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 […]
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. […]
If you are looking for a local store to buy your green and eco friendly products from in St. Louis, look no further than Home Eco. While there are quite a few eco friendly stores in St. Louis, most seem to cater to only one or two facets of environmental friendliness. Eco Store truly is […]