Thanksgiving – No Time for Waste
The idea around Thanksgiving is to take a pause from our normal routines, give thanks for our bounty and share with others. Consider giving canned goods, fresh produce, or a turkey to a homeless...
View ArticlePrescription drug collection boxes installed
New drug collection boxes were recently installed in police stations in cities across Franklin County. Residents can now drop expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs into the secure, metal...
View ArticleRecycling competitions promote waste reduction
Recycling competitions promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling services Recently, the city of Parkville bet the city of Riverside that their community could get the most residents to participate...
View ArticleHow to Safely Dispose of Christmas Trees
The holidays are over and now you face the chore of putting away the decorations and disposing of your cut Christmas tree. Disposing of the tree is no longer the simple task of dragging it to the curb...
View ArticleGreen Tips – Workouts
Missouri has many parks and trails that offer options for taking a jog or ride to burn a few calories and get some fresh air. More than 50 Missouri State Parks offer walking or hiking trails, and 21...
View ArticleGreen Tips for Green Meetings
A typical five day conference with 2,500 attendees uses 62,500 plates, 87,500 napkins, 75,000 cups/glasses and 90,000 cans and bottles. Green meetings are a good way to save money. What makes a meeting...
View ArticleGreen Tips – Used Tires
Every year millions of tires find reuse in playground materials and are burned as fuel yet every year there are still thousands of tires that end up in illegal dumps. Scrap tires are a breeding ground...
View ArticleGreen Tips – St. Patrick’s Day
You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day, which is traditionally the “greenest” day of the year. For a truly green St. Patrick’s Day gift, give friends and family a potted shamrock. They...
View ArticlePot recycling resumes
When it comes to recycling plastic pots, the Missouri Botanical Garden helps lead the way. In 2011, the Garden’s Plastic Pot Recycling program collected a record 140,000 pounds of horticultural waste...
View ArticleGreen Tips – Gardening
Create a showcase for your plants by using a roller skate as a base for the plant container. Plant summer grasses in galoshes or an old boot. An old child’s wagon or wheelbarrow makes a great mobile...
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