emissions! Graphics from @EPA

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

US EPA to require removal of all lead pipes within a decade https://t.co/htT1ZtbAoM

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

CCES Board member @JoyScrogum shares tips to green your Halloween on the @ISTCatUIUC blog https://t.co/T7SHxcna83

[Joy Scrogum @JoyScrogum]

As Pollution Prevention (P2) Week draws to a close, check out this compilation of relevant video resources from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center blog. #P2Week https://t.co/lGkPbhRTYz

[Joy Scrogum @JoyScrogum]

Preventing pollution at home can protect the environment and the health of your family and community. Nearly 2000 cleaning and other products currently qualify to carry the U.S. EPA's Safer Choice label. Search products that meet this standard at https://t.co/3uf9oivLeS.

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

Happy Pollution Prevention (P2) Week (Sept. 16-20, 2024)! Learn more about pollution prevention in this video from U.S. EPA. https://t.co/wV7WFTFq3P

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

It's Pollution Prevention (P2) Week! Learn more about grant-funded projects at @ISTCatUIUC focused on helping IL manufacturers identify areas at the product, process, & system level to minimize waste, improve energy, & increase resource efficiency. https://t.co/9UMOAr5vsS

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

Vape pens & e-cigarettes contain toxic nicotine & lithium batteries that may cause fires. Do NOT put these items in household trash or recycling! Dispose through HHW collection events or facilities. https://t.co/wSkXZ6GN6H

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

ICYMI: Governor Pritzker Signs Illinois Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act https://t.co/jVe0WvWZgq

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

Do you know how to properly handle and store mercury-containing products? Check out this guidance from @ILEPA. https://t.co/dAE6YvTDZZ

[Champaign County Environmental Stewards @ccenvstew]

Online registration for Champaign County’s Fall Residential Electronics Collection Event is now open! The collection event will take place on Saturday, October 12th from 8am to noon. Full event details can be found on the registration website: https://t.co/6dVVPCLpXP

[iSEE at U of I @sustainILLINOIS]

What happens after you put trash or recyclables in the bin? 🗑️♻️

Learn about campus waste management & recycling, a recent @ISTCatUIUC waste audit and @UofIllinois progress toward zero waste at this talk by @UofIFS Zero Waste Coordinator Daphne Hulse!

➡️ https://t.co/an7HdsZFsV

[Joy Scrogum @JoyScrogum]

"The new law, which goes into effect Jan 1, 2025, requires large event facilities with an occupancy of at least 3,500 people to participate in their county recycling programs and compost organic materials produced during the event." https://t.co/9TONpmkVai