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EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden can help you make your home comfortable, healthy, resource-efficient and economical to maintain! Learn how to:

Every effort to green our homes helps take care of the home we share with plants and all other living things: our Earth.

 

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Green Home Profiles – 2016
Super efficiency has been built into three St. Louis homes: an "Earth Home Above Ground" that looks just like it's historic-district neighbors; Green rehabs that are transforming city blocks and generating jobs; and a 1960s subdivision home that now uses "Net-Zero Energy."

Spire Energy Efficiency Programs
Spire gives you money back to help make upgrading to more energy-efficient equipment easier. Check out all the rebates, financing offers and other savings that could apply to you.

St. Louis Area Home Performance
with ENERGY STAR
Resources to save energy and money in your current home, supported by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Illinois Home Performance
with ENERGY STAR
Resources to save energy and money in your current home, supported by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

$aving Money & Energy at Home
Video checklist of DIY ways to stop the leaks in your house—and your budget!
RainScaping GraphicWATER QUALITY

Rainscaping Guide
Learn how to incorporate sustainable landscaping that reduces stormwater runoff and improves local water quality
Staff gathering plastic potsWASTE REDUCTION & HEALTH

Plastic Pot Recycling
Help reduce the amount of horticultural waste in landfills

Detox Your Domicile
What's lurking under your sink? Learn how to "take out the toxics" and live healthier with tips from this video presentation

Waste-free Picnics
Picnicking is a great way to relax outdoors with family and friends. You can keep your picnic friendly to the environment as well.
Living Green Life video screenshotGREEN LEARNING

Green Living Festival
A wealth of green and health resources in one fun fall family event

Adult Classes in Green Living
Learn how to green your home and your life with a wide variety of class topics

Video Tips for Living the Green Life
View seven short videos packed with good green ideas, from solar power to sustainability defined, with lots more in between

 

Everyday Green Home Resources

For your daily habits to major home improvement projects—and whether you DIY or work with a contractor—these favorite EarthWays Center resources can help you green your home, save money and live healthier.

Still have some Green questions?  Contact the Garden's Green Resources Answer Service. Let us help you make the most sustainable decisions for your home, your health, your budget—and the planet!