The Prairie Village Environmental and Recycling Committee will host a forum focused solely on environmental issues for mayoral candidates Eric Mikkelson and Serena Schermoly on Wednesday, October 3 . The
China’s new restrictions on imported trash have Johnson County cities scrutinizing plastics in recycling
China’s tighter restrictions on the amount of contaminants allowed in imported trash is shifting how Johnson County’s recyclables are processed, Megan England, Johnson County Solid Waste Management Committee member, explained
Roeland Park looking to reduce hurdles to incorporating solar panels on homes
Roeland Park residents wanting to incorporate solar panels into their homes may find the process easier in the future. Councilmembers signaled support during a recent workshop for removing a restriction
With new expenses charged by waste hauler, Shawnee Mission asks patrons to refrain from using school bins for personal recycling
Just a few years ago, the Shawnee Mission School District would receive a rebate from its waste hauler for the tons of recyclables collected from school properties. Those days, unfortunately,
KDHE will assess land near Lenexa parks for possible contamination from dry cleaner
By Jerry LaMartina The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will assess soil and groundwater at three sites in two Lenexa parks for possible contamination attributed to the Pride Cleaners
Mission Hills man carves the word ‘CLIMATE’ into yard in hopes of spurring action on environmental issues
Mission Hills resident, attorney and photographer Rusty Leffel has never been afraid to use the land adjacent to his home on Tomahawk Road for artistic expression. For years, the space
Roeland Park city council gives approval to incorporation of solar panels on 2 home projects
By Holly Cook The city council approved solar panel systems at two Roeland Park homes during last week’s city council meeting. The panel system on the 48th block of Neosho
Roeland Park gives preliminary OK to incorporation of solar panels on 2 home projects, councilmember wants to have panel restrictions reviewed
By Holly Cook At last week’s governing body workshop, the Roeland Park city council gave preliminary approval allowing the installation of solar panels at two homes located on the 48th
Annual environmental forum moving to Johnson County Arts & Heritage for 2017, will focus on coping with climate change
The annual community environment forum put on by the Kansas Natural Resources Council, Sierra Club Kansas Chapter and Johnson County Environmental Advocates is moving to the Johnson County Arts &
Area tomato breeder says he’s seen more and more signs of chemical damage on local garden plants
If you’ve noticed some odd development on your tomato plants or rose bushes in northeast Johnson County this spring, you’re not alone. Horticulturist and tomato breeder Keith Mueller says he’s
Concerns about political overtones prompt PV committee to reconsider 2017 Earth Fair theme
The political divisions that are still raw in the wake of November’s elections have prompted the Prairie Village Environmental Committee to come up with a new theme for its annual
11 Shawnee Mission schools awarded Kansas Green Schools grants
Eleven Shawnee Mission schools — including Briarwood Elementary, Crestview Elementary, Trailwood Elementary, SM East and SM North – will receive a combined $43,462 from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Looking to reduce burning, Merriam council advances idea of trial for city-wide limb pickup
As part of efforts to reduce the appeal of burning leaves and dead tree limbs in the city, the Merriam council on Monday directed staff to flesh out potential plans
The critters of the 2016 Prairie Village Earth Fair
A rainy morning gave way to a lovely midday in Prairie Village Saturday, setting the stage for the 15th annual Prairie Village Earth Fair at SM East. One of the
Back for 15th year, Prairie Village Earth Fair encourages people to ‘come to the green side’
A spring tradition for the SM East and Prairie Village communities returns on Saturday as the 15th annual Earth Fair returns to the high school’s grounds. This year’s fair theme