Sustainability Vision: The City of Bloomington, Indiana will become a sustainability leader by working as a community to preserve our natural resources, maintain our distinct culture, build a diverse and thriving economy, and ensure a healthy and equitable standard of living (as developed by the Bloomington Community in 2018).
The City of Bloomington has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and City-public partnerships. Programs related to energy conservation, renewable energy, waste reduction and the local food movement have helped establish Bloomington as a regional sustainability leader and strengthened the volunteer and entrepreneurial spirit of the community.
The City addresses sustainability through careful attention to environmental, economic, and social equity issues, and looks for linkages among those issues. Sustainability and livability are our guiding principles and are the foundations of quality, long-lasting economic and community development.
Follow the work of the Commission on Sustainability or Environmental Commission for more information on community programs and efforts.
Sustainability & Climate Reports
2020 Bloomington Climate Vulnerability Assessment
The 2020 Bloomington Climate Vulnerability Assessment identified and evaluated current and projected climate-related risks to people, infrastructure, and natural resources in Bloomington and Monroe County.
2019 Sustainability Action Plan Progress Report
Read about annual progress in meeting goals and implementing activities in support of the Sustainability Action Plan
2018 Sustainability Action Plan Progress Report
Read about annual progress in meeting goals and implementing activities in support of the Sustainability Action Plan
2018 Sustainability Action Plan
View Bloomington's first Sustainability Action Plan, adopted by Bloomington City Council in October 2018.
2018 Bloomington Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Sustainability Action Plan Goal 1.1.A.
Sustainability & Climate Resources
Bicycling Resources
Learn about Bloomington bicycle resources and routes.
Bloomington Transit
Bloomington Transit is a full-featured municipal transit corporation that provides bus services in Bloomington.
Recycling and Waste Management
Learn about recycling options and pick-up schedules on the City of Bloomington Sanitation Department's webpage.
Monroe County Solid Waste Management District
The Monroe County Solid Waste Management District (District) operates five recycling centers open to all County residents. Learn more about options to reduce, reuse, and recycle at The District's website.