Success Stories: Waste Reduction, Recycling, & Feeding Children During A Pandemic
The St. Louis – Jefferson Solid Waste Management District is a regional agency that was created in 1993 to assist the public, private and nonprofit sectors in establishing and expanding programs for recycling and waste reduction. The service area includes the City of St. Louis, […]
St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts
By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor
Please note: As scheduling can be unexpectedly altered in response to COVID-19 concerns, kindly verify all listed events at the provided websites.
I’ve been applauding the loudest for the ARTS in our community, for the creative ways to keep us all ARTful and […]
By Jenn DeRose, Known & Grown Manager, Missouri Coalition for the Environmentwww.moenviron.org
Flipping The Bird At Factory Farms
If you eat meat, there’s a good chance that what you buy comes from a CAFO, or concentrated animal feeding operation —also known as a Factory Farm. Factory farmed animals are packed nose-to-tail in cramped quarters. They are pumped […]
By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation
Most everyone anticipates a turkey on their table at Thanksgiving. The holiday wouldn’t be complete without it. But did you know wild turkeys are a common resident in Missouri’s forests and fields too? And according to Benjamin Franklin, they could have helped win the Revolutionary War.
Turkeys were once so […]
With Jean Ponzi
Recycling Forgiveness
I got lazy recycling, with awful results.
One Tuesday night this fall I mistakenly hauled our blue cart out to the street. Wrong! Recycling gets collected on Thursdays. Yard waste morning is Wednesday, in my City neighborhood. What was I thinking?
I wasn’t. I was flaking along, unfocused and probably crabby, distracted by whatever […]
Visit www.greendiningalliance.org for a complete list of participating restaurants – be sure to use our site when choosing where to dine out. This Green Dining Guide is cosponsored by The St. Louis Jefferson Solid Waste District.
4 Hands Brewing Company1220 S. 8th Street314-436-1559 • 4handsbrewery.com
Atomic Cowboy,4140 Manchester Road, 63110, 314-775-0775www.atomiccowboystl.com
Avenue Restaurant,12 N. Meramec, 63105, 314-727-4141.www.avestl.com
Bailey’s […]
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we had to cancel our traditional Natural Living Expo on September 27, 2020. We are now bringing you many of your favorite exhibitors and some exciting new participants, virtually, for you to browse and discover the many resources that will help you live a healthier and more sustainable life. At […]
Blessed Are The Peacemakers For They Shall Inherit the Earth!
By Tom Braford
To me, the word ‘bless’ or ‘blessed’ means richness, multi-dimensional thriving and satisfaction.
When we bring peace to a chaotic situation of multidimensional suffering, when we bring wholeness to broken families, communities, cultures and a broken world and Earth, when we bring richness and thriving […]
By Teresa Garden, DVM
Ketogenic diets were first introduced in 1921. Sometimes, dietary fads and practices in human medicine may find their way into veterinary medicine. This is true for ketogenic diets. What exactly is a ketogenic diet? A ketogenic diet is one that is high in fat, low in carbohydrates, moderate in protein, and restricted […]
The Art of EntertainingLooking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Need the perfect party appetizer or meal? Call The Art of Entertaining to order party trays, appetizers, salads, breakfast dishes, or a full dinner for the holidays. Low sodium, low calorie, vegan, and gluten free meals are also available which are ideal for the […]
With Pat Tuholske; Naturalist
The Goodness Of Evergreens
During my walks, I am enchanted by the bright spots of green amid the browns and grays of the early winter landscape. The Evergreens are in their glory as they shelter birds, scent the air and glisten with dew. I wonder at their strength, constancy and endurance.
Since ancient times, Evergreens […]
Through December 2020Healthy Planet Virtual ExpoYou can enjoy the Healthy Planet Expo Virtually through December online from the comfort of your own home or office. Visit some of your favorite expo exhibitors and meet may new people, too. Find new ways to live a greener and healthier life. Click here to sign up for a […]
By Linda Wiggen Kraft
Now can we give enough thanks to our gardens for the beauty, joy and sanity we have received from them in this crazy year? Brand new and seasoned gardeners spent more time than ever in gardens this year. Seed companies and garden nurseries were busier than ever.
Perhaps the greatest gift of gardens […]
By TJ Williams, DC, PhD
As many of you know, I’m the father of two. These blessings didn’t come without struggles. I’ve lived through recurrent pregnancy loss and other complications, which has given me the opportunity to learn more about how the health of the parents affect fertility and any future pregnancy. Because of my experiences, […]
Give Thanks, Mask Up, Save Lives
November is a time of transition. We shift our seasons and by the time most of you read this, we will have shifted some of the power in our country, too. Most elections, like seasons, are about change. And for some, change couldn’t come soon enough. For others change is […]
By Jan Herzog, Yoga Teacher
You and thousands of others world-wide have experienced pandemic stress. A regular, quiet, meditative self-care routine increases both calm and happiness, and boosts your immunity. The effort is worth the feeling of deep joy it creates.
Here is a short nine-part routine for a home practice. Ideally practice in a quiet and […]
The St. Louis – Jefferson Solid Waste Management District is a regional agency that was created in 1993 to assist the public, private and nonprofit sectors in establishing and expanding programs for recycling and waste reduction. The service area includes the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Jefferson County and St. Charles County. Funding […]
Is Resistance Ruining Your Relationship?
By Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSWwww.ChristineKniffen.com Your Personal Relationship Coach is just a click away…
Fixing your relationship does take work, but just how much work and how much energy has everything to do with you. Resistance is the greatest hurdle to overcome. Resistance slows the process as a whole and it is why you […]
By Victoria Coleman, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Intern
From reaching its 2020 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals two years early to the recently approved Solar Readiness and Building Energy Performance Standard ordinances, St. Louis is leading the Midwest in efforts to be carbon neutral 2050. 2050 has significance because the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) report states that […]