Earth Month: Small Steps, BIG Impact
At Saint Louis City Recycles, we celebrate Earth Day everyday! While we are continuing to stay distant and keep each other safe, we can still celebrate and learn together! This […]
Category Archives: Recycling
Food and Beverage Cartons: The Inside Scoop
Food and beverage cartons are the latest addition to the “recycling world” and the sixth category of the six items that are accepted in our Blue Bins. This blog post […]
What is “Wish-Cycling?”
Wish-cycling is the act of placing items in the Blue Bin with the hopes that they will be recycled. We’ve all been guilty of it. But it’s good that we […]
Holiday Recycling: Gift Wrap Edition 🎁
Even though gift exchanges this year may look a little different, it’s still important to recycle responsibly. Waste increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s! This blog post will […]
All About Them Bulbs, ‘Bout Them Bulbs💡
Just like the cereal aisle, the light bulb section can be quite overwhelming. “What do I need? CFL? Incandescent? LED? And what the heck are lumens and watts?” We’ve all […]
How Many Times Can This Be Recycled?
We recently learned about what our recyclable items are made from in “Why Should We Recycle? Part 1 and Part 2, but have you ever wondered “How many times does […]
Meal Delivery Kits: What Can I Recycle?
Since we’re all at home more now, a lot of us are probably tired of cooking, right? The ads and commercials for at-home meal delivery kits have been on social […]
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 […]
Plastic Free July: How Can You Participate?
Plastic Free July is becoming more popular as we learn more about the environmental effects of plastic waste to our waterways, animals and humans. Plastic Free July is the birth […]
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 […]
