Over the past decade, U.S. paint extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs have performed extremely well – collecting more than 70 million gallons of leftover paint with over 2,400 year-round locations currently (two-thirds of which are paint and hardware stores that have volunteered to serve as drop-off locations). The programs save governments millions of dollars each […]

Climate Action KC will be convening local government professionals to discover and discuss promising opportunities for collaboration. Attendees will discuss upcoming projects happening within their communities as well as longer term projects that could benefit from cost sharing, resource sharing or other coordination. We aim to maximize community benefit, stretch funding resources and accomplish more, […]

USGBC Central Plains and BE-Ex KC are collaborating to host a half day forum where industry leaders from all sectors unravel the intricacies of various financial mechanisms available for sustainable development, and how to tap into as many of them as possible. Are you aware of the potential funds available through IRA tax incentives, PACE […]

Learn the basics on electric vehicles and their infrastructure in a panel discussion and Q&A with speakers from Plug-In KC, an initiative of Climate Action KC and Evergy.  Panelists: Jamie Green, Plug-in KC, Jasmine Moore, PIKC Board Member and Senior Director of Sustainability and Impact at Earthjustice Julie Dietrich, Lead Program Manager at Evergy/Fleet Electrification […]

This FREE family-friendly environmental fair will show you how taking small steps to reduce your carbon footprint at home, school and work will help the environment and save money. Local businesses and nonprofits will provide information and items to help you live a more sustainable life. EXHIBITORS Exhibitors will educate attendees on the environmental impact […]

Are you a building owner, facilities manager or HR individual who wants to hear about the potential benefits of adding EV charging at your business? Join Plug-In KC for a webinar that will walk you through all the steps on how and why it makes sense to add EV charging at your business. Panelists: Jamie Green, PIKC; […]

Join Plug-In KC at Olathe Ford for a new twist on some college tailgating - EV style! Wear the gear from your favorite college team, test drive electric vehicles, and have your questions answered about making the switch. Enter to win a giveaway, receive information on rebates, tax credits and more.

Our fall festival (FF24) is starting to gel.  In addition to the tabling/speakers, we're scheduling a clothing exchange/repair cafe, a bookwalk event for kids, and a film screening scheduled upstairs after the fair. Tabling Organizations: Re.Use.Full, Missouri Green Party, Missouri Organic, KC Can Compost, Platte Land Trust, Suds Refillery, Citizens Climate Lobby, Greater KC Interfaith Council, Climate Action KC, Cultivate […]

Hard-Working Electric Vehicles: How Heavy Duty EVs can benefit industry and government Electric vehicles are proving their capability more and more every day. We’ll hear how EVs are adding high performance in the construction and industry spaces that you might not expect. Hear the experience from those in the field on how these fleets are […]

Whether it's an annual meeting at the office, an employee appreciation party or a Citywide festival, guests at special events are looking for composting services more and more. If you or someone you know is planning an event in 2025, it's time to think about a composting plan! Join Climate Action KC and KC Can […]

Share your Resilient Success Stories Join the Mid-America Regional Council and Climate Action KC for our annual showcase event, celebrating climate resiliency-focused policies, plans, projects or practices that are aligned with the KC Regional Climate Action Plan. Exemplary stories may focus on one or more categories: buildings and energy, sustainable transportation, urban greening, circular economy, […]