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Show Off Your Sustainable Yard
Show Off Your Sustainable Yard The 2016 Sustainable Backyard Tour is seeking hosts for its 6th annual area-wide event. Held each year in June, this is a unique opportunity to see firsthand how homeowners in St. Louis City and County are transforming their yards in a range of environmentally sensitive ways. More than 150 families […]
Confluence Trash Bash
Confluence Trash Bash On Saturday, March 19th volunteers are needed for the annual Confluence Trash Bash, a region-wide clean-up effort to remove trash and litter threatening area streams and rivers. From small pieces of litter that get carried down sewer drains into our waterways, to large appliances that are purposely dumped in our rivers, this clean-up […]
NEW! Blitz Recycling Carts
NEW! Blitz Recycling Carts Gone are the days of throwing everything in the trash. Today, we are much more in-tune with the benefits of recycling and more people are recycling now than ever before. To keep up with the ever-growing demand for more sustainable programs, Brightside is excited to add recycling carts to the list […]
Volunteer Opportunities For Individuals
Volunteer Opportunities For Individuals Here at Brightside, we work with a lot of large volunteer groups including businesses, schools and a variety of community organizations. But, we also have volunteer opportunities for individuals looking to get involved on their own. In addition to our annual Flowers For Downtown event, individual volunteers are welcome to join […]
A Day Tue Give
A Day Tue Give We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, show your support for Brightside by participating in #GivingTuesday and join the world in a celebration of generosity and giving. It’s a […]
A Video Showcase of Brightside St. Louis
A Video Showcase of Brightside St. Louis https://vimeo.com/140678058 Thank you to the Young Friends of Brightside and Pounds Media for putting together this awesome video showcasing what Brightside is all about!
Giving Thanks For Giving
Giving Thanks For Giving Sometimes when we see litter blowing across the street or a building tagged with graffiti, it’s easy to get disheartened and forget how beautiful St. Louis really is. Before you give up hope, take a moment to reflect on the good that is happening and let’s remind ourselves about the ways […]
Recycling Tips For The Holidays
Recycling Tips For The Holidays The holiday season is fast approaching and we have 8 recycling tips to help you celebrate this year! Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or throwing a holiday bash, use these tips to keep your waste to a minimum. Designate a space for recycling. Everyone knows (or asks) where your […]