Bill Aims to Overhaul Illinois’ Electronic Recycling Program

May 11, 2017

“The current system is broken and legislators have made a sincere effort to work with local governments, recyclers, collectors, manufacturers and environmentalists to try a new approach,” IEC Executive Director Jen Walling said.

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Bill Aims to Overhaul Illinois’ Electronic Recycling Program

IEC In the Media

Illinois climate activists say Trump’s win is a blow to climate action

Shoreline Advisory Board aims to protect Chicago’s lakefront

Climate events outside the DNC campus in Chicago highlight progress — and call for action

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