2018 Gala Tickets Now On Sale
BTG’s 2018 gala tickets are now on sale! Please follow this link to learn more about the event.
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BTG Tool Lending Shed
Planning a neighborhood clean-up? Bridging The Gap has tools and other supplies! Is your neighborhood looking a little rough in late-winter with litter, leaves, and brush piling up? Late-winter/early-spring, while the weather is mild and before new growth gets going, is the perfect time to organize a volunteer clean-up with your neighborhood group or homeowners … Continued
Help BTG Prevent Litter
How Is Litter Still a Thing? You Can Help Bridging The Gap Prevent Litter and Get It Out of Area Creeks and Rivers! Still in the midst of a winter that’s been colder and icier in metro-Kansas City than it’s been in several years, it may seem like spring will never come. Looking at the … Continued
Blood Drive in partnership with the Community Bl
Bridging The Gap is concerned about the “emergency blood shortage” and has teamed up with the Community Blood Center to promote a blood drive. Donate at any CBC Donor Site and use the code: EF8A (if you use the code we can track how many BTG supporters contributed to this effort)! Monday, January 22, 2018 – Friday, … Continued
Ripple Starts Bar and Restaurant Glass Program
Businesses in the Kansas City metro will now be able to collect and recycle their glass with a new commercial collection program from Ripple Glass. Ripple Glass, a local glass-recycling company, is rolling out a new program that will allow businesses in the area to recycle their glass with ease. Ripple Glass is currently … Continued
Meet A Member: Sun Solar
A Green Business Network Member Spotlight Meet Sun Solar – one of our newest members to the Green Business Network! We recently sat down with Greg Leunig, an energy consultant with the company, to find out more about this new-to-KC company, the biggest misconception about solar power, and a little bit about Greg himself … Continued
Announcement! Ripple Teams Up with BTG
Keeping Glass Out of the Trash… Ripple Glass, Kansas City’s hometown glass recycler, has recycled over 1 billion bottles and jars since 2009. Their 100+ locations in the Kansas City metropolitan region have saved enough energy to power every house in Kansas City for 18 days! Not too shabby! As Ripple continues to grow their program – you may … Continued
WM Donates to KC Charities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION Paul Howe (913) 208-0739 phowe1@wm.com Waste Management Donates Over $250,000 to Kansas City Charities Additional Donation $135,000 to Hurricane Harvey Relief Kansas city, kan. – Sept. 7, 2017 – Waste Management of Kansas, Inc. presented several local Kansas City charities with large check donations on Wednesday through out … Continued
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – In That Order
By: Grant Janssen In a recent presentation, Cassandra Ford, BTG’s Business Recycling Program Manager, spoke to a group of representatives for a hotel chain, which includes Kansas City’s Westin Hotel at Crown Center. One of the slides included a waste hierarchy graphic, which shows a set of priorities for the efficient use of resources. This … Continued
Tour the Goodwill Outlet Facility with GBN
Is your business maximizing its waste stream for resource recovery and cost savings? What recyclables are yielding the highest return on the materials market? How does process efficiency play a vital role in sustainable materials management? Explore these questions and more as we hear from local experts on sustainable waste management best practices for your … Continued
Honoring Fred W. Hoffower
Honoring Fred W. Hoffower Today we are honoring a member of our ‘tribe’ who has passed on. Fred Hoffower was a longtime patron at our old Bannister Recycle Center, a volunteer and eventually a Bridging The Gap employee as a part-time fill in Recycling Center Manager. Fred’s infectious spirit and dedication to the environment … Continued
KCMO Fire Stations Accept Energy Challenge
When it comes to saving energy, Fire Station No. 35 doused the four other Kansas City, Missouri, fire houses participating in the national Battle of the Buildings competition to reduce energy usage last fall. Hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the program compared data collected during September, October and December of 2015 and … Continued
In Memory of Judy Widener
Yesterday we received word that a member of our BTG tribe has passed. We honor Judy Widener, who worked with us from 2003 – 2004. If you are a resident of KCMO and use curbside recycling service, you have benefited from Judy’s contribution to our community. She enthusiastically managed Bridging The Gap’s public education campaign, … Continued
KCMO receives 4-STAR community rating
Kansas City, Missouri, is joining a national fellowship of cities being recognized for innovative operating practices that contribute to a healthy environment, a strong economy and enhance the overall well-being of the community. The City earned a 4-STAR Community Rating for sustainability excellence, becoming the highest rated city in the state. Columbia and St. Louis … Continued
We’re hiring! 2 part-time associates and 2
BTG is hiring! If you are currently seeking part-time employment, we may have the perfect job for you! Please click on the image for more information: Employment
38 Mayors Write an Open Letter to President-elec
This open letter was sent to the President-elect on November 22, 2016. It is signed by Kansas City, Missouri’s Mayor Sly James and 37 other mayors across the United States. Dear President-elect Trump, As Mayors, we have taken it upon ourselves to take bold action within our cities to tackle the climate crisis head-on. … Continued
Low-Carb(on Footprint) shopping
With the holidays already upon us, now is a good time to address a perennial question: “If I want to lower my carbon footprint, does it make more sense to order things online and have them shipped to my home or to go to stores myself and buy them?” Unfortunately, the answer to that … Continued
Citizens’ Climate Education Conference
Citizens’ Climate Education Conference November 11 – 13 Simpson House, 4509 Walnut Street, KCMO Click here for registration and details In a few weeks the Citizens’ Climate Education organization is hosting its regional conference in Kansas City. It is a perfect opportunity for anyone wanting to learn more about climate change, how to get involved and … Continued