CFL Recycling Locations
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @3:30pm CST
Click here for a CFL Recycling drop-off location.

Study: Illinois Needs Stronger Energy Efficiency
Thursday, September 10, 2009 @4:00pm CST
Reported by: Jacob Long, WMBD/WYZZ-TV
NORMAL - The Land of Lincoln might not be as energy efficient as you think.

Get a Rain Barrel
Monday, July 27, 2009 @3:22pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News
To get a rain barrel in the city of Peoria, click here , or call (309)494-8800. The cost is $52.92.

To get a rain barrel in McLean County, call the Ecology Action Center at (309) 454-3169. The cost is $95. You can also learn to make your own rain barrel. The Ecology Action Center offers classes. The cost is $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Call (309) 454-3169.
Greenwashing
Sunday, June 28, 2009 @4:59pm CST
WMBD/WYZZ - A lot of companies claim to be 'green' these days. But things aren't always as they seem.
Where To Find Local Foods
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 @8:24am CST
Reported by: News Staff WMBD/WYZZ TV

WMBD/WYZZ TV - Whether purchased from a farmer at a farmer's market, or a grocer who buys from local farms, local foods are good for your health and your community.  Now the Farm Bureau Federation wants you to stick to local shopping for your Independence Day bash.
Acreage Reports Deadline Coming Up
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 @11:37pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ - PEORIA -- The deadline for farmers to turn in their acreage reports is approaching
Peoria County Buys Environmentally Friendly Priuses
Thursday, May 21, 2009 @4:03pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ Blake Long
PEORIA COUNTY - Peoria County has added 4 environmentally friendly Toyota Prius Cars to its fleet.
Caterpillar Honored For Going Green
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @10:45pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - News Staff
Big yellow is getting big recognition for going green.

The Environmental Protection Agency named Caterpillar a recipient of the Clean Air Excellence Award. Cat received the honor for developing a bulldozer that uses less fuel, and is 25% more efficient than previous models.

Caterpillar is one of only 15 companies in the United States to take home the award.

Water Education Plays Come to Peoria
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 @2:45pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ - PEORIA - An educational theater group hopes its message of water conservation runs deep with Peoria students.  "The National Theater for Children" delivers plays with audience participation to teach kids the importance of water in our communities.  The troupe has performed in front of 2,000 Illinois students teaching them everything from preventing pollution to using water wisely.  In addition to the show, classroom materials are handed out to the kids.  The theater group will continue their programs in Peoria at St. Mark School and Tyng Primary.

Polluted Rainwater
Sunday, April 5, 2009 @8:45pm CST
WMBD/WYZZ - Polluted rainwater runoff is an increasing problem worldwide.  But there are things you can do to help.
Federal Dollars Help Normal "Go Green"
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 @6:11pm CST
Reported by: Jeff Wagner WMBD/WYZZ
WMBD/WYZZ— Normal— Officials in the Town of Normal are taking environmental action thanks to a federal grant. 
Central Illinois Gets Green Stimulus Money
Friday, March 27, 2009 @8:23am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ – PEORIA -- The Obama Administration is giving nearly three million dollars to help Central Illinois communities become more energy efficient.
Hotels "Going Green"
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 @4:29pm CST
Reported by: Christy Stelzer WMBD/WYZZ Reporter
WMBD/WYZZ— Normal— More and more people are "going green,” now you can make environmentally friendly choices when you are away from home.
Going Green Good for the Pocketbook
Sunday, March 8, 2009 @4:52pm CST
Reported by: Lori Obert - WMBD/WYZZ TV
WMBD/WYZZ - It's not only good for the environment but going green could also save you money. 
Wasted Food
Sunday, March 1, 2009 @8:58pm CST
Reported by: Lori Obert - WMBD/WYZZ TV
WMBD/WYZZ -  Ingredients in an average meal travel 1,500 miles to get to your dinner plate. It's probably hard to swallow but a quarter of that food never makes it to your mouth.
Easy Ways to Save on Electricity
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @8:38pm CST
Reported by: Lori Obert - WMBD/WYZZ TV
WMBD/WYZZ -- If you're like most people, your electric bill is higher than last year. You think your kids video games are on more than off.  So is your computer.
Local Company Takes Action for Environment and Community
Friday, February 13, 2009 @4:59pm CST
Reported by: Lori Obert - WMBD/WYZZ TV
WMBD/WYZZ - PEORIA -- A local company is taking action for the community and helping out the planet one construction project at a time.

What to do with Unwanted Meds
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 @4:01pm CST
Reported by: Bret Lemoine - WMBD/WYZZ TV



WMBD/WYZZ TV – WOODFORD CO. – A central Illinois prescription drug disposal program is expanding even more. The P2D2 network, started by Pontiac High School students, is adding five locations in Woodford County.
Turn in Your Old Appliance for Money

WMBD/WYZZ TV – ILLINOIS -- Strapped for cash? Ameren will pay you to give up some of your old appliances.

Going Green: Are You on Board?
Friday, January 23, 2009 @5:39pm CST
Reported by: Lori Obert - WMBD/WYZZ TV
WMBD/WYZZ -- More people seem to be adopting green habits these days, but not everyone's on board. Some argue they don't have the time to recycle. Others say turning down the furnace or turning up the air makes them too uncomfortable. So what will it take to get more people to "go green?"
Recylcing Prescriptions
Sunday, January 18, 2009 @3:47pm CST
WMBD/WYZZ - PONTIAC --  An increasing amount of drug residue is finding its way into our rivers and streams. 
Takes More 'Green' to Go Green
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 @4:58pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - Sarah Barwacz

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- As the economy continues to slump, it's taking a toll on green businesses. Recycling and scrap plants aren't making as much money off of commodities they sell, like steel and copper.

Company Raises Electronic Recycling Fees
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 @7:31am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ – PEORIA -- Recycling rates are on the rise for one Central Illinois company.

Safe Disposal Drop Box
Monday, January 12, 2009 @10:44pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PONTIAC - Local students are teaming up with the Illinois State Police to take Environmental Action.

Christmas Tree Disposal
Thursday, December 25, 2008 @3:08pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ -- Tazewell County - Drop-off locations for Christmas trees, you can take environmental action by turning your tree into mulch.

EPA Cracks Down
Thursday, December 11, 2008 @4:33am CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ – PEORIA – The EPA is cracking down on some of the most wanted environmental crime suspects in the United States.

Going 'Green' While Saving 'Green' this Winter
Thursday, December 4, 2008 @5:38pm CST
Reported by: Christy Stelzer WMBD/WYZZ Reporter

WMBD/WYZZ— Normal— If you're trying to keep your heating bill down this winter, Ecology Action Center Director, Michael Brown has some simple ways to go “green” while saving “green” this winter.

Czar Steps Down
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @9:53pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- Peoria's first Litter Czar is stepping down.
Surprising Allergy Triggers
Sunday, November 9, 2008 @8:37pm CST
Reported by: Lori Obert - WMBD/WYZZ TV
WMBD/WYZZ - When you mention allergies, many people think of wild grass, trees in bloom, maybe even pets.  But millions of Americans suffer from another serious allergy.
Life Lesson for Third Graders
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @4:53pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - Sarah Barwacz

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- It may not be earth day, but more than 800 youngsters got a lesson on saving our planet.

Water Treatment Architecture
Monday, October 6, 2008 @12:43pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV Staff
Imagine a library roof-top covered with dirt and wildflowers on a parking lot covered with wetland.

 


"Green" Roofs
Sunday, October 5, 2008 @4:42pm CST
WMBD/WYZZ TV -- Imagine a library roof-top covered with dirt and wildflower or a parking lot covered with wetland.Your first thought wouldn't be to call either a water treatment plant. But think again.
Turbine Power is Saving Lives
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @11:19pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – MORTON - Methodist Medical Group is going green.
Going Green Catching on in Schools
Sunday, September 28, 2008 @6:30pm CST
Reported by: Lori Obert - WMBD/WYZZ TV
WMBD/WYZZ -- Across America the green movement has been gaining momentum in our schools. Chances are one near you has already implemented environmentally sensitive practices. One thing's for sure, the kids are starting to get the message.
Teaching Kids to Go Green
Sunday, September 21, 2008 @8:13pm CST
Reported by: Lori Obert - WMBD/WYZZ TV
WMBD/WYZZ TV -- Solid waste tripled in the United States between 1960 and 2001.  But that number doesn't need to be so large.
Combating Global Warming
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @10:53pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff

Global warming is a hot topic these days, but melting ice caps and disappearing polar bears may not seem to have much impact in Central Illinois.

But, "Environment Illinois," is taking action...

Solar Power
Monday, September 8, 2008 @2:59pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ -- Nothing puts out more power than our Sun, and harnessing that energy at home is moving from idea to reality. 

Green Home Furnishings
Monday, September 8, 2008 @2:33pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ -- Green means more than a color when it comes to home furnishings, the three "R's" of eco-friendly furniture.

Enviro Friendly Dorm Room
Monday, September 8, 2008 @1:18pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ -- Simple steps to take in making a dorm room environmentally friendly. 

Local School Saving Green by Going Green
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @3:27pm CST
Reported by: Christy Stelzer WMBD/WYZZ Reporter
WMBD/WYZZ— McLean County— A local elementary school is going green, and it's helping kids stay on task. Heyworth Elementary School introduced a new geothermal system just in time for the new school year. 
Public Transportation Going Green
Sunday, August 24, 2008 @2:23pm CST
WMBD/WYZZ -- In the United States, 14 million people take public transportation each and every day.  Today there's a big push to make all those engines run cleaner and burn fewer fossil fuels. It's a problem capturing the attention of researchers across the country.
Recycling your CFL in McLean County
Friday, August 15, 2008 @3:05pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ - NORMAL - An organization in McLean County wants to help you dispose of an already 'green' product in an environmentally friendly way.
Firefly Energy Looks to End U.S. Oil Addiction
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @5:28pm CST
Reported by: Iris Pérez - WMBD/WYZZ

WMBD/WYZZ-TV—PEORIA--A new facility is dedicated today as the solution to our country's oil addiction.

Local and state politicians say Firefly Energy's greener batteries will improve the lives of  drivers everywhere.

 

Green the Heights
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @10:55pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA HEIGHTS -- Peoria Heights is taking action to keep the streets clean. The village board is giving the 'ok' to a new street-side recycling program.
Peoria County Goes Green
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @4:56pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ TV - Sarah Barwacz



WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA COUNTY -- "Going green," it's a trend taking off across the country and has landed in Peoria County.

‘Green’ Grass
Thursday, July 31, 2008 @9:38pm CST
Reported by: Bret Lemoine - WMBD/WYZZ TV



WMBD/WYZZ TV –PEORIA – Everyone wants their lawn to look nice... And it seems like everyone also wants to go green.
Peoria Slow to Recycle
Monday, July 28, 2008 @5:42pm CST
Reported by: Lori Obert - WMBD/WYZZ
WMBD/WYZZ - PEORIA -- We hear a lot about reduce, re-use, recycle.  But when it comes to thinking green, Peoria  seems to be slow to catch on.
‘Green’ Ag
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @9:26pm CST
Reported by: WMBD/WYZZ-TV News Staff
WMBD/WYZZ TV –ILLINOIS – Farmers looking to go green now have a bit of help from the government.
Green Washing
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 @5:37pm CST
Reported by: Sarah Barwacz - WMBD/WYZZ TV

WMBD/WYZZ TV – PEORIA -- If you haven't heard Tuesday is Earth Day, what a better time to talk about going green. As you head to the stores to buy products marked "good for the environment" watch out, you may be getting green washed.

All natural, organic, recycled--The number of products claiming to be green are sprouting up like weeds.

"They're all trying got become green, but the fact is they're not green at all."

Environmental activist, Kiersten Sheets says some are using the 'green' advertising as a way to make a buck. For example...air freshener.

"Greener" Homes
Sunday, April 6, 2008 @8:29pm CST

WMBD/WYZZ - PEORIA -- When most people think of environmentally friendly homes, solar panels probably come to mind first. And even though those are a part of the green trend, everything from building materials to irrigation can make a difference.