Dead leaves and grass clippings clippings might look like just a heap of junk to be thrown in the trash, but yard waste can actually be a very valuable asset if you use your imagination. Gardeners, landscapers, businesses and parks all over Kansas City use recycled yard waste to make their outdoor landscapes beautiful, colorful and healthy. At Missouri... [Read more...]

“We can learn (to recycle) while we are young and continue it as adults, (which will make) our world better now and in the future,” ~ Savannah Rogers, 5th grade “I love to recycle because it saves the world so it won’t be dirty.” ~ Jane Marie Botts, 4th grade “(Recycling) is making a better place for stuff to live,” ~ Littia Elliott, grade... [Read more...]

We hope you've been enjoying International Compost Awareness Week. Have you bought any compost, or started your own bin at home? Whatever route you choose, know that composting is a beneficial and eco-friendly activity. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), compost can do all of the following: Reduce or eliminate the need for chemical... [Read more...]

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