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It all began with a post card campaign initiated by two orders of Franciscan Sisters in January 2010. QuikTrip, in partnership with Allied Waste, has established a pilot program for recycling in the St. Louis Metro area. Through the encouragement of the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, QuikTrip, which owns and operates 63 locations in the St. Louis area, estimates the company will be able to recycle about 90 percent of all trash from its stores. QuikTrip has set up single-stream recycling in almost all of its area stores and has
switched to more environmentally friendly product packaging.
On November 30, 2010, 75 people gathered to be inspired to create their own green holiday. St. Louis' leading environmentalist, Jean Ponzi, gave a great keynote presentation.
Click here for a Resource Guide from the Queen of Green, Jean Ponzi.
Click on the picture at left to access the handout from the cooking segment, Mindful Cooking! from the December 2009 Advent program at the Sisters' offices. Chef Maya (right) and volunteer Rachel Valdez teach preparation of a conscientious meal.
Reusable vs. Disposable Plastic Bags
Recycle Containers at St. Louis International Airport