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Want to be more sustainable this year? 30 simple ways to have a more eco-friendly lifestyle
By Bree Walter As January comes to a close, I’m finding myself re-evaluating my New Year resolutions. My overly ambitious self usually wants to commit to everything, but I’ve learned over the years that a giant list of giant goals more often ends up dusty, not done....
Community Partnership with UMKC Students Leads to Innovative Ideas for Re.Use.Full
Earlier this year in spring, undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) created a project prototypes and marketing materials that the Re.Use.Full team has started using to strengthen their work in Kansas City. Using their...
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...
Startland News covers Re.Use.Full’s mission to connect donors and nonprofits
Learn about our founder and how your nonprofit can get more in-kind donations Startland News recently covered the launch of Re.Use.Full with an interview with our founder, Leslie Scott about how she hopes to connect more donors with KC-area nonprofits. Read All about...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
