Environment Articles

Community turns out for climate action prioritization workshop
December 5, 2023 | Posted in Environment
People sitting at round tables and looking over documents

A packed Kauffman Foundation Conference Center was host to in-depth discussions from local stakeholders across several key categories for climate action funding.

A look back at the 2023 ozone season
December 5, 2023 | Posted in Environment
Liberty Memorial with clouds and the skyline

The Kansas City region had more ozone alerts and more days with eight-hour ozone concentration exceedances during the 2023 ozone season than the region has experienced since 2012.

A new and improved RecycleSpot is here to help you recycle more and recycle better
December 4, 2023 | Posted in Environment
A girl looks through a cutout of a recycling symbol

RecycleSpot.org is the Kansas City metro area’s one-stop spot for recycling, reuse and waste reduction information. Now it has a new look, improved functionality and responsive design.

Get involved with the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
October 31, 2023 | Posted in Environment
A group of people at a business table

Community members and stakeholders are invited to participate in engagement opportunities and submit projects

Region secures $4.7 million grant to help nonprofits increase energy efficiency
October 30, 2023 | Posted in Environment
Person in wheelchair holding a book. Person standing holding a book. Two boys and a girl playing soccer.

New program will lower utility costs for local organizations, saving critical operational dollars

MARC seeks applicants for second cohort of Climate and Environment Council
October 25, 2023 | Posted in Environment
Sun setting through trees with tall grass in the foreground

The Mid-America Regional Council and Climate Action KC are looking for new members to join the 2024-2026 cohort of the Climate and Environment Council. 

Food Loss and Waste Reduction Action Plan now available
October 19, 2023 | Posted in Environment
Expired packaged produce in a dumpster

The comprehensive new plan aims to reduce food waste and create a more sustainable regional food system.

Building Energy Exchange KC celebrates graduation of second Rising Trades class
October 18, 2023 | Posted in Environment
Second graduating class for Rising Trades Cohort 2 standing with certificates
New website helps Kansas City region reduce food waste
September 19, 2023 | Posted in Environment
A person empties food scraps into a kitchen compost bin

Kansas City Food Wise is a new regional effort to make a sustainable food system a vital part of our future.

Counties compete in fall Plogtober cleanup
September 19, 2023 | Posted in Environment
MARC employees volunteering to clean up Berkley Riverfront Park

Seven county teams are looking for volunteers to become the area's "Top Ploggers".