Greenability Magazine

APRIL 13, 2021

From Kansas City, there are many free, mostly virtual events that range from climate solutions to renewable energy, composting, recycling and an outdoor children’s puppet show. Events are listed below by sponsoring organizations. Composting Food Waste & Trying To Stop It , Missouri Organic Recycling.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2021

Greenability offers a free, online calendar listing for events that encourage environmental sustainability, resiliency and restorative living ideas. Events can be related to organic food, energy-efficiency, recycling, renewable energy, zero-waste, native plant gardening, nature, resilient living and many other environmental topics.

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Greenability Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Give your natural holiday tree, wreaths and garland a second life by recycling them at one of many locations that will reuse them for landscaping mulch, fish habitat and. To find tree recycling tree services throughout the country at a location near you, check the nationwide list at Pick Your Own Christmas Tree. erosion control.

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Greenability Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The city of Kansas City, MO wants to know how climate change is and will impact you and what actions the city should take now to become carbon neutral, equity focused and resilient by 2040. more resilient? To participate and share your story, visit the KC Climate Protection & Resiliency Plan Playbook. In 2020, the K.C.

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Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2021

If you need a new supply of washable face masks for kids attending in-person classes, there are several options for reusable cloth masks that are repurposed, organic or give back to the community. EarthHero sells organic cotton, reusable kids face masks that are shipped plastic free in recycled packaging.

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Greenability Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2021

“This leaf season offers an opportunity to take action to slow global warming in our own yards,” says Marty Kraft, organizer of Johnson-Su Composter workshops in the KC metro area. “As Many routine ways of managing yards have destroyed the organic portion of our soil and poisoned the microbial community. Missouri Organic Recycling.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

“This leaf season offers an opportunity to take action to slow global warming in our own yards,” says Marty Kraft, organizer of Johnson-Su Composter workshops in the KC metro area. “As Many routine ways of managing yards have destroyed the organic portion of our soil and poisoned the microbial community. So we add more chemicals.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Metro Kansas City area residents are invited to share feedback on a proposed regional blueprint for climate action that drastically reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports resiliency from climate-related threats. The post Give your opinion on Climate Action Plan appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Request a special meeting.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2022

As your company or organization plans its’ marketing strategies for 2022, look to Greenability for options to reach a targeted environmentally conscious audience. Marketplace listings are free for non-profit organizations. The post Market to eco-conscious target audience appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2021

Working with BASF, Aramark, Hampton Farms and Missouri Organic Recycling to be the first professional sports venue to sell pre-packaged peanuts in compostable bags beginning in 2017. The post KC Chiefs connect team to sustainable solutions appeared first on Greenability Magazine. percent, up from 11 percent in 2010.

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Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2020

EarthHero sells organic cotton, reusable kids face masks that are shipped plastic free in recycled packaging. Groceries Apparel sells organic cotton, child-size face masks and donates masks to essential workers with each purchase. Donate items you can’t use to a school backpack program or locate a place to recycle them.

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Greenability Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Applications will be considered from individuals, neighborhood associations, homes associations, not-for-profit organizations, for-profit companies and others for proposals that have a community or public benefit. Interested individuals and organizations can provide initial information using this form.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2021

If your company or organization has eco-friendly products, services or events to promote, you can reach Greenability’s targeted audience with your message in Greenability Weekly and on the Greenability website. Marketplace listings are free for non-profit organizations. Greenability Marketplace. Greenability Job Network.

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Greenability Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Most wrapping paper and bows are not recyclable. Look for 100-percent recycled-content or recyclable paper to wrap your gifts. Paper can be decorated with stamps, snipped greens from the garden, fabric scraps and buttons, or festive recycled bows. Be sure to recycle the ones you do get. Recycle shipping materials.

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Greenability Magazine

MARCH 16, 2021

Compost can improve the quality of garden soil and recycle nutrients that would otherwise end up in the trash. Missouri Organic Recycling has an award-winning Food Residuals Environment Diversion program that keeps 32 million pounds of food waste out of landfills each year. Missouri Organic Recycling is located at 7700 E.

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Greenability Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

Watch the latest films on environmental social justice, waste, recycling, clean energy and food, including Kiss the Ground , at the free virtual One Earth Film Festival from March 5 – 14. The post Get free tickets to One Earth Film Fest appeared first on Greenability Magazine. CST, Saturday, March 6.

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Greenability Magazine

MARCH 6, 2021

They wanted to help a worthy organization, but didn’t know who could put their items to good use,” Scott said. Every year 26 billion pounds of clothing and textiles go to landfills even though 95 percent of it could be reused or recycled. appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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Greenability Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

Is your Kansas City neighborhood working on a community garden, recycling project, energy efficiency, repurposing vacant lots or other Earth-friendly projects? Neighborhoods will also receive an eco-gift of rain barrels, recycle bins, electric lawn mower or garden tools to help continue their progress.

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Greenability Magazine

JUNE 9, 2020

Climate Reality leaders are a diverse group of volunteers that give free presentations, work on climate issues, talk to legislators and organize events to educate others and work toward climate solutions. The post Join a virtual Climate Reality Leadership Training appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2021

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. Top photo: Native butterfly milkweed can easily be started in recycled milk jugs now for planting in the garden this spring.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2022

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. The post Start your garden now with “winter sowing” appeared first on Greenability Magazine. workshop or the 1 – 2 p.m. Top photo: Deep Roots KC.

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Greenability Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2020

Nearly a year later, the self-proclaimed Urban Chicken Whisperers have created public displays, educational videos and chicken coops made from recycled and repurposed materials. They started looking for free recycled and upcycled materials. They’ve presented their Fight the Food Desert! Raise Chickens in Urban K.C.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

As a strategic partner and host of its secretariat, the African Development Bank organized the event in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. The report, “Five Big Bets for the Circular Economy,” was launched on Thursday 15 April as the ACEA wrapped up its Annual Meeting.

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Greenability Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

His job in the kitchen led to his connection with KC Can Compost, which pursues a dual mission of diverting food and other organic waste from landfills while providing jobs for people who face barriers for employment. Examples of green jobs include installing solar panels, working on wind farms, working with food waste and recycling. “A

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

You can make your own using salvaged, and/or organic fabric and online craft guides. appeared first on Greenability Magazine. The pandemic continues, but by choosing reusable, biodegradable masks, we can reduce the demand and consumption of PPE. Eco-friendly alternatives are available. Story: Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss, EarthTalk.

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Green Technology

JUNE 21, 2023

Green Technology’s Leadership Awards aim to recognize and honor individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made significant contributions to advancing sustainability efforts and reducing carbon footprints in various sectors. The award was accepted by Joel Griffith, DGS and the O Street team.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 16, 2021

Various national organizations and magazines recognize Fort Collins as one of the best places to live in the nation. The Organization. The City develops resiliency and sustainability through organization-wide systems and processes that ensure consistent employee work practices and alignment across service areas.

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Greenability Magazine

JULY 28, 2020

The post Hear local experts discuss climate issues appeared first on Greenability Magazine. The community is encouraged to share ideas for climate action in the Kansas City region at Climate Action KC.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

“His unique skill was that he truly cared, and he took the time and did the hard work to be knowledgeable about the issues, to LISTEN to all the stakeholders, take time to understand their concerns, build relationships and chart a course with them to create a vibrant, healthy, resilient future.

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Greenability Magazine

JULY 5, 2021

When purchasing meat, fish and deli products, shop at grocers that don’t use polystyrene trays , which are difficult to recycle and can contain harmful chemicals. The post Take the Plastic Free Challenge in July appeared first on Greenability Magazine. There are lots or reusable straw options, or just ditch the straws.

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Greenability Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Using 12 recycled shipping containers, the Monarch Village project will provide families with a 160-square-foot, private living space to help stabilize them until they can move out of the shelter and into permanent housing. The post Tiny homes to offer refuge during COVID-19 & beyond appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The campus community diverted nearly 70 percent of all waste this past school year (up from 56 percent the previous year), thanks to student-driven recycling audits. A recently launched student journal, Paperbark Literary Magazine, offers students a space to engage around issues of sustainability in the information age.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

When it comes to those shaping the corporate climate movement — either from within companies or as part of NGOs and policy organizations that recognize the critical role businesses must play in addressing the climate emergency — I’m grateful to say it’s becoming easier to find women with a seat at the decision-making table.

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