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Recycle your electronics at free events

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 […]

Kansas City achieves LEED Gold with LEED for Cities

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 […]

Local artists share how sustainability shapes their work

Artists can help us reimagine our connection to the planet and move us toward a more sustainable future.

Charlotte Street Foundation’s Earth/Work: Artists and Sustainable Living series features conversations with local artists who share their creative paths and how nature plays into their life work.

The free series is held at the Charlotte Street Kemper Library, 3333 Wyoming, Kansas […]

April 4th, 2023|Art, Event, Resilience, Restorative, Sustainability|0 Comments

Kansas City’s new airport terminal celebrates sustainability in a big way

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 […]

Dream up a resilient, local food system at Farmers & Friends Meeting

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the local farmers and food systems working together to build a healthy, climate-resilient foodshed.

The Cultivate KC’s Annual Farmers & Friends Meeting will be held from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 at the Westport Plexpod Commons. 

The event brings together local farmers and foodies to provide information, start conversations, and […]