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
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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
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