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Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report
Against a backdrop of fires and floods, researchers are meeting virtually to finalize a key climate science study.
17 Refugee-Powered Culinary Programs
These are just a few of the 17 culinary programs Food Tank is highlighting this week that are powered by refugees. Check out our full list!
KC Can Compost Expands into the River Market, Kansas City - Bar K Dog Bar
NEW compost drop-off location LAUNCHING TODAY, 7/15! 🐶
Free Climate Workshops
Knowledge is power, and we want to make sure you have all the information and tools you need.
Green Transportation Re-Imagined
Fighting climate change should embrace multiple strategies.
KC Can Compost Customers may Now Compost at Pantry Goods KC
Pantry Goods is open to compost drop-offs Monday through Saturday, 10a-7p.
Earth Hour: ‘Make Peace With Nature’
Warning that climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution “threaten lives, jobs and health”, the UN chief called 2021 “a year to change course.”
It's National "Making Life Beautiful" Day!
National Making Life Beautiful Day on June 11th dedicates a celebration to those who make life beautiful.
Food Waste Tips for Urban, Apartment and Home Living
Save time, save money and save the earth!
Where Wind And Solar Power Need To Grow For America To Meet Its Goals
The United States is now aiming to bring emissions down to net-zero by 2050, meaning the country would eliminate as much greenhouse gas as it emits.
Here Are America’s Top Methane Emitters. Some Will Surprise You!
As the world’s oil and gas giants face increasing pressure to reduce their fossil fuel emissions, small, privately held drilling companies are becoming the country’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, often by buying up the industry’s high-polluting assets.
KC Can Takes Over Sporting Park!
For Sporting KC’s home game on May 29th, we brought out volunteers and KC Cans to promote composting at the stadium!
KC Can Compost has Diverted Over 1,000,000 Pounds from the Landfill!
Kansas City, YOU DID IT! You helped us divert OVER 1,000,000 POUNDS of waste from the landfill!
Food Waste in America in 2021: Statistics + Facts
Food takes up more space in US landfills than anything else.
Investing in a More Resilient Food System
Join me and fellow UN Champions for a very special virtual panel conversation this week themed: "Investing in a More Resilient Food System." #FoodSystems. Register now!
Kansas City nonprofit on a mission for environmental, social justice
A Kansas City nonprofit is working to address climate change by teaching people to compost and training vulnerable populations in green industry jobs.
[WATCH NOW!] Composers and Compost Earth Day Concert 2021
Watch now! Just released, our special Earth Day concert featuring Nolan Pepka!
April Sustainable Materials Management Web Academy Webinar
Did you know you can save money and the planet at the same time by wasting less food?
Recent Interview for the KKFI 2021 Earth Festival
Our recent interview about going green and composting.