City of Bloomington Commission on Sustainability
BCOS Mission:
The City of Bloomington Commission on Sustainability (BCOS) promotes economic development, environmental health, and social equity in our community for present and future generations. The commission gathers and disseminates information; promotes practical initiatives; and measures, monitors, and reports on our community's progress toward sustainability.
Upcoming Agenda and Approved Minutes
BCOS meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month, at 6pm in the McCloskey Room at City Hall.
Agendas:
Recent Minutes:
- BCOS Notice of Cancellation March 2013 (PDF 45.06 KB)
- BCOS Minutes February 12th, 2013 (PDF 49.37 KB)
Sustainability and Trends Assessment Report
The Sustainability and Trends Assessment Report (STAR) has transitioned to a largely online presence. Find more info on sustainability topics and related targets and indicators from the Sustainable City website, or download the commission's previously published Sustainability Reports.
Sustainability Links
- For the latest info on local sustainability efforts and events, visit the Green Network News site.
- Earth Care- Bloomington Indiana is a coalition of faith-based communities working to make their congregations and the community at-large more sustainable.
- Bloomington Community Orchard
- Epicurious is a website that will allow viewers to see what fresh food is available by season in any area across the country. To view this site click here.
- Follow two Bloomington residents as they work to make their city and the entire country a more sustainable place to live. You can track their journey at their website, http://www.changinggearsmovie.com/.
- How "walkable" is your community? Find out what your community scores by visiting the the Walk Score website.
- Fair Trade Bloomington is committed to global economic development and poverty relief through education and promotion of products that adhere to fair trade principles.
- Learn about Recycling Services in Bloomington, including what is recyclable and where drop-off locations are.
- The Local Growers Guild promotes practices that preserve the viability of local family farms and protect the Earth.
- Visit the Indiana State Chapter of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
Join the BCOS Email List!
Want to keep up with all the latest sustainability happenings in Bloomington? Look no further. By joining the BCOS email list, you will recieve periodic messages about sustainability related information and events hosted by ourselves or other community groups.
- Subscribe: sustainability+subscribe@bloomington.in.gov
- Unsubscribe: sustainability+unsubscribe@bloomington.in.gov
BCOS Members and Vacancies:
The City of Bloomington Commission on Sustainability is currently accepting applications to serve as a regular member. Learn about commission members and how to apply to join the commission here.
Information in Commission on Sustainability
- Webpages