Monthly Archives: April 2015

PCBs are “Permabanned” from Clinton Landfill

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Elizabeth Meschewski | Leave a comment

In the gaming world, a player caught cheating, using derogatory language, or other equally bad behavior will be “permabanned” or permanently banned from using the site where the bad behavior occurred. Well, that is exactly what the DeWitt count board … Continue reading →

ISTC for the Gold!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Elizabeth Meschewski | Leave a comment

Bobby Knight – 1984 U.S.A. men’s Olympic basketball coach – said, “The key is not the will to win. Everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important.” This statement is very true for the … Continue reading →

ISTC Electronics Management Earns Gold Recognition

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Lauren Quinn | Leave a comment

The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center earned “gold” recognition from the State Electronics Challenge (SEC) for its environmentally-responsible electronics purchasing, use, and recycling decisions in 2014.   Responsible electronics management comes naturally to the ISTC, with its Sustainable Electronics Initiative (SEI) … Continue reading →

Three Tips on the Road to a Great Governor’s Award Application

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Jim Dexter | Leave a comment

If your organization has done a lot in the name of sustainability – from projects that save money and resources to initiatives that strengthen the people and communities you work for – what are you waiting for? The Governor’s Sustainability … Continue reading →

Brother, Can You Spare Eleven Trillion Gallons?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Jim Dexter | Leave a comment

No.   Our Center’s One Billion Gallon Water Challenge has asked Illinoisans  to think about innovations and behavior changes to cut our use of water significantly. It is not an easy goal. Eleven trillion gallons boggles the mind.   California’s 25 … Continue reading →