Update: all shifts are full. Thank you! Flexible Dates: Wed, June 20 – Sun, June 24; 12 – 5pm Green Event Volunteer Kansas City Convention Center 301 W 13th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 Volunteer alongside Bridging The Gap staff to help make the Unitarian Universalist Convention a Green Event! Special events, like concerts and … Continued
A Green Business Network Member Spotlight Jowler Creek Vineyard and Winery is our newest member to the Green Business Network! We recently chatted with Colleen Gerke, co-owner, to find out more about Missouri’s first green winery, what inspires her and what’s next for their sustainability efforts. Located just 30 minutes north of … Continued
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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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
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 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
Celebrating the awesome natural beauty around us and inspiring audiences to help protect the environment we all share, this year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival is at 7 p.m. on October 19 and 20 at the Glenwood Arts Ranch Mart Theater. This fast-paced collection of adventure travel and extreme sport films features breathtaking landscapes across the … Continued
A Green Business Network Member Spotlight Jamie Arnold owns GlassBandit, a glass recycling pickup service for homes and businesses operating in parts of Kansas City, Mo.; Kansas City, Kan., and northeast Johnson County. What’s an interesting fact about your business most people don’t know? “I’m currently a one-man show. I do all the pickups, … Continued
KCP&L, U.S. Green Building Council – Central Plains Chapter, Kansas City Energy Project, and Bridging The Gap are partnering to host “Advancing Technologies for Building Management” – a lunch and learn program for area building and facilities managers. Wednesday, September 7 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center 4750 Troost … Continued
