Midwest A&WMA

NEW DATE for our tour at URBAVORE! Join us Monday, November 6 for a tour of URBAVORE's urban farm and composting operations! Attendees, bring a bucket with you and take home some fresh compost! Register here: lnkd.in/g9qD9KXr $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

Join us Monday 10/30 for a tour of URBAVORE's farm and composting operations! They are the largest, longest standing urban farm in KC, and their composting site diverts 20,000 pounds of food waste every week. Register here: lnkd.in/g9qD9KXr $5 members/$15 non-members.

Nominations are being accepted for A&WMA's 2024 Honors & Awards! Recognize someone you know who has made a significant contribution to the environmental industry. View the criteria and submit your nomination today: awma.org/honors

We're kicking off our fall monthly meetings on September 20! Kristin Riott, Bridging The Gap's executive director, will be discussing the incredible benefits of trees to our environment & health! Free for A&WMA members & just $5 for non-members. lnkd.in/gJjzaxMg

The air quality index in the #KC region is currently orange, unhealthy for sensitive groups, as a result of smoke from wildfires in the north coming down behind the cold front. Monitor real-time air quality AQI with the @AIRNow app. ow.ly/nshg50PIn4w

Have you noticed the air quality over the past few weeks? We're experiencing higher-than-usual numbers of ozone alerts and exceedances. It's been rough! Check out this @MARCKCMetro blog with more info and steps you can take when an alert is issued 👉 bit.ly/3XwG36u

It’s #WorldEnvironmentDay! 💜 Help our planet and join in the global effort to #BeatPlasticPollution! ⁠ ♻️ Recycle glass: @rippleglass 🌎 Clean a river: @BTG_KC 🌳 Plant a tree or native garden: @DeepRootsKC 🥬 Compost: @CompostKC @MissouriOrganic⁠ @FoodCycleKC #KCCanCompost

What lies ahead for KC as the city aims to reach its net zero goal? Come to our 3rd Annual Climate Summit on 9/9 and find out! Early bird pricing is now open. REGISTER NOW and get in on the action now 👉 bit.ly/43f5J9J

We hope you can join us on the rooftop patio of Maloney's in Downtown Overland Park on June 15 for our annual summer social/happy hour! Connect with colleagues and enjoy appetizers and beverages provided by A&WMA! Please RSVP for this free event here: midwestawma.org/events/2023-su…

🧵Due to a fire at a Kansas City, KS recycling plant on the morning of May 19, some residents of Johnson County, KS may notice an odor in the air. Earlier this morning, a targeted NotifyJoCo message was sent notifying people of this situation. (1/4)

UPDATE: Health officials in Johnson County, Kansas, say a recycling plant fire in Kansas City, Kansas, could affect air quality Friday. kshb.com/news/local-new…

Thanks everyone who joined us yesterday for the tour at @Boulevard_Beer! We loved hearing about BLVD’s sustainability efforts in addition to learning about the brewing process!

Our 30th annual environmental conference is coming to the KC area on 5/2! Registration is currently open for attendees and sponsors! If you have a topic you'd like to speak on, we are still finalizing our agenda and may have room for you! midwestawma.org/conference

Attention students: This Thursday and Saturday is the FREE (+lunch provided!) virtual Student Climate Conference by The Midwest Climate Collaborative. Students can learn how to speak climate and make real change. Register here for this informative event 👉 adobe.ly/40ng55E

Ever wondered what happens to your glass after you toss it in a @rippleglass purple bin? Now's your chance to find out! Join us and Heartland AHMP February 23 for an inside look at the region's favorite glass recycler! Register for this free event here: midwestawma.org/events/ripple-…

Thanks @SustainableJCCC for an interesting campus sustainability tour this morning! We learned so much about the sustainability efforts that have been made at JCCC - thanks for all your work!

We’re looking forward to hosting this event on Wednesday - and there is still time to sign up! Folks in the KC area, please join us at Brewbakers for a networking happy hour! Info here: midwestawma.org/events/2022-fa…

Calling all Young Professionals and Students! Join us October 19th for a virtual workshop - Introduction to the Environmental Profession to learn from working professionals! Visit midwestawma.org/yp-workshop/ for more info and registration! @AirWasteYP

We’re excited to kick off our conference this afternoon! Come say hi to Jo and pick up your registration packet! #awmatechconkc

Registration is OPEN for our annual conference, May 3-4 at the Lenexa Conference Center! Featuring 1.5 days of the latest environmental information from our region’s regulators and experts. 🐦 Early birds register by 4/19 for a discount 🐦 Midwestawma.org/conference