News

Thank you to those who participated in this year’s Resilient Success Stories event. 

Congratulations to Flourish Furniture Bank, City of Olathe, Kansas Solid Waste Management and Kanbe's Markets for their work this year, recognized in their 2024 Impact Awards from the MARC Solid Waste Management District last week.

Each organization has gone above and beyond to mitigate landfill waste in the Kansas City region, impacting both sides of the state line and providing exemplary examples for municipal governments, nonprofits and small businesses in the circular economy to follow.

Looking forward to what's in store for 2025!

When the holidays are over and it’s time to take down your natural holiday trees, wreaths and garland, give them a second life by recycling them. 

Public invited to share experiences on transportation resiliency in the region

Apply by Jan. 10, 2025, to be part of this action-oriented group. 

MARC is pleased to announce three internal leadership appointments that will support the organization’s efforts to build new capacity and achieve key regional outcomes.

Review and comment on amendments to the transportation plans 

Team Johnson County wins "Top Plogger" award for largest daily turnout for volunteers during KC Plogtober, with Team Jackson County winning most volunteers overall.

In a pioneering move towards sustainability, the Kansas City Chiefs installed state-of-the-art composting biodigesters at their stadium ahead of the World Cup matches at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kansas City parents and legislators met to address child care issues, hosted by MARC and Kids Win Missouri. Inspired by Head Start’s Parent Cafés, the event encouraged sharing experiences and solutions using the Strengthening Families Framework.