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 […]
Do you have an old bike or two ready for a new home? It’s a good time to declutter and donate them to a worthy cause.
Local organizations need bike donations for youth and adult earn-a-bike programs, and to provide affordable bicycle transportation to those in need. Consider donating soon before peak biking weather.
Here are local […]
Even in the bitter cold months of winter, you can start planting your spring garden outside using these ideas for homemade, mini greenhouses made from recycled containers.
Winter sowing is a popular method of starting seeds early in tiny greenhouses made from empty milk jugs. The process is inexpensive, uses recycled materials, requires no electricity, produces […]
When the pine needles start to drop, it’s time to give your holiday trees, wreaths and garland a second life.
Area communities offer residents a number of ways to recycle them — not only keeping them out of landfills, but also reusing them for a variety of purposes, including mulch, trail surfaces, erosion control, landscaping and […]
This holiday season shop for local, handcrafted, eco-friendly and fair-trade gifts at a dozen pop-up sales, holiday fairs and farmers’ markets throughout the Kansas City / Lawrence area.
Here are some great options:
KC CLAY GUILD HOLIDAY SALE POTTERY TOUR
Friday, December 2, 5 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 4, 11 a.m. – […]
