April is Earth Month

The average person in the Kansas City metro area throws out about 7 pounds of waste every day. Most of this waste is recyclable, reusable or compostable. RecycleSpot offers these resources to help you recycle more and recycle better:

• A search feature to find a convenient location to donate or recycle hundreds of items.
• Downloadable resources, like the Recycle Better flier, to visualize which items go in your curbside recycling bin and the Recycle Plastics Better flier to learn which plastic items can be recycled.
• Listings of recycling and solid waste services in communities across the nine-county region.
• Detailed information on how to recycle just about anything found in your home, garage and yard.
• Free resources to start or improve your workplace recycling program.

Food waste increases greenhouse gas emissions, wastes water and energy, damages ecosystems, and takes up valuable landfill space. Reducing food waste is one of the most effective ways people and communities can lower their environmental footprint. 

Kansas City Food Wise is a regional effort to reduce food waste, increase access to healthy food, and build a sustainable food system that benefits us, our community and our planet. 

Fewer cars on the road mean fewer emissions entering the air and waterways. WAY TO GO connects you to alternatives to driving alone, such as transit, walking, biking, carpooling or vanpooling. 

Users can log sustainable trips and track carbon emissions reduced, money saved and even calories burned. Seeing the impact of these small daily choices can help reinforce long‑term, sustainable habits.

Connect with others and make a difference in our region by attending an event with an eco-minded local organization.

Earth Month events

From community recycling events to native plant workshops, the RecycleSpot calendar features a variety of events to get involved in Earth Month celebrations. 

Participate in the food system

Get involved in our local food system by exploring the events, volunteer opportunities and jobs shared on KC Food Wise.