Social Responsibility and Sustainability
At KC Ventures, sustainability is not a side project. It is part of how we decide what to build, who we work with, and how we ship every order. We are a small team, but every venture under our umbrella aims to create useful things with a lighter footprint and a longer life.
KC Ventures Group is a small Bay Area team of builders, makers, and consultants who care about how everyday products are made and used.
Why Sustainability Matters To Us
KC Ventures grew out of family businesses, late-night projects, and classes we took together at San José State University. We both grew up in the Bay Area and work across trades, families, and companies here. That means the choices we make about materials, vendors, and people affect the same communities we call home.
We work across construction, 3D printing, consulting, content, and coaching. On paper those look very different, but they all share the same question: can we deliver quality work without treating resources as disposable? This page shares where we are today and the commitments we are making going forward.
Our Sustainability Pillars
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Make Better, Not More
We focus on small batch production, on demand printing, and services that solve real problems. If something does not add value for our customers or community, we do not make it.
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Design For Second Life
Misprints, scrap parts, and leftover materials are sorted, cleaned, and either reworked into new products or responsibly recycled. When a part is not perfect, it is not trash. It is a new starting point.
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Waste Less In Every Project
From how we estimate construction jobs to how we pack and ship a single lure, we look for ways to reduce offcuts, prevent rework, and send less to landfill. We would rather spend more time planning than more money hauling away waste.
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Be Transparent And Keep Learning
We are not a certified sustainability lab, and we do not have everything figured out. We share what we are trying, what is working, and what still needs improvement so customers and partners can make informed choices.
HOW OUR VENTURES PUT THIS INTO PRACTICE
Explore the range of services we offer to elevate your business.
Product and 3D Printing Ventures
SeeCubed Labs, Wake n Bait, Latte and Friends
Construction and Field Services
Danny Tran Construction, JT Excavation
Coaching, Media, and Consulting
Coach Kevin, KCV Studios, Crew With Views, Smart Monkey Consulting
Materials, Packaging, and Shipping
We treat materials as a resource, not a disposable expense. For 3D printed parts and small products we:
When we need new packaging, we prefer recyclable paper, cardboard, and mailers without unnecessary coatings. We avoid single use plastic fillers whenever we can, and we are testing more reusable and refill style packaging for future product lines.
People, Safety, and Community
Sustainability is also about how people are treated. KC Ventures is a small team, but we want every project and job site to reflect our values.
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Follow safety requirements on construction and excavation projects so crews, neighbors, and inspectors can go home safe.
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Pay fairly for specialized skills and respect the time of everyone who helps bring a venture to life.
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Aim for inclusive spaces in our content, coaching, and events so more people can see themselves in the work we do.
As we grow, we plan to dedicate more hours and budget to community partnerships, mentorship, and youth programs that connect creativity, trades, and technology.
What We Are Still Working On
We are proud of the progress so far and we also know there is more to do. Our next focus areas include:
Track Real Waste Diversion
We are building better ways to measure how much material we reuse, recycle, or send to landfill so future goals are based on real numbers instead of guesses.
Test Better Materials
We are exploring more recycled, bio-based, and locally sourced materials that still meet performance and safety requirements for construction and product use.
Share More Supplier Details
We want to be clearer about where key materials and services come from and how our partners approach sustainability in their own work.
Set Clear Yearly Goals
We are creating a simple set of yearly sustainability goals that we can track, learn from, and share with customers and our community.
How You Can Partner With Us
Good sustainability work is collaborative. If you have ideas, resources, or feedback, we want to hear them. Every project, from a single print job to a full build, is a chance to make our shared choices smarter.