May 21, 2026

Kansas City, MO — A new wave of reuse is taking hold across the Kansas City metro, and it’s bringing cleaner communities and local jobs along with it. This spring and summer, Bold Reuse is expanding its reusable dishware systems across the region, pushing events toward more circular, low-waste operations. The growth is supported in part by a grant from the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Solid Waste Management District, enabling Bold Reuse to scale operations and meet rising demand for sustainable event solutions.

“The MARC Solid Waste Management District is excited to support Bold Reuse’s expansion at events across the region, advancing long-term waste reduction goals while strengthening the local economy,” said Nadja Karpilow, Senior Environmental Planner, MARC Solid Waste Management District. “We see a lot of potential in growing reuse systems that deliver environmental benefits while supporting our communities.”

Proven at KC’s Biggest Stages

Bold Reuse has already demonstrated what’s possible at Kansas City’s most iconic venues. At CPKC Stadium, home of the KC Current, and at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, Bold Reuse has replaced 379,500+ single-use items with durable, reusable alternatives that are collected, washed, and returned to service. These partnerships have helped two of KC’s most beloved sports franchises take meaningful steps toward zero-waste operations, proving that reuse at scale is not just possible, it’s practical.

Recent and upcoming partnerships include the Running of the Beds with Flourish Furniture Bank, along with major regional experiences such as Jazzoo, the FIFA Watch Parties at Central Bank Sporting Complex and in North Kansas City, and the Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

Amy Cox, Executive Director of Flourish says, “Flourish, Kansas City's only non-profit furniture bank, is where compassion meets sustainability. We reclaim more than 800 tons of furniture and home essentials from the landfill each year but have struggled with larger, community-facing events. With the help of Bold Reuse, we have been able to host several events where sustainability is top of mind for our guests. This partnership has really helped us lean into reuse in a way we were not able to accomplish prior.”

LOCAL JOBS. CLEANER COMMUNITIES.

As Bold Reuse expands its footprint across the region, it's not just diverting waste. It's also creating jobs right here in Kansas City. The organization's local wash hub requires skilled operations staff, logistics coordinators, and on-site event crews, providing steady, meaningful employment tied directly to the region's growing sustainability economy. Every new event partnership means more local hours, more community connections, and less single-use waste heading to area landfills.

"Events bring people together and offer a great opportunity to rethink waste as a community. With MARC SWMD's support, we're able to utilize reuse in more locations and empower organizers and attendees alike to take part in building a more sustainable system together." said Jay Raines, Bold Reuse Operations Supervisor in Kansas City.

Bold Reuse provides turnkey systems that replace single-use cups and foodware with durable, reusable alternatives that are collected, washed, and returned to service. This model reduces landfill waste, lowers event-related emissions, and offers a more circular approach to event operations.

ABOUT THE MARC SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT GRANT

The MARC Solid Waste Management District has supported regional recycling and reuse infrastructure since 1993, funding projects that reduce landfill-bound waste across Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, and Ray counties. Bold Reuse's $98,172 award in the 2026 grant cycle — the largest single-category investment MARC SWMD has made in reusable dishware capacity — will fund key infrastructure and logistics improvements, allowing Bold Reuse to serve more events simultaneously. Grant funding originates from Missouri's Solid Waste Management Fund, supported by a per-ton fee on solid waste disposal across the state.

GROWING ACROSS THE METRO

Bold Reuse supports a wide range of community events, nonprofit gatherings, and cultural celebrations throughout the metro, with a dedicated wash hub in Independence, MO. Recent and upcoming partnerships include:

Running of the Beds with Flourish - May 2

Independence Chamber Luncheon - May 20

Kansas City Symphony Celebration at the Station - May 24

Jazzoo - June 5

Kauffman Center Future Stages Festival - June 14

FIFA Watch Party at Central Bank Sporting Complex - June 16

KC Ethnic Enrichment Festival - August 21-23

As Kansas City continues to prioritize sustainability and waste reduction, Bold Reuse's expansion reflects a growing regional shift toward practical, scalable reuse — turning everyday events into opportunities for measurable environmental impact, measurable job creation, and measurably cleaner communities.

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ABOUT BOLD REUSE

Bold Reuse (Green Options PBC) is the largest reusable serviceware operator in U.S. sports and entertainment, operating across six markets in the US. The company provides a fully managed reusable cup service, including logistics, washing, and impact reporting to venues, teams, and operators committed to eliminating single-use waste. For more information, visit boldreuse.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Keli Schneider

Bold Reuse

press@boldreuse.com

816.739.6736