Sustainable Cities Conference November 1-3 Washington University in St. LouisAbout: For the first time in human history, the majority of the world’s population now lives in cities. This new reality presents a myriad of challenges and opportunities: in a rapidly urbanizing world, the way we design, build, and live in cities has a major impact […]
Help your family live green – and live healthier! Celebrate sustainable living and explore ways to maintain a healthy you and a healthy planet at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Bring your home improvement ideas and talk with over 100 green product and service exhibitors. Enjoy local foods and live music, and shop for handmade crafts […]
Looking to save some money on your home? Try out some of these tips to keep more of your money in your wallet Replace Light Bulbs Replace standard incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and save 75% off lighting costs. Unplug Electronics Unplug electronics, battery chargers and other equipment when not in […]
Own an investment and looking to save a few dollars? Try out some of these tips and keep your money in your wallet. Programmable Thermostat Install an ENERGY STAR qualified programmable thermostat – It can save up to over $150 and pays for itself in less than 12 months. Make sure to install it away […]
Septembers Spotlight on… the Electronic Recycling Drive! On Saturday, September 15, 2012 the HFHSL ReStore is hosting an Electronic Recycling Drive from 9am-noon. This is a great opportunity to get rid of that land line or flip phone you replaced with your smart phone, or maybe that old laptop which you set aside after the […]
When: May 15th, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Schlafly Bottleworks, in Maplewood How much: Free What: Come grab a drink and learn about the rivers, the threats to them, and what you can do to help protect them for the future. Kally Higgins of Friends of Ozark Riverways will be on hand to talk […]
Did You Know? Americans have discarded up to 154 million computers in the past 20 years. Where do they all go? Unfortunately, many have ended up in landfills. Be sure to keep your old electronics out of landfills! Why Recycle Electronics? The Electronics Pile-Up If you have an obsolete computer or two in your basement, […]
Last month, I installed a rain barrel on the side of my home. For those unfamiliar, rain barrels collect and store rainwater from rooftops to use later for watering plants and gardens. Water collected in a rain barrel would normally pour off your roof directly or flow through roof gutter downspouts and become stormwater runoff. […]
23rd Annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival 11am to 6pm | Sunday, April 22, 2012 | Forest Park, Muny Grounds Heroes for the Planet: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Acts Find your inner superhero at this year’s Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 22nd from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Muny Grounds of Forest Park. […]
When: On Tuesdays March 20 through May 1, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where: Hawken House 1155 South Rock Hill Rd Webster Groves, MO 63119 Get directions to Hawken House Cost: $10.00 per session Register here What: Presented by the University of Missouri Extension St. Louis County, a seven session series helping you to make […]