Just in time for a winter refresh, KC Farm School is hosting its first Jumble Swap. Bring what you don’t need and take away clothing and goods you need. The Jumble Clothing & Goods Swap will be held in the greenhouse. Coffee and pastries will be for sale during the event. They will also accept […]
In January 2024, MARC concluded a study, led by Burns & McDonnell, to forecast regional landfill capacity. The study is intended to inform solid waste planning, programming and permitting activities at the state, regional and local levels and to serve as a prelude to a future regional solid waste plan. This public meeting is an […]
In 2024, Re.Use.Full is hosting Wednesday 101 Webinars. The free webinars, hosted on the first Wednesday of each month, will provide an introduction to a sustainability-focused topic. On Wednesday, February 7th, the series will feature, Introduction to Composting with Compost Collective KC. Compost Collective KC has been recycling Kansas City's food waste since 2017 and working […]
Discover hand sewing techniques to repair your well-loved clothes. Visible mending is growing in popularity in response to the rising environmental costs of the fast fashion industry. The Sewing Labs is hosting the beginner-friendly class, the Art of Mending. Learn the joyful, meditative art of visible mending: a method of clothing repair that emphasizes the […]
In 2024, Re.Use.Full is hosting Wednesday 101 Webinars. The free webinars, hosted on the first Wednesday of each month, will provide an introduction to a sustainability-focused topic. On Wednesday, March 6th, the series will feature, Introduction to Fermenting. What is fermenting all about? Why do we need ferments in our diets? How can I afford […]
If it’s time to get rid of extra stuff at home, round up your unwanted — but still usable — household items, electronics and clothing, and donate everything to charities at Un-Dumpster Day. Re.Use.Full, a website that connects your used items with non-profit organizations that can rehome them, is hosting its first Un-Dumpster Day of 2024 […]
Residents of Overland Park, KS can recycle large appliances (refrigerators, ovens, air conditioners, etc.) at no cost at this event. Small appliances and electronics (televisions, computers, etc.) will NOT be accepted. Documents for shredding will also be accepted for a suggested donation of $5 per box.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Linger Over Breakfast series will feature, Healing the Universe One Plant at a Time...our next steps, on Saturday, April 20 at St. Teresa’s Academy. Its 2024 series theme is, Care for our Common Home. Want to enjoy beautiful butterflies, delicious vegetables, fabulous flowers all in your backyard, and […]
On Saturday, April 20, take advantage of a one-stop recycling and donation event at the Overland Park Recycling Extravaganza. The recycling collection is open to everyone, including non-residents, and will accept many items that are more difficult to recycle. The event also works with community partners to donate reusable items. It will be held from […]
Join Missouri Organic Recycling for its first-ever Earth Day Festival on April 22. Originally founded on Earth Day 32 years ago, everyone is invited to help celebrate its impact on the community. It will feature local businesses and organizations making a difference in the community, as well as booths and activities sharing information about the […]
Join KC Farm School and Missouri Organic for a block party event with a summer plant sale and Compost Fest. Plant Sale KC Farm School will be hosting its biggest plant sale of the year featuring summer vegetable plants including 20+ varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, squash, herbs, annual flower, and native plant starts […]