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We’ve all seen the pictures of growing landfills and trash-filled oceans… But how do we go from a society that throws away 4.5 lbs a day to one that throws away nothing? That’s what we explore in our recycling + zero waste stories.

2024 - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

How To Make A Difference In 2024

Summary Our annual list of ways you can make a difference in the new year. Action Box Pick one of the action items below and make a positive impact on our local community in 2024! Looking for a way make a positive impact in 2024?

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Yard Trimmings - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Too Many Leaves & Branches For Your Compost Cart?

About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Resource Recovery, the city department whose mission is to achieve zero waste by providing excellent customer services that promote waste reduction, increase resource recovery, and support the City of Austin’s sustainability efforts.

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Curbside Composting
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Composting Could Be Coming To Multifamily Residences In Austin

About The Author This post was written by Kaiba White and sponsored by Public Ciitzen Texas, a local nonprofit advocacy organization that fights for clean energy & the environment. Action Box Click the badge above to learn more about Public Citizen Texas. This post is

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Composting Tips - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

If It Grows, It Goes… Into Your Green Composting Cart!

About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Resource Recovery, the city department whose mission is to achieve zero waste by providing excellent customer services that promote waste reduction, increase resource recovery, and support the City of Austin’s sustainability efforts.

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Zero Waste Business Rebate - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Ditch Single-Use Plastics… And Earn Money Doing It!

About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Resource Recovery, the city department whose mission is to achieve zero waste by providing excellent customer services that promote waste reduction, increase resource recovery, and support the City of Austin’s sustainability efforts.

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Reuse Directory - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Celebrate Fall With The Austin Reuse Directory

About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Resource Recovery, the city department whose mission is to achieve zero waste by providing excellent customer services that promote waste reduction, increase resource recovery, and support the City of Austin’s sustainability efforts.

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Recycling - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

How To Recycle Right In Austin

About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Resource Recovery, the city department whose mission is to achieve zero waste by providing excellent customer services that promote waste reduction, increase resource recovery, and support the City of Austin’s sustainability efforts.

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Balcones
Community News + Partner Posts
Ridwell

A Note From A Zero Waste Block Leader

About The Author This post is sponsored by Ridwell and written by Madison Madden. Ridwell is a local subscription pickup service that makes it easy to waste less. Action Box Click the badge above to sign up for Ridwell (and get one month free!). This

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Make Every Day Earth Day
Community News + Partner Posts
Ridwell

10 small actions you can take to make every day Earth Day

About The Author This post is sponsored by Ridwell and written by Kelly Shaffer. Ridwell is a local subscription pickup service that makes it easy to waste less. Action Box Click the badge above to sign up for Ridwell (and get one month free!). This

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Good Girls ATX
Community News + Partner Posts
GOOD group ATX

A Guide to Nurturing Your Wardrobe, Community and Creativity

About The Author This is a guest post written by Marcella Bechtel and Kara Wright of GOOD girls ATX, a local organization that’s building wardrobes that are GOOD for the planet and its’ people through events + education. Action Box Get tickets to attend GOOD

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Ridwell - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Become A Zero Waste Hero With Ridwell

About Ridwell This post is sponsored by our community partner, Ridwell, a subscription pickup service that makes it easy to waste less. Action Box Join the Ridwell community! Click the badge above to become a Ridwell member. This post is sponsored by Ridwell. All Austin

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Good News - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Counting Down Positive News Stories From 2021

Summary 2021 was quite the year. We’re counting down some of the more positive local news stories. Action Box Take some time to relax! Enjoy the holidays and we’ll see you in the new year! These past two years have been difficult (to say the

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