/tags/recycling Recycling en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-10/st-louis-ripple-glass-recycling-process Ripple Glass set up shop in St. Louis last year, hoping to divert bottles from the landfill and turn a profit. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-10/st-louis-ripple-glass-recycling-process Ulaa Kuziez /health-science-environment/2024-12-27/where-to-recycle-your-christmas-trees-in-the-st-louis-area The trees can be dropped off at set locations in the STLPR listening area. They are usually ground for mulch or sunk in lakes to provide habitat for fish. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-12-27/where-to-recycle-your-christmas-trees-in-the-st-louis-area Rachel Lippmann /news-briefs/2024-10-31/smoke-plume-battery-plant-fire-fredericktown-evacuations Local authorities called for some evacuations and told other nearby residents to shelter in place. Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources is on the scene to assess potential environmental impacts from the incident. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:15:45 GMT /news-briefs/2024-10-31/smoke-plume-battery-plant-fire-fredericktown-evacuations Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2024-04-10/how-to-safely-recycle-or-donate-your-eclipse-glasses Eclipse glasses can be mailed to Eclipse Glasses USA or to Astronomers Without Borders. Both are organizations that collect the glasses for kids who live in underserved communities around the world. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-04-10/how-to-safely-recycle-or-donate-your-eclipse-glasses Lacretia Wimbley /health-science-environment/2023-11-13/epa-finds-a-st-louis-scrap-metal-facility-illegally-polluted-the-mississippi The EPA found SA Recycling stored scrap metal, gas cans and other waste material in a way that could transport them into the river during a rain event. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-11-13/epa-finds-a-st-louis-scrap-metal-facility-illegally-polluted-the-mississippi Eric Schmid /economy-business/2023-10-02/composting-businesses-are-sprouting-across-the-midwest-but-many-cities-are-unprepared Food waste takes up space in landfills and produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Composting that waste can reduce climate impacts and save municipalities money on landfill fees, but concerns about bad smells and pests sometimes get in the way. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-10-02/composting-businesses-are-sprouting-across-the-midwest-but-many-cities-are-unprepared Eva Tesfaye /health-science-environment/2022-12-27/looking-to-get-rid-of-your-xmas-tree-or-broken-decorations-recycling-options-are-available Refuse and recycling departments throughout the region have set up drop-off locations for holiday recyclables. Officials say this is an effort to reduce waste during the holidays. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-12-27/looking-to-get-rid-of-your-xmas-tree-or-broken-decorations-recycling-options-are-available Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /health-science-environment/2022-05-27/how-to-recycle-a-150-foot-wind-turbine-blade-haul-it-to-louisiana-mo The wind energy industry is now facing a new challenge: what to do with old wind turbine blades when it’s time to replace them. Fri, 27 May 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-05-27/how-to-recycle-a-150-foot-wind-turbine-blade-haul-it-to-louisiana-mo Shahla Farzan /government-politics-issues/2022-05-25/st-louis-to-resume-alley-recycling-collection-may-31 The city halted pickup of the blue bins separately from trash in July 2021 because it lacked workers. Wed, 25 May 2022 22:34:16 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-05-25/st-louis-to-resume-alley-recycling-collection-may-31 Rachel Lippmann /government-politics-issues/2022-05-14/missouri-legislators-weaken-regulations-for-hazardous-waste-advanced-recycling The bill now heads to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk who, according to the House sponsor, is expected to sign it. Sat, 14 May 2022 16:31:59 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-05-14/missouri-legislators-weaken-regulations-for-hazardous-waste-advanced-recycling Allison Kite