KC Can Compost

Our March newsletter is here! https://lnkd.in/g7u_5S9b

?? NEW DROP-OFF LOCATION (& a Giveaway!) ?? We're excited to announce @phcoffeekc is now a Member Drop-Off Location! To celebrate, the first 20 people to sign up with KC Can Compost for new monthly service at this location will receive: ?? a $10 PH Gift Card ? a FREE drip coffee ?? a FREE reusable glass jar from PH Coffee We are thrilled to have PH Coffee join our growing family of Partners for the Greener Good. Together, we can all make an impact on our community and the planet. Getting started is easy at https://lnkd.in/givgppqM #compostdropoff #kccompost #phcoffeekc #kccancompost #partnerforthegreenergood #climateaction #communityaction #kansascity

Welcome to @affarekc ?? Our newest Partner for the Greener Good! They join a growing list of KC businesses making an impact on the community and the planet. ???? When you enjoy a meal at Aff?re, you can do so knowing you're helping reduce food waste, create new healthy soil and support our Green Core Training program. ?? Show them some love in the comments! #forthegreenergood #compost #restaurantsthatcompost #foodwaste #compostkc #climateaction

Before you toss that banana peel, ask yourself: Is this trash or could it become more? ?? Every time we throw food away, we throw away nutrients that could be used to create new soil and grow more food. Instead, that waste ends up in landfills, taking up space and creating harmful methane gas. ?? ?? But you can change that today. By composting, your food scraps become a powerful force for regenerating soil, growing healthy food, and protecting our environment. It's easy to get started at home and at work! Visit kccancompost.com to learn more. ???? #compost #foodwastefriday #foodwaste #compostkc #healthysoil #makesoilnotmethane #kansascity

The average individual in the U.S. sends around 219 pounds of food waste to the landfill each year. ?? By choosing to compost that food waste instead, a family of four could prevent around 1.42 metric tons of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gas emissions from entering the atmosphere every single year. ?? Composting is an easy action you can take today to help reduce emissions and make an immediate impact in the fight against climate change. Become a member and get started today at https://lnkd.in/givgppqM #composting #compostfortheplanet #foodwaste #climateaction #youractionsmatter #climateimpact #kansascity #kccompost

Save the Date! Our annual fundraiser is around the corner and we'd love to see you there. We're currently accepting event Sponsors and Silent Auction Donations. Follow the link for more information! https://onecau.se/_8g9up1

"KC Can Compost is a nonprofit that offers composting services to residents and commercial operations of Kansas City. Its goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to divert their food waste from landfills via commercial curbside services, residential drop-off locations, and Smart Cans." https://lnkd.in/gmHWzx9N

Our next Green Core Training Community Class is filling up! Are you interested in joining us? Graduates gain the knowledge and skills for a career protecting the planet, complete U.S. Department of Labor Pre-Apprenticeships as Environmental Specialists, earn a program stipend, and receive job placement support. Enroll to join us: March 17 - April 25 Weekdays 9:30a-2:30p Lucile H. Bluford Library Our Roots of Success 6-week program covers a variety of green industry topics, including work readiness and social entrepreneurship. We look at growing opportunities in building and construction, energy, food and agriculture, transportation, waste, and water. Interested in joining our next cohort? Visit https://loom.ly/Jlwv_uw and Contact our Green Core Training Director for more information! #greencoretraining #greeneducation #greenjobs #kcjobtraining #kcgreenjobs #kcjobs #environmentalspecialist #rootsofsuccess #kansascity #forthegreenergood

Join us in recognizing @hendersonengineers as one of Kansas City's Environmental Leaders with a food waste diversion total of 43,817 pounds (so far!). ???? By keeping this food waste from entering the landfill, Henderson Engineers has kept the equivalent of 14 metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. ?? They're not only champions of sustainability in architecture and space design, they've also committed to composting for the future. We are so grateful! EVERY business in KC, in any industry, can become and Environmental Leader. ???? Ready to make an impact for Kansas City? Comment below or send us a message! #environmentalleader #sustainability #forthegreenergood #composting #greenbusiness #climateaction #kansascity

Last week, our Green Core Training class had the opportunity to meet and hear from Alicia Ellingsworth, Executive Director of @kcfarmschool_atgibbsroad ?? Alicia shared about the projects and programming at the farm, and shared insights on the agriculture landscape in Kansas City. We are so grateful to have a local sustainability champion like Alicia join us in-person for these classes to provide first-hand knowledge and support to our students. Thank you, Alicia and KC Farm School! #greeneducation #forthegreenergood #kcfarmschool #sustainability #sustainablekc #climateactionkc #greenworkforce #communityeducation