AEC Leads Local Alabama Rain Barrel Project

A great way to save water and energy is to harness the rain for watering needs by building a rainbarrel. This simple project can be accomplished in just a few hours with minimal, simple, carpentry skills and locally found parts.

With support from the World Wildlife Fund and Coca Cola United Bottlers in Birmingham, the Alabama Environmental Council will lead local efforts by hosting monthly workshops. Churches, schools, libraries and community centers are great locations for these workshops. To schedule a workshop, please fill out the form.

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ADEM Recycling Grants

Alabama Department of Environmental Management to give out $1.7 million in grants for recycling

A total of $1.7 million in grant money, generated by a $1-per-ton fee on waste dumped in landfills, will go to buy things such as recycling trailers and bins, collection trucks and other equipment, as well as to support education efforts encouraging participation in recycling programs. ADEM Director Lance LeFleur praised the grant program. "The ability to recycle more materials not only conserves natural resources but also reduces the volume of materials going into Alabama's landfills," LeFleur said in a release announcing the grants. "I am pleased that ADEM can utilize its resources and work with officials at the local level to support these recycling efforts."

The Alabama Environmental Council lead an effort through the JCDH to earn $276,368 for expanded recycling in Jefferson County.  read more »

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