“We’re all trying to prioritize both creating a sustainable venture but prioritizing people at the same time,” said KC Can Compost Executive Director Kristan Chamberlain.

Meet seven founders hoping to pay their bills while changing the world; LaunchKC Social Venture Studio unveils first cohort

The celebration will run from 10-3 (open hours of the shop!) and KC Can will have an informational booth running from 10-1!

This year's Earth Festival (EF22) is going to be a hybrid event, simultaneously online and in-person at Unity Temple on the Plaza. This will allow those that are ready for in-person contact to meet at Unity and those who prefer to remain at home to attend virtually.

KC Can was fortunate to be selected as one of five organizations honored to work with Rockhurst University's Dr. Dan Martin and his Writing for the Environment class this semester.

As KC Can Compost grows its footprint, the team behind it also is expanding. The nonprofit now employs seven people and aims to add a second truck for pickups this year.

Support green businesses in Kansas City and Overland Park!

This month we would like to feature and highlight The Shops of Prairie Village!

When lunchtime comes at Catalent Pharma Solutions in Grandview, employees are encouraged to dump their food scraps and paper napkins into a large orange container for pickup by KC Can Compost.

You can compost with us anywhere in Kansas City.

Discover the life and activity of winter wildlife through the keen eye of Alaine Hudlin, wildlife education specialist with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

The city will contract with local company Black & McDonald to do the streetlight replacement, which will begin this May and is expected to take three years to complete.

Join Deep Roots and the Missouri Department of Conservation on your lunch break for a virtual garden walk!

As the new year begins, some of us are trying our best to channel some fresh energy or work toward a new goal.

Join us in welcoming Starbucks, Catalent, Chipotle and many other great local businesses to KC Can!

Soap Refill Station is doing an amazing job composting their own waste, PLUS, they are promoting the greener good in Kansas City by hosting one of our dedicated individual drop-off locations.

After signing up for our individual composting plan, drop your compost here while you enjoy a delicious coffee or snack!

We’ll be at Oddly Correct this Saturday for a pop-up featuring some awesome climate conscious KC businesses from 11am - 1pm.

The next six months are critical in Kansas City’s efforts to address the climate crisis, provide more affordable housing and catalyze a robust post-pandemic economy.