~ Bloomington, a city known for its commitment to sustainability, is taking it a step further with the launch of the Spring into Sustainability Challenge on their Zero in Bloomington platform. This friendly competition, which will run from March 1-31, 2025, aims to encourage local organizations, businesses, and community groups to complete climate-friendly actions and track their progress while helping the city meet its climate goals.

The challenge is simple: teams sign up on the Zero in Bloomington platform and log sustainable actions. The top five groups with the most completed actions will win up to $500 in prize money and special recognition at Bloomington's Earth Day celebration on April 19. Additionally, individuals who participate can enter a raffle for additional prizes by earning points for their actions and sharing their progress.

To provide more information about the challenge and how to participate, an information session will be held via Zoom on February 12 at 9 a.m. Interested individuals must register in advance.

Participants form a team under a local business, organization, or community group and invite members and supporters to join them on the Zero in Bloomington platform. From there, they can log actions from over 100 sustainability-focused options such as energy-saving habits, waste reduction efforts, and climate-friendly transportation choices. Each week, teams are encouraged to complete actions based on a specific theme and share photos of their efforts. After March 31, all logged actions will be tallied and winners will be announced.

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According to Jolie Perry, Sustainability Program Coordinator for Bloomington, the Zero in Bloomington platform is not only a fun tool for residents to learn about sustainable choices but also allows them to see the impact of their choices on greenhouse gas emissions. "We hope that this friendly competition will encourage Bloomington's residents to consider the climate impact of their day-to-day habits," she said.

The Spring into Sustainability Challenge is part of Bloomington's larger commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25% below 2018 levels by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as outlined in their 2021 Climate Action Plan. By participating in the challenge, residents not only support these goals but also save money, reduce waste, and contribute to building a more sustainable community.

For those interested in participating, it is recommended to review the City of Bloomington's website about Zero in Bloomington, create an account on the platform, register users under a group by February 28, and be ready to log actions on March 1. With the Spring into Sustainability Challenge, Bloomington is making sustainability a fun and rewarding experience for all involved.

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