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Join us for a conversation about environmental justice and assistance offered from our local Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (TCTACs)! Technical assistance can include services such as community organizing, grant identification, grant review, and subject matter expertise. From the center that serves Missouri, we'll hear from Beth Gutzler (lead environmental justice organizer with Metropolitan Congregations United) and Rayan Makarem (community outreach associate with Environmental Protection Network). From the center that serves Illinois, we'll hear from Olivia Smith (community outreach associate with Environmental Protection Network). Join us in person at T-REX or on Zoom on Oct 29 at 3:45! Find more info here: https://lnkd.in/gzfU6Auf

This summit showcasing nature-based best management practices for watersheds is FREE, but registration is required. For more info, visit https://lnkd.in/g8iz-y3y

At last week's Sustainability Lab @ T-REX, we heard from Susan Zareh about how Forsyth Elementary will save about $2,000/year from solar, or $40,000 over their 20-year solar lease agreement. Mayor Brian K. Jackson from the City of Beverly Hills shared how they incorporated energy efficiency and water efficiency upgrades in preparation for getting solar on their city hall. And Justin Idleburg shared about a new initiative Genesis Green, which hopes to give heat pumps to a few local houses of worship and work with local workforce training programs on the installation. In case you missed it, you can check out the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gN-wb_59 Join us next month to discuss local assistance available for grant funding! https://lnkd.in/gzfU6Auf

Staying sharp isn't just for school! Keeping your focus on the road is imperative to roadway safety. Did you know distracted driving is one of the top contributing factors to serious injury and fatal roadway crashes in the St. Louis region? Nine percent of all serious injury and fatal crashes are caused by distracted driving. How do you make sure to stay focused while driving? Drop your tips in the comments! For more information, visit ewgateway.org/gtsr!

Join us next Tuesday to discuss cost savings and other benefits that organizations in St. Louis have seen from solar! Let's learn from others how we can expand clean energy locally, reduce air pollution, educate youth, and save money. We'll hear from a local school, municipality, and church about their experience with solar. More info here: https://lnkd.in/gvpvw5jB #StLouis #CleanEnergy #GoGreen #MOGreenBuildings #MOGreenSchools

Check out the CircularSTL Symposium, an opportunity to share ideas and resources to move toward a circular economy, designed to eliminate waste! You can see the full list of other fantastic speakers at the registration link: https://lnkd.in/gdmZs2hK

To help underscore the benefits of #Transit and access to education, Citizens for Modern Transit, St. Louis Metro Transit and St. Clair County Transit District are teaming up with five higher education institutions – each of which offer the Metro U-Pass Program – to host the “College Transit Challenge. Check out alll the details. Washington University in St. Louis Saint Louis University Southwestern Illinois College University of Missouri-Saint Louis St. Louis Community College https://lnkd.in/ehVDUg3E

Check out these tips for road safety at dusk, and let's make our region safer for all modes of travel!

Are all the incentives for solar making you more interested in renewable energy? Join us on Sept 24 at the Sustainability Lab at T-REX (or on Zoom) to discuss how a local school, municipality, and church have installed solar and the benefits they've seen. Speakers will include Mayor Brian Jackson from the City of Beverly Hills, Susan Zareh from Forsyth School, and Darian Wigfall from St. Paul's Episcopal Church! Find more info here: https://lnkd.in/gvpvw5jB #greenbuildingsarebetter #mogreenbuildings #mogreenschools #solar #sustainabilitymatters

Curious about efforts to address mold, pest infestations, and other tenant woes in the City of St. Louis? Want to learn how efforts there could be replicated in your own community? To learn more, join the Sustainability Lab on Aug 27 (in person or on Zoom) with Tenants Transforming Greater St. Louis! More info here: https://lnkd.in/gcSaRBMu