Tap into the world of trees and learn from arborists and urban foresters about their care. The Heartland Tree Alliance Tree Keepers will host a series of classes beginning Thursday, September 7.
The goal of Tree Keepers is to provide a corps of trained volunteers as a resource for local municipalities, school districts, and neighborhood associations […]
Help keep toxic materials out of the landfill by recycling your old computers and e-waste at upcoming free electronic recycling events.
Midwest Recycling Center will accept almost all electronics including computers and networking equipment, cell phones and chargers, and medical, home audio, recording and retail equipment.
Most e-waste recycling is free. There are $5 – $50 fees […]
City recognized for its sustainability and commitment to a greener future
The City of Kansas City, MO has achieved a new level of sustainability leadership with the LEED for Cities rating system for local governments. On Tuesday, the city announced it has achieved LEED Gold.
Kansas City is part of a growing group using the LEED for Cities […]
KCI’s new terminal is first in Midwest to achieve LEED Gold certification and second in the country
As the largest single infrastructure project in the city’s history, and with sustainability at the forefront, Kansas City’s new airport terminal has reached new milestones for green building in the region and beyond.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded […]
Once considered popular spring flowering trees, Bradford pear trees are now invasive and crowding out the native plants that pollinators depend on.
The Callery pear, and its’ cultivar Bradford, is a species native to China and Vietnam. The tree was introduced in the 1960s and widely planted in urban and suburban areas. It’s known for its’ stinky white […]
