Where to drop off used eclipse glasses in Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Communities across Central Illinois are donating used eclipse glasses to be enjoyed by other eclipse enthusiasts around the world.
In Champaign, Greener Goods is encouraging people to drop off unwanted eclipse glasses at their location at 110 South Neil Street.
“At this time, I’m unable to find a local CU place that is collecting them,” a post on the business’ Facebook page reads. “So bring them to us in the shop and we’ll ensure that they travel safely to be reused.”
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However, another spot in Champaign has also started accepting eclipse glasses donations. Parkland College said collection boxes will be at the planetarium and inside the Learning Commons on campus. Donations will go to non-profit organization Astronomers Without Borders. The glasses will then get distributed to those who may not have access to safe eclipse-viewing gear.
Outside of Champaign-Urbana, Villas of Holly Brook senior living communities are accepting eclipse glasses donations. Central Illinois locations include Rantoul, Monticello, Gibson City, Danville, Chatham and Charleston.
Villas of Holly Brook will be mailing their donated glasses to Eclipse Glasses USA, who will forward them to school children in Latin America for their August solar eclipse. Donors can simply drop off their glasses at their nearest Villas of Holly Brook or Reflections Memory Care.
The Mattoon School District held a district-wide donation drive toward the same effort. To mail used eclipse glasses directly to Eclipse Glasses USA, you may send them to:
Eclipse Glasses USA, LLC
PO Box 50571
Provo, Utah
84605
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