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Spotlight On: RideFinders

The St. Louis regional commuter rideshare program – RideFinders – has been connecting commuters with reliable, affordable, sustainable and fun… Read More

Spotlight On: Advertisers Printing Company

Advertisers Printing, a St. Louis Printing Company, offers quality custom print and direct mail solutions with a focus on sustainability…. Read More

Throw Sustainability (Not Just Beads) Into the Mix for Mardi Gras Celebrations

The crown jewel of the Soulard Mardi Gras season is just days away, and while green is one of the… Read More

Local Champions for Sustainability Building a Better Region by Going Green

The St. Louis Green Business Challenge remained a leader of sustainability in the St. Louis region last year by continuing… Read More

New Year, New Resolutions to Live Greener

While it’s easy to think about all the extreme changes you’re going to make in the New Year as the… Read More

Spotlight On: Safety National

Headquartered in Maryland Heights, Mo., Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider that has offered long-term solutions… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Maplewood

As the Clean Air Partnership continues to highlight local municipalities dedicated to fostering sustainable environments and cleaning the air in… Read More

A Sustainable Holiday Season is the Gift That Keeps on Giving

While living a more sustainable lifestyle is a great goal to have when thinking ahead to resolutions for 2024, holiday… Read More

Spotlight On: Saint Louis Art Museum

Founded in 1879, the Saint Louis Art Museum is a world-renowned fine arts museum known for its outstanding and comprehensive… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Webster Groves

As the Clean Air Partnership continues to spotlight local municipalities committed to practicing sustainability, we are pleased to recognize Webster… Read More

Giving Thanks for Cleaner Air

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it’s a special time to come together with family and friends for a delicious meal and… Read More

Spotlight On: MTM, Inc.

Headquartered in Lake Saint Louis, Mo., MTM is a medical and transportation management company whose mission is to partner with… Read More

Spotlight On: The Village of Glen Carbon

As the Clean Air Partnership continues to spotlight local municipalities utilizing innovative approaches to create environments with cleaner air and… Read More

Reflecting on the 2023 Air Quality Forecasting Season

Air quality forecasting was extended through the mid-point of this month after an abnormal summer. While the season began with… Read More

Spotlight On: Missouri Botanical Garden

Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation’s oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a National Historic… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Edwardsville

As the Clean Air Partnership continues to spotlight local municipalities utilizing innovative approaches to create cleaner, greener environments where constituents… Read More

Take Action for a Waste-Free World and Cleaner Air in Celebration of World Cleanup Day

On Saturday, September 16th, World Cleanup Day will unite volunteers, governments and organizations in 197 countries and territories to tackle… Read More

Spotlight On: Madison County Building & Zoning

Based in Edwardsville, Ill., the Madison County Building & Zoning Department enables the County Board to plan and prioritize policies… Read More

Beat the Heat and Stay Informed About Regional Ozone Levels with Air Quality Alerts

A dangerous wave of heat and humidity has made its way across the bi-state area this week with temperatures ranging… Read More

Partners Encourage Area Residents to “Get Back in the Groove” With Transit

As students get ready to head back to school and the workforce settles into more routine schedules, Citizens for Modern… Read More

Spotlight On: Hunter Engineering Company

Based in Bridgeton, Mo., Hunter Engineering Company is the world leader in alignment, wheel and tire service, inspection and ADAS… Read More

Climate Change Making It Harder to Breathe and Clean Up Ozone Air Pollution

Scientific research done in recent years has added to the evidence that a changing climate is making it harder to… Read More

Spotlight On: Bethesda Health Group

Bethesda Health Group is a nonprofit, St. Louis-based senior living, care, and service organization providing a continuum of residential and… Read More

Commuters Encouraged to “Dump the Pump” on June 15 for Opportunity to Win Prizes

Campaign Reinforces the Benefits of Taking Transit and Incentivizes People to Give it a Try Public transit is the region’s… Read More

High Ozone Concentrations Result in Early Surge of Poor Air Quality Days in the St. Louis Region

Coming on the heels of Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, the bi-state St. Louis region has… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Highland

Located just 35 miles east of St. Louis and home to nearly 10,000 residents, the City of Highland has a… Read More

Spotlight On: RBO

Based in Maryland Heights, RBO – formerly known as RBO PrintLogistix – is an established marketing execution company that helps… Read More

’Tis the Season for Sustainability: A Guide to Greening Holiday Celebrations

The next wave of holidays is quickly approaching, and although we recognize this to be the most wonderful time of… Read More

Celebrate America Recycles Day Today and Every Day

Every year on November 15th, individuals and businesses all across the country join forces to celebrate America Recycles Day. This… Read More

Assessing Air Quality Conditions in the St. Louis Region as the 2022 Forecasting Season Wraps Up

Air quality forecasting concluded at the end of last month, and the Clean Air Partnership is pleased to report that,… Read More

Latest EPA report reveals more work to be done to meet ozone standards in the St. Louis area

According to a new report released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the St. Louis metropolitan area has failed… Read More

MoDOT Paving the Way for Cleaner Air in the St. Louis Region

With a long-standing commitment to help improve air quality in the St. Louis metropolitan area, the Missouri Department of Transportation… Read More

Spotlight On: Midwest Recycling Center

Midwest Recycling Center (MRC) is the premiere destination for community and residential recycling in Missouri, Illinois and the surrounding areas…. Read More

“Don’t Pollute. Switch Up Your Commute.” for Car Free Day

With the first day of fall quickly approaching, that means Car Free Day is also right around the corner. Thursday,… Read More

Clean Air Partnership and CMT Release 2022 Air Quality Forecasting and “Don’t Pollute. Switch Up Your Commute.” Campaign Update

The St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership today released data from the first half of the 2022 air quality forecasting… Read More

Spotlight On: Maritz

Founded in 1894 as E. Maritz Jewelry, the company got its start as a wholesaler and manufacturer of fine jewelry… Read More

Create a Buzz for National Honey Bee Day to Help Clear the Region’s Air

Beekeepers, beekeeping clubs and associations, and honey bee enthusiasts from all across the country will join forces for National Honey… Read More

Understanding Particle Pollution and Your Health

The more researchers learn about the health effects of particle pollution, the more dangerous it is recognized to be. In… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Clayton

As a returning participant in the St. Louis Green Cities Challenge in 2021, the City of Clayton reinvented its commitment… Read More

Spotlight On: Cortex Innovation Community

Founded 20 years ago through a collaboration of Washington University, BJC HealthCare, University of Missouri – St. Louis, Saint Louis… Read More

Keeping Lung Health Top of Mind As Summer Heats Up

According to the American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report, the three years covered by the report (2018-2020)… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Brentwood

As the Clean Air Partnership continues to spotlight local municipalities utilizing innovative approaches to create cleaner, greener environments for constituents,… Read More

Spotlight On: COCA

As a national leader in innovative arts education, the Center of Creative Arts (COCA) provides meaningful arts experiences in its… Read More

St. Louisans Encouraged to Take Action for Cleaner Air Based on Latest “State of the Air” Results

The recently released American Lung Association’s 2022 “State of the Air” report reveals that, despite decades of progress on cleaning… Read More

“Don’t Pollute. Switch Up Your Commute. $ee the Savings” This Air Quality Forecasting Season

Transportation is one of the biggest contributors to air pollution. In conjunction with the start of the Clean Air Partnership’s… Read More

Do Your Share for Cleaner Air and Celebrate Earth Day 2022

With spring in full bloom and Earth Day upon us, now is the perfect time to appreciate the planet for… Read More

Travel Sustainably to Root for the Redbirds This Baseball Season

As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare to return to Busch Stadium on Thursday, thousands of baseball fans will flock to… Read More

Citizens for Modern Transit Reminds Commuters About its Try & Ride Program as Gas Prices Soar

As prices at the pump continue to rise, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – the region’s transit advocacy organization –… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Alton

As a returning participant of the St. Louis Green Cities Challenge in 2021, the City of Alton remained committed to… Read More

Spring Forward for Air Quality-Friendly Habits

As we prepare to “spring forward” one hour and adjust our clocks on Saturday night for Daylight Saving Time, that… Read More

Spotlight On: Ameren Missouri

The St. Louis Green Business Challenge remained a leader of sustainability in the St. Louis region last year by continuing… Read More

Throw Some Extra Green in the Mix for Mardi Gras Celebrations This Weekend

While the coronavirus shut down Mardi Gras parades and carnivals in cities across the globe last year, the tradition is… Read More

Spotlight On: The Cities of Wentzville and Wildwood

As we’ve rounded out another extraordinary year of highlighting the tremendous work that several local organizations and municipalities have put… Read More

Ringing in the New Year with Sustainable Resolutions

During the month of January, the “new year, new me” mentality is top of mind for many, with popular New… Read More

Spotlight On: Madison County Planning & Development

As the St. Louis metro area continues to experience temperatures that have been warmer than usual for this time of… Read More

Vanpooling: An Inspiring Commuter Story

Article courtesy of RideFinders and Washington University in St. Louis Donna Krekel, Senior Research Administrator in the department of Otolaryngology,… Read More

Test Drive Transit this Winter with CMT’s Try & Ride Program

Thousands of St. Louisans know that public transportation is a convenient, cost-effective and hassle-free way to get around the St. Louis… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of University City

As a returning participant of the St. Louis Green Cities Challenge in 2020, the City of University City remained committed… Read More

“Be Merry on Metro” to Do Your Share for Cleaner Air

Tis the season for music, lights, Santa and gifts – and in the coming weeks this merriment will also be… Read More

Spotlight On: Graybar

With a commitment to corporate responsibility serving as an expression of Graybar’s core values, the company strives to create a culture where employees feel a… Read More

Committing to Cleaner Fall Air for America Recycles Day

The sole nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling in the United States comes at the perfect time – between Halloween and Thanksgiving – two holidays… Read More

Spotlight On: Granite City

While area residents can look forward to breathing a little easier during the remaining weeks of fall as cooler temperatures… Read More

Spotlight On: Curium

With a company tagline of “Life Forward” that represents Curium’s commitment to securing a brighter future for its employees, partners… Read More

Ditch the Keys and Be Car Free to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

It’s the time of year again where people all around the world are preparing to ditch their keys for Car Free Day on September 22 to help… Read More

Back to School with Sustainability on the Brain

As summer winds down with area students already settled back in the classroom, cooler nights and more pleasant daytime temperatures… Read More

Spotlight On: The Village of Godfrey

Even though summer is winding down, the St. Louis metropolitan area continues to experience sizzling summer temperatures, meaning the importance… Read More

Metro Transit Championing Cleaner Air in the St. Louis Region with New Electric Bus Fleet

The Clean Air Partnership is pleased to serve a community where several local organizations are playing a crucial role in… Read More

Particle Pollution and Your Health

While cities all across the nation have made significant strides in cleaning up harmful air pollution over the last several… Read More

Spotlight On: COCA

As the fourth largest multidisciplinary community arts center in the country, COCA is a national leader in innovative arts education that… Read More

Tackling Rising Summer Temps to Help St. Louisans Breathe Easier

Climate change is driving warmer temperatures, making ozone pollution more likely to form and harder to clean up, according to… Read More

Celebrate Sustainably This Independence Day

While the pandemic resulted in many Fourth of July events in 2020 being canceled or modified, annual celebrations will return… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Collinsville

As a returning participant of the St. Louis Green Cities Challenge in 2020, the City of Collinsville’s outstanding efforts to… Read More

Take Action for Cleaner Air This Summer to Maintain Healthy Lungs as COVID-19 Lingers

While the St. Louis region and cities nationwide are experiencing a decline in the number of overall COVID-19 cases, the… Read More

Spotlight On: Bunge

With sustainability at the heart of Bunge’s corporate strategy, the company has proudly served as an industry leader in this… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Clayton

With a strong track record of valuing environmental sustainability, the City of Clayton’s strategic plan provides a vision of Clayton… Read More

Latest “State of the Air” Report Reveals Good and Bad News for the St. Louis Region

The American Lung Association’s 2021 “State of the Air” report is out, and though the data indicates some nationwide progress… Read More

Cheers to 51 Years of Restoring Our Earth

With spring in full bloom and Earth Day right around the corner, it’s time to roll out the green carpet… Read More

Spotlight On: Bayer

With sustainable development becoming a core element of Bayer’s corporate strategy, the company aims to achieve long-term returns and generate… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Brentwood

As the Clean Air Partnership continues to spotlight local municipalities utilizing innovative and sustainable approaches to create a cleaner, greener… Read More

Greening Your Spring Travels in the Age of COVID

With the official first day of spring just under a week away and the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines accelerating, it’s… Read More

COVID Related Shutdowns Clearing the Skies Across the St. Louis Region and Cities Abroad

As the novel coronavirus took the world by storm in 2020, governments around the globe imposed travel and business restrictions… Read More

Spotlight On: Ameren Missouri

While many of us are giving thanks to Ameren Missouri for heating our homes as frigid temperatures  settled in the… Read More

Celebrating a Greener Carnival in the Age of COVID

While St. Louis would normally be gearing up for the crown jewel of the Soulard Mardi Gras season this weekend,… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Alton

For more than a decade, the St. Louis Green Business/Green Cities Challenge has provided local businesses and municipalities with a… Read More

Celebrating Eleven Years of Making Green Work for St. Louis Businesses

Despite the many unprecedented challenges presented in 2020 due to the novel coronavirus, the St. Louis Green Business Challenge remained… Read More

New Year, New Resolutions to Do Your Share for Cleaner Air

While every year we look at January 1 as a symbol of a fresh start and a chance to have… Read More

Celebrate Sustainably This Holiday Season to Reduce Environmental Impact

Like nearly everything else in 2020, holiday festivities this year have been anything but ordinary. However, one thing that remains… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Wildwood

Like the Clean Air Partnership, the City of Wildwood focuses on quality of life based upon careful stewardship of the… Read More

Spotlight On: Missouri American Water

With a commitment to environmental sustainability through internal and community actions, Missouri American Water continues to deliver clean, safe and… Read More

Ramping Up Efforts to Reduce, Reuse and RECYCLE for Cleaner Air

America Recycles Day is right around the corner and particularly worth celebrating this year because, even during a global pandemic,… Read More

Wrapping Up Air Quality Forecasting in 2020

Our daily air quality forecasting wrapped up Sept. 30, and we’re happy to report that, as we reflect on this… Read More

Make Eco-Friendly Choices the New Normal for Halloween

The end of the month is creeping closer and closer, and while the spookiest time of year can also be… Read More

Spotlight On: The City of Wentzville

While the recent drop in temperature means we can all look forward to breathing a little easier over the next… Read More

Spotlight On: World Wide Technology, Inc.

As a leader in technology solutions with its global headquarters located right here in St. Louis, World Wide Technology, Inc…. Read More

Spotlight On: The City of University City

As temperatures begin to cool off with autumn’s arrival just days away, the importance of keeping the region’s air clean… Read More

Alternative Transportation Options Available in the Region to Celebrate Car-Free Day

While Car-Free Day celebrations will have a bit of a different look this year due to social distancing and mask… Read More

Spotlight On: Ameren Missouri

The Ameren name may be top of mind as we give thanks for air conditioning during the lingering heat of… Read More

Spotlight On: Granite City

With the region continuing to experience sizzling summer temperatures and the importance of keeping the region’s air clean at an… Read More

Turn the Key on Vehicle Idling for a Healthier School Environment

While many students across the region will experience virtual learning this fall due to concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19… Read More

Five Reasons You Should Care About Air Pollution

Even as concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic remain top of mind, there is no doubt that air pollution… Read More