Join us at the 4th annual Compost Fest to learn about all the different ways you can compost! We’ll be there to help educate and entertain!

Acclaimed Composting Educator, Stan Slaughter, and his partner Katy White will provide a fun series of activities for all learning styles and knowledge levels. We will go over in detail how different types of composters work so that you can decide what is best for your home, even if your home is an apartment!

KC Can will be there to provide information and resources!

Join us in the Linda Hall Library Auditorium for an engaging discussion about food waste’s impact on the environment, easy steps to prevent it, and how composting can enrich not just the soil, but you and your community.

Presented as part of the library’s Earth Week programming.

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At KC Can Compost, we believe that a thriving, sustainable future starts with investing in people—because when individuals are empowered, entire communities flourish.

Every day, we tackle two major challenges: food waste and economic injustice. Through our food waste collection program, we divert millions of pounds of organic waste from landfills, turning it into nutrient-rich compost that supports local green spaces, urban farms, and environmental restoration. At the same time, through our Green Core Training (GCT) program, we provide environmental literacy and workforce training to individuals facing barriers to employment—helping them break cycles of poverty, unemployment, and recidivism while preparing them for meaningful careers in the green economy.

More than 250 students have completed our program—each with their own journey, yet all united by a desire to create lasting change. Whether overcoming financial hardship, re-entering the workforce after incarceration, or seeking new skills, our students leave with certifications, confidence, and opportunities for sustainable employment.

But we need your help. As a nonprofit, our work depends on grants, donors, and champions like you. That’s why we invite you to join us for Fiesta for the Future—an evening dedicated to celebrating the planet, our community, and the power of collective action.

This isn’t just a fundraiser. It’s a chance to stand with us in our mission to educate, empower, and drive sustainability forward.

Enjoy traditional Mariachi music, incredible food and cocktails, and the company of others who share a vision for a cleaner, more equitable future.

Your support ensures that more individuals can gain the skills they need to build a stable future while keeping food waste out of landfills and protecting our environment. Together, we can turn waste into opportunity, invest in people, and create a more just, sustainable Kansas City. 

Join us by purchasing your tickets, becoming a sponsor, or donating a silent auction item!

Join us at this year’s Earth Fest 2025, hosted by Unity Temple!

This free, accessible event works to promote awareness of, and engagement in, local environmentally-related activities!

We’ll be there to talk food waste, composting, and green workforce training (Green Core Training)

A great way to wrap up Earth Month 2025!