The St. Louis Food Waste Challenge is returning for its 2nd year this October! 

After a successful launch in 2023, we’re BACK and thrilled to have the invaluable support of ReFed's Catalytic Grant Fund, which allows us to expand and introduce even more innovative solutions for local businesses to keep food out of the landfill.

Throughout October, we’ll be collaborating with numerous Green Dining Alliance restaurants to implement effective strategies for reducing food waste, with progress tracked through follow-up audits along with awards & recognitions in early November.

We are still seeking participants, so challenge your favorite restaurant to join us and get serious about food waste this month!

No neighborhood is disposable! Join us in supporting the Ferguson community and clear out illegal dumping with MCU St. Louis on Saturday, September 7, from 9am-12pm. We will meet at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Campus (150 N Elizabeth Ave).

Volunteers will be rewarded with pizza! Sign up below.

Current grant opportunities for schools, eateries, and nonprofits:

🌎 PSI Grant from the EPA:  Local nonprofits can receive up to $1000 and schools can receive up to $2500 to help replace single-use plastic items with reusables such as serviceware for community events, water bottles, water coolers, and cafeteria trays. Apply by September 15th! 

🌎 MRCTI Grant: Restaurants in Dutchtown, Baden-North City, West-End, North of Delmar, and Downtown St. Louis can receive up to $1000 to switch from single-use plastics. 

🌎 Composting Subsidy from SWMD: Green Dining Alliance certified restaurants can receive $240 off each year of local composting services.

🌎 StraightUp Solar GDA Subsidy: If a BIPOC or immigrant-owned business wants to join the Green Dining Alliance, we have a grant from StraightUp Solar to subsidize our entire $250 fee!

Please email director@earthday-365.org to apply.

🌱 September STL Green Drinks is here! 🌱

Local environmental professionals are meeting at GDA-certified The Blue Duck to connect, discuss climate solutions, and enjoy a locally-sourced, seasonally inspired menu. With practices like energy-efficient appliances and reclaimed décor, The Blue Duck is as committed to sustainability as we are. Come network with fellow professionals, enjoy some amazing food, and let’s keep the conversation going on how to build a greener future together! 

⏰: Thursday, September 12th, 5pm-7pm
📍: The Blue Duck (2661 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, Mo 63143)

Bring your kiddos for an eye-opening documentary screening of Microplastic Madness in collaboration with Beyond Plastics and Climate Reality!

Witness the inspiring story of 56 fifth graders from Red Hook, Brooklyn as they take meaningful action against plastic pollution. Through stop-motion animation, heartfelt commentary, and expert interviews, this documentary sheds light on the harmful effects of microplastics in user-friendly terms.

These extraordinary students become citizen scientists, community advocates, and policy influencers, collecting local data and making impactful changes in their school cafeteria. Their efforts aim to inspire a youth-led movement for a plastic-free future in schools worldwide.

Save the date: Saturday, September 21st, 4:30pm at the Chesterfield Community Theatre! 🌎 Sign up below.

Another busy month for our ROG team! ♻️

This August, we brought our waste stations to The Moonlight Ramble, @forestparkforever’s 5K, and Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park! We educated over a thousand bikers, marathoners, and diners about composting and recycling, empowering them to take home new knowledge about sustainability on top of all the fun.

Look out for our booth at the next Food Truck Friday! We’ll see you in September ☺️

We are so excited to join our neighbors at Tower Grove Pride from September 28-29! As you explore all the fabulous community festivities, feel free to stop by our earthday365 booth and say hello. Bring a friend to learn about our programs and how they can contribute to sustainability in St. Louis!