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The True Cost of Fast Fashion

More clothing made more quickly: a forward march that culminates with the modern “fast fashion” industry. As the name suggests, today’s “fast fashion” industry places the utmost importance on speed of production and consumption. The consumer fashion industry now produces double the amount of clothing it did 20 years ago…

BridgingthegapSeptember 5, 2023

Learn Trees

Tools for Pruning Small Trees

There are a variety of tools that can be used for pruning, from hand pruners to chainsaws. We’ll share which tools Heartland Tree Alliance uses while pruning young trees in Kansas City. A word to the wise: Pruning is intentional wounding for a specific purpose. Improper pruning can severely damage,…

BridgingthegapAugust 29, 2023

Learn Water + Energy

D.I.Y. Leak Inspections

By Carolyn Tragasz. Carolyn was a Water & Energy Community Specialist at BTG. When was the last time you went into your basement and really took a good look around? How about the last time you pulled stuff out from under your kitchen sink or opened your utility closet? Do you…

BridgingthegapAugust 19, 2023

Environmental Justice Learn Trees

Considerations for Equitable Canopy Distribution in Kansas City

The City of Fountains covers a whopping 319 square miles, which puts KCMO in the top 25 largest cities by land area in the country. (Not to mention, we also invest time in other areas of the greater region including Liberty, Prairie Village, KCK, Lee’s Summit, Belton and others.) With…

BridgingthegapAugust 19, 2023

Learn WildLands

Tips for Spring Hiking on the Wild Lands

Spring Has Sprung! The sun is shining, birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and trails are calling your name. Spring is a great time to Hike a WildLand and see some of the best remnant spaces the Kansas City area has to offer. Before the trees have fully leafed out…

BridgingthegapAugust 19, 2023

Learn Trees

Selecting the Right Tree

It’s finally tree planting season! We must continue to plant trees in our landscapes for the myriad of benefits they provide to the entire land community. While trees are beautiful, they aren't just decorations - they benefit human health. Kansas City may face record-high heats in years to come. We…

BridgingthegapAugust 14, 2023

Greener Living Learn Litter Recycling

Reduce Single-Use Plastic to Protect Waterways

By Eric Hemphill. Eric was a Volunteer Program Manager at BTG. Plastic pollution is an increasingly urgent problem for Missouri’s waterways. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in our rivers, lakes, and oceans, and the problem is only getting worse. Plastic pollution is a major threat to…

BridgingthegapJuly 24, 2023

Greener Living Learn

Drip Irrigation: Garden Care with a Water-Conscious Mind

By Kristin Riott. Kristin is BTG's Executive Director. During the hottest days of summer in Kansas City, as well as other parts of Missouri and Kansas, we're no stranger to moderate to severe droughts. Is there anything the average gardener can do to deliver water to parched plants, without standing…

BridgingthegapJuly 23, 2023

General News

The Future is Green KC

On April 13, 2023, Bridging The Gap celebrated The Future is Green with a community and fundraising event at The Madrid. The keynote speaker was Lionel Bradford, President/CEO of The Greening of Detroit, who shared his roadmap to success for building a green workforce and how green infrastructure is creating…

BridgingthegapApril 20, 2023

Bridgingthegap

The True Cost of Fast Fashion

Tools for Pruning Small Trees

D.I.Y. Leak Inspections

Considerations for Equitable Canopy Distribution in Kansas City

Tips for Spring Hiking on the Wild Lands

Selecting the Right Tree

Reduce Single-Use Plastic to Protect Waterways

Drip Irrigation: Garden Care with a Water-Conscious Mind

The Future is Green KC

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