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Recycle Right in Springfield!
January 24, 2024
It’s 2024 and yet many people are still asking that important, age-old question: can I recycle that? Well Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District (OHRD) has the answers! Can you recycle batteries? Can you recycle candles? You can also resue and refill your candle containers at Heirloom Candle Bar! Can you recycle to-go… Read More
With fall comes leaf-raking season. Here’s what to do with all the leaves in your yard.
October 12, 2023
Story brought to you from Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District Fall is finally here: I can tell because everyone’s allergies are acting up. There’s pumpkin spice occupying every supermarket’s shelves. And soon my yard will be waist-deep in dead leaves. Americans call it “fall” because of the breathtaking sights we see every autumn… Read More
OHRD and Product Stewardship Council collaboration makes it easier for Missouri residents to safely dispose of pharmaceuticals
February 22, 2023
Story brought to you from Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District From antibiotics to Xanax, Americans rely on a lot of prescriptions. Researchers say nearly 70% of the country’s population is on at least one prescription, which means asking ourselves questions about the impacts of these medications’ end-of-life is becoming more and more necessary…. Read More
No, your banana peel won’t turn into soil in the trash can
January 06, 2023
Story brought to you from Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought something like this: It’s fine to toss this banana peel in the trash can. It’ll naturally rot and turn into dirt, so it doesn’t matter. Or maybe you’ve never given much thought to what happens to your… Read More
Ten easy ways to make your holiday celebrations more sustainable
November 30, 2022
Story brought to you from Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District With the holiday season around the corner, living sustainably might be the last thing on your mind. But you can practice an eco-friendly lifestyle even during hectic holidays with a few simple swaps. Here are ten of Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management… Read More
How to convince your loved ones to recycle
November 15, 2022
Story brought to you from Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District It’s human nature: When you care deeply and intensely about something, you want to spread the word about it. Whether it’s a new hobby, a favorite coffee shop or a passion for recycling, it’s natural to want the folks in your circles to… Read More
Downtowner’s guide to hilarious pet exercises!
August 27, 2020
What’s up downtown Springfield! Remember us? Jeana, the stubborn redhead living and cavorting downtown for the last 13 years? And Dr. Skinner, the veterinarian who loves crazy people, crazy pets, and crazy ideas? We are back to our blog after the dust has settled on COVID. Spring Valley Veterinary Hospital is the Downtown Springfield Association’s… Read More
Spring Valley Veterinary Hospital: Keep it clean, Downtown Springfield!
December 19, 2019
What’s up with all this poo? You see it on the sidewalks. You see it in the grass. Why does Downtown have such a poo problem? When nature calls for our furry four-legged friends, they’re just going to stop and squat. And let’s face it, dogs lack the opposable thumbs us two-legged owners have, so… Read More
Downtown Springfield: A Holiday Tradition
December 01, 2017
By Sony Hocklander, 2017 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal Christmas storytelling has been a tradition in my family since long before we moved to the Ozarks. That tradition has flourished in Springfield. When my grown sons were young, we’d gather nightly around the lighted tree where I’d weave a continuing holiday story, making it up as… Read More
The Winter Blues are No Match for Sculpture Walk
November 28, 2017
By Shannon Hruska, Sculpture Walk Springfield It’s true what they say—there’s no place like downtown for the holidays! Last weekend’s Park Central Square tree lighting kicked off a bevy of holiday fun downtown for the whole family. The Christmas tree is lit, and Springfield is invited downtown to enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating, Christmas… Read More
