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Tomorrow is National Stop Food Waste Day. According to the DNR, “Approximately 854,000 tons of food waste and scraps were sent to the state’s landfills in 2020.” That’s nearly 300 pounds per person living in Wisconsin. There are a few things you can do to help combat the carbon emissions that come from food waste! […]

Every step counts! A simple walk can kick-start healthy habits, leading to a longer, healthier life. Regular physical activity boosts your mood, gives you energy, and improves your quality of sleep. Who couldn’t use more of those in their lives! Build activity into your schedule and lifestyle so it doesn’t feel like a chore. Get

Earth Day originated in Wisconsin in 1970 and is now celebrated by more than a billion people worldwide. Small things you do can have a big impact on our planet.  “We often spend 40+ hours a week at work. When we create a company culture where sustainability is encouraged, having sustainable practices outside of work

Today is the last day of #NationalWorkZoneAwarenessWeek. When asking KL Director of Construction Services, Chris Ehlert, about what he wishes folks in the community understood about his experience in work zones, he had this to say: “From technology, to increased efficiencies, to better materials, to increasing environmental sensitivity…there’s been so many advancements to be proud

According to Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Transportation, a crash in a work zone happened every four hours last year! There were more than 2,100 work zone crashes in 2023. Those crashes injured more than 700 people and led to the death of nine people. KL Construction Engineer Jesse Schreiner reminds us: “Whether

Stay motivated! When you make time for physical activity, you are benefiting your mind, body, and heart. Aim to get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, spread throughout the week. Find a walking buddy and consider joining the KL Engineering team for the American Heart Association Heart Walk on September 14.

Spring is finally here–and you may see more orange cones on your daily commute. This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. It is everyone’s responsibility to drive, bike, and walk safely in work zones! When driving through a work zone, you can help make sure everyone gets home by paying attention and slowing down.

Unleash the power of pets! Playing with your pet has been shown to raise levels of the feel-good brain chemicals oxytocin and dopamine, creating positive feelings and bonding for both you and your pet. Whether it’s indoors or outside on a walk, you’ll be exercising without even realizing it! Increasing healthy habits will help you

Tomorrow, April 3rd, is National Walking Day and groups of people from our KL offices will be joining others nationwide in the American Heart Association’s #NationalWalkingDay by taking a 15-minute stroll around the neighborhood. Getting into this healthy habit will help you #MoveMore. It’s good for your heart and your soul. Won’t you join us?

Scott Cramer is on the ballot for the ACEC Wisconsin 2024-2025 Board of Directors election. As the Chief Operating Officer, Scott leads KL with deeply rooted integrity balanced with a drive to have fun. He is a natural born coach, keeping company initiatives on track, while holding true to KL’s core values. He brings over

Members of our KL Family helped their community last week. Nathan Rullman, Travis Goebel, Brian St. Vincent, Charlie Denu, Lance Williston, and Matt Regnier worked at the Habitat for Humanity build site in Oregon, WI. Two sets of twin homes are being built. They helped get some windows and soffit installed, scaffold built, and started

KL has been using Green Box composting services in our Madison office for the past year. During that time, we have diverted 636 pounds of food waste from the landfill! From a greenhouse gas equivalency standpoint, our composting efforts are equivalent to 4.2 urban tree seedlings grown for 10 years. These composting efforts are also