Welcome to DCEO's Bureau of Energy & Recycling, Communications & Education Division!

Illinois Sustainable Education Project (ISTEP)
The Bureau of Energy and Recycling has developed a new integrated approach to our once separate energy and recycling education programs. New efforts in education now fall under one program -- the Illinois Sustainable Education Project (ISTEP).

For detailed information about ISTEP and the many free ISTEP programs available to Illinois citizens, click on the specific program below.

Illinois Sustainable Education Project
Illinois Zero Waste Schools Grant Program
Excellence in Sustainability Awards
ISTEP Educational Demonstration Cases
ISTEP Resources
Lights for Learning Program - A BRIGHT IDEA!
Sustainability Patch Program
Edens Lost and Found
Illinois Energy Bike Program