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OPKS Recycling Extravagana this Saturday!

The City of Overland Park will host its annual Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, April 28. This is a great opportunity to make sure that your recyclables, old clothes and even used building materials get a second life.

More information at http://www.opkansas.org/Events/Recycling-Extravaganza .

Gardening on a (space) budget

Spring is here, and that means it's time to plant your vegetable garden. If you're limited on space or simply don't want to take on the work of a larger garden, consider planting a container garden. The KSU Extension Office has all the information you need to get started.

To learn more, visit: http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/hort2/mf2873.pdf

Johnson County Goes Platinum!

It's official: Johnson County Government has its first certified LEED Platinum building. The Youth and Family Services Center at 910 W. Spruce St. in Olathe has earned this designation, which is the highest rating given by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Learn more at: http://bocc.jocogov.org/story/new-johnson-county-building-certified-leed-platinum

Planning an event? Make sure it offers recycling!

Whether you're hosting a family picnic, neighborhood block party or community festival, Keep Kansas City Beautiful (KKCB) can help you reduce waste and make your event environmentally friendly. This program has a stock of 75 event recycling containers that can be rented for events both large and small.

Visit http://www.kkcb.org/egap.php?id=140 to learn more.

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