MOGreenFuture

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from MOGreenFuture!

04/11/2026

In a perfect world all clean stream pickups would be as easy as ours was today! Nice day, beautiful stream, very little trash (not any plastic bags, straws, or styrofoam- can you even believe it?!) MOGreenFuture volunteers at St. Peters Clean Stream with a truck and driver provided to watch over us and take away our trash. I’m sure our stream was one of the exceptions but one can hope and dream of less trash and more clean streams!

03/22/2026

Every drop counts!! 💧💚💧

Did you know? Nearly 60% of your household water footprint can go toward lawn and garden maintenance!

Here are some easy ways to conserve water outdoors:

- Choose drought-tolerant plants
- Avoid overwatering your lawn
- Water in the early morning or late evening
- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways

Every drop counts—let’s use water wisely! 💦

Think differently. Think sustainably.

03/22/2026

MOGreenFuture’s mission is to environmentally conscious decisions to keep the planet health, safe and sustainable…yes we support native plants and biodiversity but leave the gardening and native plant advice to the experts… and there will be several at the Garden Expo! We’ll have a Waste Less Station, talk about Plastic Pollution and promote Tap is Better (than plastic bottles for sure!!)

Check out ShowMeSustainable.com to see how you can be more sustainable, save money, and do your part for a greener future‼️💚

We are proud to have MOGreenFuture not only as a sponsor but aslo as a participant. of the Plant America Garden Expo. They will have a Water Less Station, talk aboutPlastic Pollution and promote Tap is Better(than plastic bottles for sure). Be sure and vist their booth.

03/19/2026

It’s bluebird nesting season!! We’ve just finished installing the new trail at Veterans Tribute Park, opened the boxes at Lakeside 370, our bluebird nesting box monitors are ready to take care of our 14 trails and BLUEBIRDS ARE HERE!!! Thanks for sharing the cool bluebird graphic!!💚💙

03/07/2026

Not all plastic is recyclable. Never place polystyrene foam items in your curbside or traditional drop-off recycling. Look for special collection sites. Reuse when possible. Avoid use by bringing your own reusable takeout or refillable container. Ask for compostable packaging - the cost has been getting closer to foam.

03/04/2026

Turns out “stewardship” has a lot in common with “sustainability”! Today’s summit had great speakers with info on the importance of natives, managed landscapes, model ordinances and a bunch of “green” sustainable stewardship happening right here in our area! Call to action to support and encourage the control of invasive plant species on state public rights of ways and to foster change in your own community! So glad I didn’t miss this! Thank you and Cool Cities STL for hosting!!💚

02/19/2026

MOGreenFuture's Ron Darling will be talking about how to Welcome Bluebirds to Your Backyard at Wild Birds Unlimited on Saturday February 28th (details below!) We're recruiting monitors for our trails in St. Charles County so here's a chance to hear what it takes to attract bluebirds and take care of their nesting boxes to see if you'd like to join our bluebird team!!

02/07/2026

Excellent, post below!!!
The best way to extend the function of Missouri's remaining landfills- refuse, rethinK, rot (compost), repair, refurbish, reuse, resale, reduce,
and recycle right!

MYTH vs. FACT: LANDFILLS & WASTE

❌ MYTH: Landfills are basically giant compost piles.
✅ FACT: Landfills are designed to store waste — not break it down.

❌ MYTH: Trash decomposes quickly once it’s buried.
✅ FACT: In landfills, waste breaks down very slowly in a sealed, oxygen-free environment.

❌ MYTH: Biodegradable bags and food waste will decompose in the trash.
✅ FACT: Without oxygen, space, and active microorganisms, even compostable materials don’t properly break down in landfills.

❌ MYTH: Landfills are harmless once waste is buried.
✅ FACT: Oxygen-free decomposition produces methane gas — a flammable, dangerous gas and a powerful contributor to climate change.

👉 BOTTOM LINE:
Recycling and composting keep valuable materials out of landfills, reduce methane, and protect our environment.

02/06/2026

MOGreenFuture’s Annual Appreciation Dinner … celebrating the hardworking volunteers who donate their time, our supporters who donate their money, what we accomplished in 2025 and hopes for 2026!! Thanks to our guest speaker Brittany from Waste Connections Sustainability Campus - so great to hear your similar vision and inspiring initiatives for a green future!! Shout out to our bluebird monitors, litter picker uppers, educational event participants plus special recognition to Ron Darling who goes above and beyond with our 12, soon to be 13 bluebirds trails!! 💚🌎💚

01/19/2026

Celebrated MLK Day by attending a Project Learning Tree Workshop at the Waste Connections Sustainability Campus. Fun hands-on experience on engaging K-8 in environmental education…even in the freezing cold it was fun getting out there looking for life under a log and loved the project display board on plastics from an up and coming student environmentalist!