MoDOT Paving the Way for Cleaner Air in the St. Louis Region
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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
Spotlight On: Meridian Village – Lutheran Senior Services
Even in the midst of the ongoing pandemic, various local businesses, municipalities and individuals across the St. Louis metropolitan area… Read More
Spotlight On: The Village of Godfrey
As the summer season heats up, the Clean Air Partnership continues to recognize various local organizations and municipalities that have worked hard to… Read More
Beating the Heat This Summer to Help St. Louisans Breathe Easier
While the region continues to respond to the ongoing pandemic, and fewer automobiles on the roads are keeping emissions at… Read More
Spotlight On: Forest Park Forever
As we prepare to settle into summer when the importance of taking action to help keep the air clean is… Read More
Keeping Lung Health Top of Mind as the Fight for Cleaner Air Presses On
Our lungs are always hard at work to keep us alive and well, but oftentimes we take them for granted…. Read More
Spotlight On: The Village of Glen Carbon
The St. Louis Green Business/Green Cities Challenge supports the integration of sustainability measures into the kinds of everyday operational practices… Read More
Greening Your Memorial Day Weekend Cookout to Help Clear the Air
While Memorial Day weekend may have a different look this year with no big parades or neighborhood block parties due… Read More
7th Annual Green Schools Quest Honors Champions for Sustainability in the St. Louis Region
The U.S. Green Building Council–Missouri Gateway Chapter (USGBC-MGC) announced on Friday the winners of its 2019–2020 Green Schools Quest. Like… Read More
Spotlight On: Commerce Bank
As cities, businesses and individuals in the St. Louis metro area make strides toward becoming better stewards of our environment,… Read More
St. Louis Once Again Avoids Landing on “Most Ozone-Polluted” U.S. Cities List
The American Lung Association’s 2020 State of the Air report is out, and the data reveals that more cities across… Read More
Spotlight On: The City of Edwardsville
Participants in the St. Louis Green Business/Green Cities Challenge have been working hard to integrate eco-friendly measures in order to… Read More
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day
April 22nd officially marks 50 years of celebrating Earth Day, and in honor of the holiday, now is the perfect opportunity… Read More
Spotlight On: Environmental Operations, Inc.
For more than a decade, the St. Louis Green Business Challenge has helped businesses of all types and sizes move… Read More
Greening Your Spring Cleaning
While spring is in the air and warmer weather we’ve longed for has finally started to roll through the region,… Read More
Spotlight On: The City of Collinsville
As the region continues to move toward improved sustainability, the St. Louis Green Business/Green Cities Challenge supports organizations and municipalities… Read More
Spotlight On: Trane-Ingersoll Rand
As warmer temperatures make their way to the region and spring begins to chase what’s left of the winter blues… Read More
Building a Greener Future in the St. Louis Region
Emily Andrews, executive director of the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is stepping up in… Read More
Greening Your ‘Mardi Pardi’ Celebrations
The crown jewel of the Soulard Mardi Gras season is just days away, and while green is one of the… Read More
Spotlight On: The City of Alton
For more than a decade, local businesses and municipalities have been working towards integrating sustainability measures into their everyday practices… Read More
Spotlight On: PGAV
In 2020, the St. Louis Green Business Challenge is celebrating 11 years of providing organizations of all types and sizes… Read More
“A Green Decade” Finishes Strong with St. Louis Green Business Challenge Class of 2019
2019 marked a huge milestone for the St. Louis Green Business Challenge, as they celebrated 10 years of delivering Triple… Read More
Celebrating 25 Years of Championing Clean Air for the Bi-State Area
As we celebrate the arrival of a new year, 2020 also marks 25 years of the Clean Air Partnership holding… Read More
Committing to Clear the Air in 2020
As 2019 comes to an end, it’s easy to think about all the big changes ahead with the mindset of… Read More
A Green Holiday is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
The next wave of holidays is right around the corner, and although we recognize this to be a wonderful time… Read More
Wrapping Up Air Quality Forecasting in 2019
As a driving force in the fight for cleaner air in the St. Louis region, the Clean Air Partnership is… Read More
Guide for Greener Holiday Shopping
Before we know it, the biggest holiday shopping weekend of the year will be here in the blink of an… Read More
Celebrate Recycling Day Today and Every Day
It seems only fitting that the sole nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling in the United States falls in… Read More
Spotlight On: Forest Park Forever and World Wide Technology
As the Clean Air Partnership works to inspire area residents and businesses to take voluntary steps to help clear the… Read More
Making Halloween Less Scary for the Environment
The spookiest time of the year is nearly here, but the real fright-fest of Halloween aren’t the ghouls and goblins,… Read More
Spotlight On: St. Louis College of Pharmacy and COCA
With fall in full swing and the threat of a Red or Orange air quality day behind us for a… Read More
Turn Your Key and Be Idle-Free for Back to School Season
Now that cooler fall temperatures have made their way to the region, you may be faced with the temptation to… Read More