Tag Archives: sustainable

How To Reduce Waste and Recycle During the Holidays

Use these tips to reduce waste, build a better world and make your celebration even more meaningful!

America Recycles Day: Small Steps. BIG IMPACT. Challenge!

See your Small Steps make a BIG IMPACT by participating in our challenge for America Recycles Day! It’s simple to take part and there will be prizes at our very first “Recyclers Happy Hour” at The Armory on November 15th.

More Drop-off Sites Will Increase Clean Recycling in STL

Remember our recent blog about how complicated our recycling system is in St. Louis? You can refresh your memory here: Dearest STL, It’s Time to Reckon with Our Recycling – Q&A Style! Well, it’s time to add another solution to the mix. We are increasing the amount of recycling drop-off locations citywide! Our STL City […]

How You Can Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day

As we enter into another April Earth Month, we might start to reflect back on our consumption and ask ourselves how we can become more sustainable, create less waste and adopt life-long environmentally friendly habits.  This blog post will discuss how small steps right at home can make a BIG impact.  From the bathroom, to […]

Unconventional Ways to Reuse Every Day!

Over 15 ways to reuse common household items and reduce waste!

Holiday Recycling: The Naughty and Nice List 🎁

The holiday’s are fast approaching again! Did you know that during the holidays our household waste increases by 50%? 😲 50%! If you plan to participate in gift exchanges this year, we have an ideal guide to help everyone lower their consumption, avoid wish-cycling and recycle responsibly! Gift Giving Alternatives Switch things up with your […]

In-Home Waste Audit

While we’re all working, learning and staying at home more often, we have probably noticed an increase in trash and recycling at home. Take some time to learn why it’s important to lower your household waste by completing your own in-home waste audit. Why is a Waste Audit Important? If you’re wondering why you should […]

Tips for a Low-Waste Barbecue or Picnic

The time has come to fire up the pit and lather on the sauce! We’ve compiled some helpful tips for a low-waste BBQ or picnic. These tips can be used whether you’re hosting or attending a socially-distanced gathering. Pro tip: place the recycling bin next to the trash can. This helps to avoid unwanted contamination […]

Moving? Spring Cleaning? Here’s Where To Recycle Household Goods

Moving or Decluttering?  Don’t Trash It! Spring is finally here in St. Louis and that means it’s prime moving and spring cleaning season!  Have you accumulated items over the years you don’t want/need anymore?  As you come and go from St. Louis and beyond, you can move lighter knowing your items didn’t end up in […]

Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and decorating can be fun, but the expense and waste can really add up!  Here are a few eco-friendly, fun and low cost St. Patrick’s Day crafts that reduce your waste and help save the gold in your pocket. Skip purchasing new decorations and get your creative […]