Give Up Making Waste!
Now is the perfect time to give up making waste! Now is a great time to work towards being a zero-waste household; some folks are celebrating Lent and Earth Month […]
Category Archives: Recycling
Spotlight: Carver Elementary School
Saint Louis Public School Carver Elementary has made extraordinary efforts to “Reduce their Waste Line”. Check out their wonderful programs that have made positive results for their school and the […]
America Recycles Day November 15!
America Recycles Day “America Recycles Day” is celebrating 20 years this year since it was first instated in 1997. This national initiative was established by Keep America Beautiful to encourage […]
How To Green Your Halloween
Here are some easy tips for making your Halloween more sustainable. Candy: Choose to share candy that is packaged in foil or boxes because those materials can be recycled! Did you know that […]
Unstash That Trash FREE Recycling Event
Saint Louis City Recycles invites YOU to the 3rd Annual Unstash That Trash: A Community Art & Recycling Event Activities Throughout the Event There will be hands-on […]
Total Eclipse in the Lou
The solar eclipse is passing over St. Louis on Monday, August 21st at about 1:20 p.m.! If you’re like us, you probably have some great ideas about where to view […]
Take the ‘Plastic Free July’ Challenge Anytime!
Plastic is everywhere. It’s embedded in our consumer culture. So going ‘plastic free’ can seem overwhelming. But the good news is that every time you reduce your plastic usage, it […]
6 Ways Saint Louis City Recycles and Brightside St. Louis Can Help You Connect With Nature on World Environment Day
World Environment Day is Monday, June 5th. Canada is the host country this year and the theme is, “I’m With Nature”. You can see World Environment Day’s website here. Living […]
An Update from the Saint Louis City Recycles Team!
Looking Good in Blue! Our team has been working hard to give every resident in the City of St. Louis the tools, knowledge and motivation to make reducing, reusing and […]
Compost for Earth Month!
Tips & Facts Did you know the leading cause of landfill pollution is methane gas from food decomposition? Composting reduces those methane emissions. About 30% (by weight) of St. Louis […]
