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Living Green
"Living Green" is a public service campaign to raise awareness of environmental issues affecting all of us. NBC Action News is proud to take a broadcast leadership role on this important topic. "Living Green" will inform our viewing audience what they can do to lessen their impact on our environment. In addition, our award-winning news team will profile leading Kansas City businesses offering "green" solutions to environmental conscious consumers. The goal is to improve our community by informing and educating Kansas Citians on how to live greener and the positive impact it will make on all of us. NBC Action News thanks our presenting sponsors for helping bring "Living Green" to our viewers.
Our Living Green Sponsors
Kansas City Buick Pontiac GMC LMA | Website

The Kansas City Buick Pontiac GMC LMA is a local marketing association dedicated to providing dependable, fuel efficient cars and trucks to the greater Kansas City area. The Buick Pontiac LMA is a committed advocate of greener, more eco-friendly vehicles for today, tomorrow and future generations. For more information, visit us online at www.kcpontiac.com, www.kcbuick.com or www.kcgmc.com.

Johnson County, Kansas | Website

Since its inception, Johnson County has been a place where people want to live, work, and raise a family – a Community of Choice. With a national reputation for excellence, Johnson County exhibits the hallmarks of a great community: ample parkland and open spaces; cultural amenities and a low crime rate; a well-designed and maintained infrastructure grid; transportation corridors; award-winning schools and excellent libraries; and distinctive neighborhoods that welcome people, whether they’ve lived here for decades or just moved in.

A 2007 Citizens’ Survey reported that the County’s efforts to protect the environment should be among the services receiving the most emphasis over the next two years. The County’s leaders and professional staff have responded to their residents’ preferences, and are changing the way government does business – through leadership, commitment and action.

McCownGordon Construction | Website

At McCownGordon, we’re passionate about ensuring a more livable, sustainable world. That’s why we have committed to making a difference through environmental practices. From office and construction site recycling to initial site selection and wind power, we have the knowledge and project experience to build sustainably, in big ways and small. This knowledge allows us to offer the leadership and expertise vital to the creation of a sustainable community, and the experience and wisdom to find the right solutions for each project. We will do everything in our power to preserve our environment – not only for ourselves, but for every project we have the opportunity to be a part of.


Burns & McDonnell | Website

WE DO WORK THAT MATTERS, EVERY DAY
From airports to refineries, power plants to water treatment facilities, military bases to electrical distribution, we deliver planning, design and construction expertise that creates the results our clients expect. And our culture empowers every employee-owner to fulfill our mission: Make our clients successful.

At Burns & McDonnell, our multi-disciplined staff of more than 2,500 employee-owners is focused on our clients' success in every facet of the projects in which we are engaged. As a 100 percent employee-owned firm, each of us has a vested interest in the success of every project and client. More than 80 percent of our projects come from repeat clients. They know our mission is to serve them well, and they know that they are dealing with concerned owners in every aspect of our relationship.

As members of the U.S. Green Building council, we promote involvement and understanding of trends and technology while tailoring our designs for facilities suitable for LEED® certification. Regardless of whether certification is your goal, Burns & McDonnell will provide designs that incorporate efficiency, maintainability and value, based on evidence that incorporating sustainable design is economical as well as ecological.

Visit our web site at www.burnsmcd.com.


Butler Manufacturing Company | Website

BUTLER OFFERS SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SOLUTIONS
Butler Manufacturing Company designs and manufactures precision-engineered steel building systems for commercial and industrial applications. As a member of the USGBC, Butler is committed to offering products that enhance energy efficiency, provide long life cycles, and can earn points toward LEED® certification. To learn more, visit Butler at www.butlermfg.com/green.


A & B CARSTAR

A & B CARSTAR was founded on the principle of raising the standards of the collision repair industry. A & B CARSTAR owned repair centers must meet strict requirements concerning quality of work, training and customer satisfaction. Quality repairs combined with an exceptional warranty and excellent customer service give A&B CARSTAR repair centers an unbeatable 95 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Kansas City A & B CARSTAR locations are leading the industry with:
  • Environmentally friendly paint
  • Five-year nationwide warranty
  • Rental Car Assistance
  • Insurance relationships with every major carrier
  • Financing options
  • Incentive for referrals
  • Partnerships with local companies
  • Industry certified technicians

24/7 1-800-CARSTAR - Relax. We'll take it from here.

Kansas City Power & Light | Website

Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L) is a leading regulated electric utility in the Midwest. KCP&L is committed to providing our community with clean, reliable electricity now and in the future. Our comprehensive energy plan will help us achieve that goal and meet our customers' growing energy demand. The plan includes infrastructure improvements, environmental upgrades to existing plants, a wind energy facility and energy efficiency and demand response programs. These programs help both business and residential customers use energy more wisely, which generates less electricity and helps protect our environment.




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