 | | | Dear supporters, As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking the time to reflect on a year full of challenges, growth, and meaningful impact. From navigating uncertain federal policies to making strides in our ongoing programs, this year has reminded us of the power of resilience—and the incredible difference a dedicated community like ours can make. Back in January, things felt uncertain and at times disheartening as new federal policies threatened to defund critical climate work. But even in the face of these challenges, we stayed focused on protecting what matters most. Behind the scenes, we grappled with tough decisions and worked hard to keep our programs moving forward, while staying true to all of our core values despite the shifting landscape. Even in the midst of these challenges, we were able to make meaningful impacts and reach incredible milestones in 2025. Together, we established a Green Dining District in Webster Groves, reaching over 100 total GDA members, cleaned up double the amount of trash from 2024 through our Environmental Justice Days of Action program in response to tornado damage, took the lead in helping bring back St. Louis City alley recycling, and much more. These strides show what resilience and community dedication can accomplish, even in difficult times. We want to take a moment to thank you for standing with us. Your support—including during our recent Giving Tuesday campaign and Taste of Green fundraiser — helped carry us through 2025 and gives us a solid foundation for the work ahead in 2026. We’re deeply grateful for a community that shows up, speaks up, and keeps this mission alive every day. As we move into the final month of the year, we’re excited to share updates, reminders, and opportunities for you to stay involved, starting with a recap from our recent Taste of Green event! | | | | | | Thank You for Making Taste of Green a Success! | | | | Thank you to everyone who participated in Taste of Green — it was a big success, raising over $12,000! We hope you all enjoyed our premier fundraiser. You can view all our photos of the fun night below. | | | | | | | | | | Last Chance for 10% Off Vendor Fees! | | | | Interested in joining us as a vendor at the 2026 St. Louis Earth Day Festival, the largest Earth Day celebration in the Midwest? The time to register is now, because vendors get 10% off their fee if they register by December 31st! Join 20,000 people who share your sustainable values and be part of a magical weekend featuring 200 local vendors, hands-on activities, educational exhibits, live performances, an Earth Day Cafe with Green Dining Alliance certified restaurants, and our 5th Annual Sustainability Awards. NEW FOR 2026: While earthday365 has always maintained a high standard of sustainability for our vendors, and prioritize those who are able check all our boxes, this year we’re taking our requirements a step further: all vendors must only use compostable packaging and be completely 100% free of oil-based plastics. 📅 April 25-26, 2026
🕒 11 am - 5 pm
📍The Muny Grounds in Forest Park View more information and register at the link below. | | | | | | Free Pumpkin Composting Ends This Week! | | | | Our pumpkin composting drive has been a major success this year, with our bins overflowing almost every day! Thank you all so much for choosing to keep your pumpkins out of the landfill and helping us spread the word. We're reminding you that the last day to drop off is this Saturday, December 6th, so make sure to swing by one of our locations before then:
📍South City: 4125 Humphrey St (back parking lot)
📍North City: North Newstead Association (4601 Pope Ave) Available 24 hours a day!
***Please make sure your pumpkins are free of any wax or other inorganic decor.***
Let's end the season strong! | | | | | | Recognition from the National Recycling Congress! | | | | | | earthday365 is so proud to receive the award for Outstanding Not-for-Profit Business Leadership by the National Recycling Congress! We’re honored to have our long-standing commitment to circularity, waste diversion, and community-based sustainability education recognized on a national level. NRC highlighted our diverse programs and community engagement across the St. Louis region: a reflection of the work all of our supporters make possible. The NRC Annual Conference, where we were invited for the Awards Reception, was an incredible opportunity to share strategies, build new coalitions, and continue addressing the root causes of environmental challenges that impact us all. Thank you NRC for this powerful recognition! | | | | | | Make a Donation or Gift an earthday365 Membership! | |  | | | | | All we want for the holidays is a greener future! Help us continue making an impact in 2026 by giving to earthday365 this holiday season. Every dollar fuels our efforts to divert waste from our landfills, remove illegal dumping off the streets, help local businesses become more sustainable, and make the St. Louis region healthier and more equitable. | | | | | | | Know someone who appreciates our work? Give the thoughtful gift of an earthday365 membership starting at just $25! Benefits include entry and discounts at our special events, free compost drop off, earthday365 swag, exclusive perks at the St. Louis Earth Day Festival, and more. Share the joy of making a difference and learn more below. | | | | | | | | | | How to Keep Your Holidays Sustainable | | | | The holidays are all about spending time with loved ones, sharing gifts, and sipping hot cocoa. But the season also creates a lot of waste: the EPA reports household trash rises about 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Wrapping paper, packaging, decorations, and extra food all add up. The good news? Small changes make a big difference. From reusable gift wrap to donating unwanted gifts, there are simple ways to celebrate sustainably. Check out this blog from Eden Project for 16 practical tips to keep your holidays sustainable and meaningful! | | | | | | | | earthday365
4125 Humphrey St | Saint Louis, Missouri 63116
314.282.7533 | info@earthday-365.org | | | | | | | | | | | |
