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Join us for UnDumpster Day this July! | | | |
Don’t dump it. UnDumpster it. Join us July 26! Give your old stuff a new purpose at UnDumpster Day, where you can drop off hard-to-recycle items including electronics, sports gear, fabric, craft supplies, latex paint, and medical equipment: many of which will be reused, repaired, or donated to someone in need! Stick around for hands-on repair demos: learn to fix your clothes with City Sewing Room and patch a flat bike tire with Hobo Hub Works! Plus, enjoy music from DJ So’n’So, coffee and breakfast from Green Dining Alliance certified Crema Coffeehouse (free coffee for the first 20 attendees)! Featuring: Midwest Recycling Center – electronics (Fees will be waived for attendees while funding lasts. Come early to take advantage!) Just Used Tech – phones & tablets City Sewing Room (NEW) – textiles, craft supplies and craft equipment Passback – sports gear St. Louis HELP – medical equipment Paint Busters – latex paint (free up to 50lb per vehicle for ~100 vehicles, then $1 per lb) Hobo Hub Works – bike tire repair demo The event is Saturday, July 26, from 9 AM to 12 PM at St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School (4701 S. Grand Blvd). View accepted items and full event information below! | | | | |
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Bikes & Bites: Sustainable Foodie Tour | | | |
Webster Groves just became the newest Green Dining District, and we’re celebrating in the best way possible: on two wheels! Join us for Bikes & Bites and taste for yourself the deliciousness of green dining with our guided foodie bike tour! You’ll: Enjoy tasty bites from 9 restaurants Ride with like-minded community members Learn about each restaurant's sustainable practices from an expert Snag an exclusive coupon page with deals at local sustainable businesses Wrap up the ride with a happy hour at Robust Bistro & Wine Bar, sponsored by StraightUp Solar! Meet the StraightUp Solar team, grab a drink, snag free seed packs, and chat about how solar power fits into everyday sustainable living. Saturday, July 19 Bike Ride: 2pm-5pm | Happy Hour: 5pm-6pm Webster Groves Tickets: $35 each, $30 for earthday365 members (purchase at button below) Special thanks to Feast Magazine for supporting this event and Trailnet for being our proud partner! | | | | |
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Environmental Justice Days of Action | | | |
Support the Ferguson community! Illegal dumping is an environmental injustice, and Ferguson is among the St. Louis neighborhoods most impacted. That’s why we need your help at our next Environmental Justice Day of Action in partnership with MCU St. Louis. Let’s come together to create a cleaner, safer environment for our Ferguson neighbors! 📅 Saturday, July 26 🕤 9:30am-12:30pm 📍 St. Peter’s United Church of Christ (1425 Stein Rd.) We’ll meet at the church, clean up surrounding areas, and then share a free lunch to thank all volunteers. Gloves and supplies will be provided; just bring your energy and care for the community. Sign up below. Your presence makes a difference! | | | |
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STL Green Drinks Happy Hour | | | |
Our next STL Green Drinks is at Buzz's Hawaiian Grill! Come chat climate solutions with fellow advocates at the perfect summer Green Dining Alliance certified spot. Enjoy authentic Hawaiian bites, grab a beer from next door, and leave more connected to your community. 📅 Thursday, July 10 🕒 5pm - 7pm 📍Buzz’s Hawaiian Grill (3457 Magnolia Ave) We can’t wait to meet you! | | | | | |
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Join us for our annual member picnic! Come spend an evening with us filled with delicious food from a Green Dining Alliance certified restaurant, refreshing drinks, fun games, and exciting prizes. Not a member yet? Now’s your chance to sign up and be part of the wonderful community that makes the St. Louis Earth Day Festival free every year. We’d love to see you there! Click below to become a member and get your invitation. | | | | |
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| Take the Plastic Free July Challenge! | | | |
Have you ever tried to go plastic-free? It’s certainly not easy, but Plastic Free July is an amazing time to take the first steps, alongside millions of people around the world. This global movement encourages us all to reduce single-use plastics and discover simple swaps that fit our everyday lives. From carrying reusable bags and bottles to making your own cleaners or choosing plastic-free packaging, every small change helps protect our environment. Take the Plastic Free Pledge, test your knowledge with a quiz, and get inspired by real stories of people making a difference. Small steps can lead to big change. Why not give it a try today? Learn more at PlasticFreeJuly.org! | | | | |