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Featured Partner, February 2022: The Shops of Prairie Village
This month we would like to feature and highlight The Shops of Prairie Village!
Food Composting Services are a Growing Trend Among Businesses, Reducing Garbage and Helping the Environment
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.
13 Global Food Banks Reshaping Food Distribution to Address the Root Causes of Hunger
Recent data from the Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) shows that the food banks within its network served 40 million people across 44 countries in 2020, a 132 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Coming in March - Embodied Activism: Meditation Series with the Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness
The Resilient Activist has brought together eight of the most experienced and visionary mindfulness teachers for this exceptional series.
Climate-driven floods will disproportionately affect Black communities, study finds
Climate change means more flood risk from rising seas, hurricanes and heavy rain. Black communities in the southern U.S. are in the crosshairs, according to a new analysis.
Start Composting in Overland Park, Kansas
You can compost with us anywhere in Kansas City.
Free Event – Winter Weather and Wildlife in the 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.
Kansas City Will Upgrade 84,000 Streetlights To LEDs, Its First Big Change In Decades
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.
Native Plants at Noon | January 20, 2022
Join Deep Roots and the Missouri Department of Conservation on your lunch break for a virtual garden walk!
How to reduce pollution and live zero waste in Kansas City | The Kansas City Star
As the new year begins, some of us are trying our best to channel some fresh energy or work toward a new goal.
We are Hiring: Driver
Complete food waste collection routes in the Kansas City area in the company vehicle (Ford F550 with attached collection unit and hydraulic cart lift)
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Customers
Join us in welcoming Starbucks, Catalent, Chipotle and many other great local businesses to KC Can!
Appreciating Soap Refill Station Kansas City
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.
Last Individual Composting Info-Session of 2021!
Learn about how you can compost in Kansas City from the comfort of your home.
Give Green Gift Guide
On this #FoodWasteFriday, we have a #GiveGreen gift guide for you! How can you give green this holiday?
Oddly Correct is our Newest Compost Drop-Off Location!
After signing up for our individual composting plan, drop your compost here while you enjoy a delicious coffee or snack!
New EPA report reveals large climate and environmental impacts of U.S food waste
Food waste is the single most common material landfilled and incinerated in the U.S., comprising 24 and 22 percent of landfilled and combusted municipal solid waste, respectively.
KC Can Compost is Hiring!
We are looking for two positive, energetic, and bright individuals to join our team.
Thankful You're Thinking About Food Waste
Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving… with less food waste!
DIY Lawn Care the Natural Way - Zoom Talk
Michael is offering his talk to KC at no charge with nothing to gain but a healthier planet. 💞🌎