Did you know that the average American dinner party can generate up to 30 pounds of waste, much of it non-recyclable? The environmental footprint of our social gatherings—often overlooked—can be surprisingly large. Hosting a dinner party doesn’t have to mean excess waste, food miles, or disposable decor. Instead, it can be an opportunity to showcase creativity, mindfulness, and care for the planet, all while delighting your guests. Here’s how to host a sustainable spring dinner party that’s as eco-friendly as it is memorable. Planning with Purpose: Setting Sustainability Goals Before sending out invitations, consider what sustainability means to you in the context of your event. Is your priority minimizing food waste, supporting local producers, or reducing single-use plastics? Defining clear goals helps in making intentional decisions throughout the planning process. For example, if reducing food waste is your focus, you might plan a menu with smaller
Local laws prohibiting landlords from discriminating against tenants who receive public assistance would be unenforceable under legislation sent to the Missouri governor’s desk this week.
May 8 is a date that echoes with historical significance across the globe. 1945 – Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) Arguably the most impactful event on May 8, 1945, marks the day when Allied forces formally accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, effectively ending World War II in Europe. After nearly six years of brutal warfare that resulted in tens of millions of deaths, widespread destruction, and profound social upheaval, VE Day brought relief and hope to millions worldwide. On this day, celebrations erupted across Allied nations, from the streets of London to New York City, as people rejoiced at the prospect of peace after years of hardship. The victory was not just a military achievement but symbolized the triumph of democratic ideals over fascism and tyranny. However, it was also the beginning of a complex post-war period marked by reconstruction, the onset of the Cold War, and a re-examination of international relations. 1783 – The First United
WINFIELD, MO – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will close the Winfield Recreation Area to allow for contractor equipment and material staging associated with two active construction projects at Lock and Dam 25. The two projects, which are part of the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program, will collectively increase the efficiency of Lock and Dam 25 in Windfield by adding a new 1,200-foot lock chamber. This will make locking time over four times faster by eliminating the need to perform a “double-lockage” which is needed for a 15-barge commercial tow to get through a 600-foot lock chamber, currently standard on the Upper Mississippi River, above St. Louis. This process requires deck hands to disconnect barges from the tow, as the entire shipment will not fit in the chamber at once, conduct two back-to-back lockages, and reconnect the barges before continuing up or down stream. Locking through a 1,200-foot chamber without the
The Illinois General Assembly’s independent forecasting commission has improved revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year despite growing economic volatility.
That’s good news for state lawmakers who are in the final weeks of crafting the fiscal year 2026 budget set to take effect July 1. But the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability’s upward revision to its revenue forecast remains significantly more conservative than what Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office projected when…
Eddie Vedder gave Jack White a nice shoutout during Pearl Jam's show in Nashville on Tuesday.In footage from the concert, Vedder tells the crowd that he's playing the "Seven Nation…
Kirkwood residents remain under a precautionary boil advisory Thursday as crews work to repair a waterline break near Marshall Road and Charmwood Court.
The measure would require state government entities to accept electronic versions of gold and silver, called “electronic specie currency,” as forms of payment for taxes and public debts.
Barry Keoghan is set to play Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes' four films about The Beatles and the actor revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he’s met the legendary rock drummer,…
COLLINSVILLE — Officer Stuart Patterson of the Collinsville Police Department was named the department’s Officer of the Month for March 2025, recognizing his contributions during his second year of service. Officer Patterson marked his two-year anniversary with the department in March and was credited with making multiple self-initiated felony arrests. In addition to his field work, Patterson is pursuing certification as an accident reconstructionist, furthering his professional development. The Collinsville Police Department expressed appreciation for Patterson’s dedication to both the department and the community.
Missouri’s public schools would be fully funded and a policy some blame for undermining a child care subsidy program would be fixed, legislative budget negotiators decided Wednesday night as they worked through eight of the 13 spending bills for state operations in the coming year. Over about three hours, the conference committees of five lawmakers […]
As speculated, The Who has announced dates for a new 2025 tour, which will be their final North American trek.The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour, named after a song on their…
Local laws prohibiting landlords from discriminating against tenants who receive public assistance would be unenforceable under legislation sent to the governor’s desk Wednesday.
The bill passed by a final vote of 23 to 10 on Wednesday in the Senate, over the opposition of Democrats. It previously passed the House 103 to 37.
The legislation takes aim at ordinances passed in several Missouri cities to protect tenants from discrimination based on the source of their income — especially…
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