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Explore community projects in Bloomington. Follow your interests, meet your neighbors and find a way to take part.
CSL projects are grassroots initiatives proposed by community members and approved by the Board of Directors as projects that align with the mission of the CSL. We consider sustainability broadly: environmental, social, and psychological wellbeing all matter to us.
A CSL project
Art for Earth Bloomington
Artists and friends sell and donate art to support environmental nonprofit organizations.
A CSL project
Bloomington Community Bike Project
Learn bicycle repair skills and help keep bicycles in use.
A CSL project
Bring Your Bag Bloomington
Encouraging reusable shopping bags through conversation, education and free bags.
A CSL project
Discardia
Give textiles and other reusable materials a second life through creative reuse.
A CSL project
Foster Closet
Free clothing, toys, books, baby equipment and bedding for families and children who need support.
A CSL project
Indiana Solar for All
Working to make solar power accessible to people with limited incomes.
A CSL project
Little Free Pantry Bloomington
Neighbors share food and everyday essentials through outdoor pantry cabinets.
A CSL project
The Overlook
A space for community, art, making and sustainability in Bloomington.
A CSL project
Redbud Books
A volunteer-led bookstore and community space for books, ideas and conversation.
A CSL project
SIREN
Helping people learn about solar energy and overcome barriers to going solar.
A CSL project
Glenn Carter Memorial Toolshare
Tools shared with the community in memory of craftsman Glenn Carter.
A CSL project
Trashion Refashion
A runway show produced by Discardia, with fashion made from materials headed for the landfill.
Community projects since 1998
Since 1998, more than 40 projects have been part of CSL. Some grew into organizations of their own, like Local First Indiana and the Bloomington Organic Growers Association; others finished their work.
Not sure where to start?
The Bike Project’s sample page shows how a project can explain what it does and help new volunteers take the next step.