Pre-orders now open for Earth Day rain barrel sale.

Support Earth Day when you purchase a rain barrel or compost bin!

St. Louis Earth Day and RainReserve are offering discounted rain barrels and compost bins available for pick-up at the Recycling Extravaganza on Sunday, April 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the sale support St. Louis Earth Day, the organization.

“Rainwater harvesting and backyard composting are impactful, simple individual actions to protect St. Louis area waterways and save money,” says Cassandra Hage, Executive Director of St. Louis Earth Day.

This effort reflects a worldwide trend toward increased interest in water conservation, fueled by extreme droughts on the West Coast and in Texas, and the record-setting dry summer of 2012. Because California is a leading exporter of agriculture goods, experts believe their drought conditions will likely lead to higher food prices and lower yields. Read more about water issues at CircleofBlue.org.

Order yours today!

Pre-ordered RainReserve rain barrels and compost bins are available in three different colors – brown, tan and gray. Each rain barrel includes a downspout diverter and the standard size holds 50 gallons of rainwater. Larger systems available can hold 200 gallons per downspout which can fill up surprising quick. Just ½ inch of rain on a 1000 square roof space produces 300 gallons of harvestable rainwater.

Rain barrels and diverter kits start at just $108.99 (that’s a $40 savings), but order by April 21st to take advantage of the discount!

For more information and to order in advance of the pick-up date (04.27.14), visit www.rainreserve.com/STL

Recycling Extravaganza

A collection event for hard-to-recycle items returns to the Festival for a fourth year, including the DEA Medication Take-Back Initiative. The Recycling Extravaganza will take place in the parking lot of the St. Louis Community College Forest Park campus off Oakland Avenue 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A full list of acceptable items, including everything from mattresses and carpet to “anything with a cord,” is updated regularly online so you can plan your spring-cleaning accordingly. Catch a free ride to the Festival on a shuttle powered by biodiesel or clean-burning Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), provided by the City of St. Louis, Lambert International Airport and Super Park. Read more…