15 Jun Highlights from “Recycling for Churches”

On Tuesday, June 7th, Austin's Interfaith Environmental Network presented City of Austin Solid Waste Services Senior Planner, Woody Raine, in a discussion about recycling services and our City's vision for zero waste by 2040. Some highlights:

I. Congregations can subscribe to Recycling Services, today. Learn more:

• www.cityofaustin.org/sws/commercial_garbage.htm
• Or call 311 for service

II. The City offers free waste reduction consulting:

• www.cityofaustin.org/sws/commercial_wrap.htm

III. On the way to Zero Waste, the City begins its "Universal Recycling Ordinance":

• Fall 2012
• Commercial entities will be affected first

Learn more via the City of Austin Solid Waste Services Department (512) 494-9400, or by reading the rest of this blog on IEN's website. And, learn about Austin's only styrofoam recycler: here.

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Austin's Interfaith Enviromental Network welcomes those in faith communities in Central Texas who are interested in linking religious values and spirituality with environmental stewardship concerns. Visit our website to learn more: InterfaithEnvironment.org