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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

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