Announcing: The 2008 McLean County Recycling and Waste Reduction Awards and
The Ecology Action Center World of Difference Awards for Outstanding Environmental Achievement

McLean County Recycling and Waste Reduction Awards
Any business, organization, or school is eligible to apply.  Recycling and waste reductions includes, but not limited to:
•    Changes in management practices or operations that eliminate or reduce the amount of waste produced.
•    Methods that recover, reuse, or recycle materials that otherwise may be considered waste.
•    Procurement policies that encourage the use of recycled materials or reused products.
•    Educational and promotional programs that encourage employees to participate in recycling and waste reduction activities.
•    Outreach efforts encouraging customers and/or patrons to recycle.     
Recycling and Waste Reduction Awards will be presented in the following categories: small business/organization, large business/organization and school. Applicants will be evaluated based on innovation, environmental significance, and commitment to the program plus outreach efforts.

Download McLean County Recycling and Waste Reduction Award Nomination Form

World of Difference Awards
This award recognizes outstanding projects, activities, or individuals in McLean County who promote environmental awareness or conserving natural resources. Any business, organization, school, project, or individual may be nominated.
•    To nominate a project, activity, or program complete and submit an application detailing the objective of the project, how it was carried out, and the results of the project.  Please provide a name of someone involved in the project
•    To nominate an individual, describe his/her contribution to the environment in McLean County.

Download World of Difference Award Nomination Form

The 2008 winners will be announced at The Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo on April 12 at Illinois Wesleyan’s Shirk Center.

Applications or nominations letter should be sent to: The Ecology Action Center, 202 W. College Ave., Normal, IL 61761.  Envelopes must be postmarked by April 2, 2007.