Illinois EPA

Spring is here! 🌷 If you’re starting your spring cleaning this weekend, look for the EPA Safer Choice label when choosing cleaning products. 🧽 Safer Choice certified products use safer ingredients & often use more sustainable packaging. Learn more: epa.gov/saferchoice 🌎

March Madness isn’t just for basketball 🏀🌎 Clean water, clean air, healthy land, and safe communities are all champions for a better Illinois!

📢 Reminder! The deadline to register for Smoke School is April 17. Secure your spot today!

Yesterday, Acting Director James Jennings and Chief Legal Counsel Andrew Armstrong met with students from the @sustainILLINOIS. They discussed Illinois EPA’s role in environmental policy and discussed the bills and environmental concerns the students are focusing on.

Jejune? Couldn’t be us! The Illinois EPA website is packed with interesting information about the air, land, and water in Illinois. Take a look here: epa.illinois.gov

Don’t just wear green, go green! ♻️Recycle your batteries this St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀 Find a drop-off near you: batterynetwork.org/locator/

You can reduce your exposure to PFAS in your daily life by making the switch to products like these! Learn more about PFAS and how to reduce your exposure by visiting our webpage: bit.ly/47ygY10

We're heading to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the Engineering Career Fair tomorrow! 🌎 Stop by to chat with us about career opportunities at Illinois EPA. Don't miss your chance to connect with us! ➡️ bit.ly/3AT3bVq

❄️ Winter weather is here! Salt enhances safety & helps with icy conditions, but excessive salt use can also harm our local water environment, fish, wildlife, soil, & the paws of our four-legged friends. #SaltSmart this winter ➡️ MWRD.org/Salt! 🐢🐟🦝🦅 @saltsmartil

Mobile Testing Units are closed today. Self-service kiosks at 6959 W. Forest Preserve Dr. and 2560 W. Cermak Rd. in Chicago are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and at 9901 S. Martin Luther King Dr. from 7:30am to 5pm for inspections Monday thru Friday. illinoisairteam.net/self-service-k…

Our graphic designer took the day off… so we fired up Paint. 🎨 Not our best work. But happy Solar Appreciation Day! ☀️

Happy Pi Day! 🥧🌎

🛢️ East Peoria area residents! Safely dispose of your HHW next weekend at Illinois Central College, 8 AM to 3 PM. Collections are open to all Illinois residents. Pre-registration is required. Check accepted items & register here 👉 bit.ly/HHWCollections

Congrats to St. Aloysius School in Springfield! 🏆🎥Illinois EPA is excited to recognize them as one of the winners of our Video Contest! Their dedication to healthier air and protecting the environment is inspiring. Well done! 👏 Watch their video: bit.ly/StAloysiusVideo

Congrats to Rondout Elementary School’s 6th grade! 🏆🎥Illinois EPA is excited to recognize them as winners of our Video Contest! 🌎Their passion for healthier air is shaping the future. Keep up the great work! 👏 Watch their video: bit.ly/RondoutElement…

Congrats to Portage Park Elementary! 🏆🎥Illinois EPA is excited to recognize the 5th and 6th grade students at Portage Park Elementary as one of our winners of our Video Contest! Their creativity is inspiring. 👏 Watch their video here: bit.ly/PortageParkEle…

Impacted by recent storms? ⛈️🌪️ If your community experienced storm or tornado damage, Illinois EPA offers tips to help dispose of debris properly to protect you and the environment. See our guidance on how to manage storm and disaster debris. 🔗epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste-m…

Overflow Action Day Alert! Heavy rain is expected in the Chicago area today. Reduce your use of water during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality: * Delay showers and baths * Flush less frequently * Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine

Here's an updated map from the @NWS that indicates many #Illinois counties could have very large #hail, strong #windgusts, and perhaps strong #tornadoes. Are you ready? #ILWx #SevereWeatherPreparednessMonth

Great tips from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal on lithium battery safety! 🔋⚠️ Never throw lithium batteries in the trash or recycling. They can cause fires and serious hazards. Instead, dispose of them safely. Find a drop-off location: batterynetwork.org/state-recyclin… ♻️