Kansas City, Missouri, non-profit KC Can Compost is making strides to make composting and recycling easier for residents. They have partnered with city leaders to introduce new composting smart cans, which serve as dropoff spots for unused food. The smart cans utilize technology to prevent the wrong items from being deposited, helping to reduce methane gas emissions from food waste in landfills.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first three smart cans was held at the Greg Klice Community Center, with plans to install five more in the next two months. Users will need to download a free mobile app to unlock the cans, which resemble mail collection bins. KC Can Compost director Kristan Chamberlain highlighted the environmental benefits of diverting food waste from landfills.
The non-profit partners with Kansas City’s Departments of Public Works and Neighborhoods to expand composting efforts. Chamberlain emphasized the need to control contamination rates as they reach more people with this innovative technology. Kansas City Manager Brian Platt expressed hope for a significant decrease in waste going to landfills within 10 years, thanks to efforts like these smart cans.
Individuals interested in having a smart can in their neighborhood can reach out to KC Can Compost for more information. As of now, the composting dropoff points are located at the Greg Klice Community Center, Roanoke Community Center, and Kansas City River Market. The organization aims to make composting and recycling more accessible and efficient for all in Kansas City.
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