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FeedKC and Two Problems that Solve Each Other

FeedKC and Two Problems that Solve Each Other

We’ve all heard the saying “there’s no free lunch.” It turns out, it’s not quite true. In fact, FeedKC has helped to give thousands of fresh, nutritious meals to hungry people at no cost!  What is FeedKC? In short, it’s a project that aims to connect excess food...

Top 5 Sustainability Measures in the Home

Top 5 Sustainability Measures in the Home

Sustainability measures within the home are an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint and make an impact on our environment. Reducing your carbon footprint can seem overwhelming at first. Making small, simple changes allows you to see the benefits in real-time. Here...

Aging in place the sustainable way

Aging in place the sustainable way

by Beth Webb, Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity is located in Independence, Mo. We are a member of Habitat for Humanity, International, which organization is known for building decent, safe and affordable places to live....

Donors de-cluttered for good at first-ever Un-Dumpster Day

Donors de-cluttered for good at first-ever Un-Dumpster Day

An estimated 250 donors gave their bikes, books, clothing, furniture, games and other gently used household items at the first-ever Un-Dumpster Day on Saturday, June 4. The event was hosted by South-Broadland Presbyterian Church at 7850 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, Mo....

Giving in a Time of Loss

Giving in a Time of Loss

Although, especially at first, it can feel like a heavy responsibility, it’s not so much the actual task of rehoming and repurposing things that is challenging. It’s the emotional attachments we have to the items and accepting what letting go of the stuff truly means.  

Just Like Bob Barker Always Said

Just Like Bob Barker Always Said

Chances are, if you got your dog or cat from a shelter or rescue, they were already fixed before you got them. But seeing as how this is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, we'd like say a few words about the benefits of getting your pet fixed for those folks whose pets came...

First In-Person Event! Finding Creative Reuses for Tin Cans!

Photo by Pamela Callaway on Unsplash For the past few years, environmental advocates and companies around the world have tried to reduce plastic consumption and plastic production because of its harmful impact on the Earth. Aluminum cans seem to be a good alternative...

Recovering, discovering, and leaning in to less

Recovering, discovering, and leaning in to less

By Bree Walter Last fall I survived a near-fatal car accident. I was seriously injured and spent months recovering. It was during this time that “the excess” in my life no longer seemed important; I began valuing experiences and my time so much more than material...

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