At the Roca Berry Farm in Roca, Nebraska, visitors inspect a pumpkin patch. Every year, millions of pumpkins end up in landfills where they contribute to methane pollution, but cooking, composting, or donating them to a farm can help reduce waste.
Read MoreThe extreme heat events seen in Europe over the past couple of weeks have had dire consequences across the continent. Fire departments have been working overtime to put out the excess of fires in cities and countryside alike, the tarmac at London Luton Airport melted, resulting in cancellations of flights and confused patrons, and the insides of subway cars in Central London reached 96 degrees Fahrenheit. This was one of the most extreme heat situations that Europe had seen in years, and unfortunately, it’s becoming a more regular occurrence across the globe.
Read MoreAs consumers, it’s smart to try and be conscious of how much food we buy at grocery stores, if for no other reason than budgeting. However, Forbes outlines in an article titled, “Food Waste Costs U.S. Taxpayers Billions of Dollars a Year,” that those huge chain grocery stores that we shop at every week aren’t so conscious
Read MoreOver the last week, European nations including Spain, Portugal, France, and Britain have experienced the most extreme heat and drought recorded in their respective regions. The combination of the heat and drought have sparked widespread wildfires, resulting in the loss of lives, the destruction of land, and leaving many wondering when temperatures will start to drop.
Read MoreWelcome to BioBag’s Community Heroes series! Each month, we will highlight community heroes that are making a difference in their communities and working to make their local environments cleaner and healthier.
This month, we are taking a look at KC Can Compost!
Read More“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.
Read MoreMeet seven founders hoping to pay their bills while changing the world; LaunchKC Social Venture Studio unveils first cohort
Read MoreInternational Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry.
Read MoreRoughly 8-10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions are associated with uneaten food, the U.N. Environment Programme reports
Read MoreWe have selected quotes that highlight how we feel about Earth Week and Earth Day.
Read MoreThe celebration will run from 10-3 (open hours of the shop!) and KC Can will have an informational booth running from 10-1!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreKC 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreSupport green businesses in Kansas City and Overland Park!
Read MoreThis month we would like to feature and highlight The Shops of Prairie Village!
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreRecent 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.
Read MoreThe Resilient Activist has brought together eight of the most experienced and visionary mindfulness teachers for this exceptional series.
Read MoreClimate 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.
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