Ask the Patch Pro: Experts Answer Your Questions About 'Going Green'

Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking about "going green." How can you make your home, business or just life in general more eco-friendly? We want to help you find the answers to all your questions, but we need can't do it alone. Patch wants to help you get your questions answered, but we needed some help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts:

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Ask the Patch Pro: Seeking Experts on 'Going Green'

Patch is looking for experts who can answer readers' questions and offer advice about being eco-friendly this week.

How can you make your home, business or just life in general more eco-friendly? We want to help you find the answers to all your questions, but we need can't do it alone.  In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local experts who can answer readers' questions and offer advice about "going green."  If you consider yourself an expert and can answer these questions and more, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment on this post along with your email. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to answer questions on Thursday, May 2.  Curious as to what we are looking for? Take a look at some of our previous Patch Pro posts: So what do you say, who wants to be our expert?

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Nick from Maplewood

9:56 am on Friday, May 3, 2013

The energy efficient movement is only going to get bigger. If you are 100% certain tax payers should not have to pay to reduce our country's energy consumption and dependence on foreign oil then perhaps corporations should help pay for it? They are the ones who stand to profit from lax environmental regulation. Even if you believe global warming is an illusion this movement is not just going away…   more ›

Town and Country Free Electronics Recycling Today

If you have old and unused electronics, the City of Town and Country is disposing of them for free Saturday. You don't have to be a resident. You simply drop your items off!

Recycle Your Electronics For Free This Weekend in Town and Country

Saturday is your chance to drop off old electronics at the Town and Country Municipal Center. You don't have to be a Town and Country resident to participate.

Get Your Electronics Ready to be Recycled

If you have old and unused electronics, the City of Town and Country is offering you the opportunity to dispose of them properly and for free. You don't have to be a resident. You simply drop your items off!

The City of Town and Country  is working with RNA Worldwide to offer free electronic recycling from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at the Town and Country Municipal Center. The event is sponsored by the Town & Country Green Team Commission. You do not have to be a resident of Town and Country to participate in the event. The following information was provided by the City of Town and Country in an email alert. Who: The City of Town & Country is partnering with RNA Worldwide Computer and Electronic Recycling to collect home electronics and appliances from anyone. No need to be a resident to participate What: All manner of items are eligible for recycling at no charge to the individual.  For more information regarding this company and…

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MoDOT Receives Two State Recycling Awards

MoDOT made the announcement this week. One of the awards pertains to the Route 141 expansion project in West St. Louis County.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The Missouri Department of Transportation in St. Louis announced it recently received two awards for recycling. One of the awards is for the Route 141 expansion project that runs through Town and Country, Chesterfield, Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights. More details on how the department recycled during that road project are included in the following news release provided by MoDOT. The Missouri Department of Transportation in St. Louis has won two Missouri State Recycling Program awards. The department’s Route 141 project in Chesterfield won the team award for its “No Tree Wasted” plan. Frank Tidd, a maintenance superintendent in DeSoto, won the individual award for his idea …

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Manchester's Monthly E-Cycling is Enormous Success

RNA Worldwide said Manchester's electronics recycling program continues to grow and donated $500 to the city's Shop with a Cop program.

The City of Manchester began holding monthly electronics recycling events for residents in July. (Read Previous Story: RNA Worldwide Holding Monthly Electronics, Appliance Recycling in Manchester) As previously reported by Patch, RNA Worldwide holds the recycling events from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the lower parking lot of Schroeder Park on the third Saturday of every month.  Prior to July, RNA and the City of Manchester only held two e-cycling events, but the company told city leaders earlier this year that there is a high enough demand for additional collections.  That theory proved to be true. Scott Farrow, chief operating officer with RNA Worldwide, recently updated aldermen on the success of the project. (For instant news updates follow …

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Waste Collection Trucks Using Alternative Fuel in St. Louis County

Republic Services, a recycling and waste company, says it will operate one of the largest compressed natural gas fleets in the St. Louis area.

Manchester Free E-Cycling Saturday Morning

The electronics and appliance recycling event runs 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. You do not have to be a Manchester resident to drop off items.

Saturday morning is the first of the City of Manchester's once-a-month electronics recycling events. (Read Previous Story: RNA Worldwide Holding Monthly Electronics, Appliance Recycling in Manchester) RNA Worldwide will hold the recycling events from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the lower parking lot of Schroeder Park on the third Saturday of every month. Electronics and appliances will be accepted and you do not have to be a Manchester resident to drop off items.  (Be sure to "Like" Patch on Facebook - check out our page here.)

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Manchester Offers E-Cycling This Saturday

The electronics and appliance recycling event is the first of the city's new monthly e-cycling events.

The City of Manchester's once-a-month recycling event will begin July 21. (Read Previous Story: RNA Worldwide Holding Monthly Electronics, Appliance Recycling in Manchester) RNA Worldwide will hold the recycling events from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the lower parking lot of Schroeder Park on the third Saturday of every month. Residents of the surrounding area are also invited to utilize the recycling event. Electronics and appliances will be accepted. Previously, RNA and the City of Manchester were holding two e-cycling events per year, but the company recently told city leaders there is a high enough demand for additional collections.  (Be sure to "Like" Patch on Facebook - check out our page here.) The monthly event will not require city …

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