Missed Part 1 of Beyond the 3 R’s? You can find it here! We are very familiar with the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. But let’s take it a step further! Did you know there are more than just 3 R’s you can practice everyday? Get your creative thinking hat on and let’s see […]
We are very familiar with the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. But let’s take it a step further! Did you know there are more than just 3 R’s you can practice everyday? Get your creative thinking hat on and let’s see what other everyday sustainable practices you can implement! You might practice these more […]
Scrub-a-dub-dub! The bathroom is a place where we spend a lot of time cleaning, prepping and grooming. Here are some of the small eco-friendly changes we can make in the bathroom that can make a BIG impact on our health and environment. Toilet Paper and Facial Tissue We all use it, so why not choose […]
The first full week in May is International Compost Awareness Week. It is estimated that every year 125 to 160 billion pounds of food is wasted. This equates to 238 pounds of food per person, per year. Only 5% of food scraps make it to a compost pile, resulting in a lot of wasted valuable […]
The Beginning of Earth Day The first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970, nearly 50 years ago! Years before Earth Day’s inaugural year, discussions regarding the state of our planet had started. The release of Rachel Carson’s book in 1962, Silent Spring, became a best seller. In her award winning novel she “calls for humans to act […]
What is Household Hazardous Waste? Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes unusable or unwanted chemical products such as pesticides, fertilizers, paint thinners and stains, etc. On average, a household can accumulate 30 pounds of HHW in a single year, which equates to 1.6 million tons in the U.S. each year. Chemicals haven’t been around for many […]
Have you heard of OneSTL? Some Saint Louisans have, but aren’t sure who they are or what they do. Is it one big organization or is it made up of individuals and what do they do? The blog this month will introduce you to the people of OneSTL, what their ambitions are and provide information […]
Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it’s collected? Join us on a virtual tour of our sorting facility! When the City’s Refuse Division picks up your recycling and trash, it gets taken to a Transfer Station, where waste is transferred from the trash or recycling truck into separate semi-trucks. Then they haul […]
And just like that, 2018 has nearly come to an end! In the last six weeks of the year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, our household waste INCREASES 25%! As you wrap up your year and presents for loved ones, you can choose to make the days less wasteful. About 35% of Americans have an […]
It’s Party Time: Tips for a Low Waste Party! The holiday season is upon us, and so are the parties! Whether you’re hosting a party or attending, we have some ways to help lower your waste generation this holiday season. From food to kitchenware to leftovers to gifts, we have you covered! Food Prep: […]
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