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.
Spring has finally arrived. The flowers are blooming. The sun is shining. And your house is ready for a good old fashioned spring cleaning. Clear out the clutter (without sending anything to the landfill) by utilizing the Austin Reuse Directory. Created by the Austin EcoNetwork, and
Sponsored Post – from Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) The resource management industry has undergone many changes over the past year, with the industry changing as fast as the weather, especially as we move from winter into the spring season. The main shifts we’re seeing
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Materials Marketplace Did you know? Over 1.5 million pounds of trash and recycling were collected during SXSW in 2017. Want to help reduce that number? If you’re an entrepreneur or work for a business/nonprofit organization, you can sign up for the Austin Materials
Sponsored Post – HomeBiogas Introducing our newest AEN partner…HomeBiogas 2.0! HomeBiogas 2.0 is a backyard appliance that transforms food and pet waste into clean renewable energy and natural liquid fertilizer! With HomeBiogas 2.0 you can turn your waste into value while reducing your carbon emissions by up to six
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Materials Marketplace We’ve heard the saying one person’s trash is another person’s treasure—Thanks to the Austin Materials Marketplace, the age-old adage rings true for Austin businesses! For the past three years, Austin businesses and non-profits have been saving
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ensure a safe, healthy,
Sponsored Post – from Texas Disposal Systems What started as a small gesture 26 years ago to honor fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery with a trailer of wreaths placed by a handful of volunteers, Wreaths Across America (WAA) has grown into a national
Sponsored Post – from Austin Resource Recovery Did you know? Each year between October 1st and February 1st, owners of commercial buildings, multifamily properties, and food-permitted businesses in Austin are required to report compliance with the Universal Recycling Ordinance. (That’s our city’s rule about who has to recycle/compost and how
Did you recycle your Christmas tree with Austin Resource Recovery this year? Now’s the time to reap your reward. The city will be handing out free mulch (made from the ground up Christmas trees they collected at Zilker Park and from curbs across Austin) starting January 18th. All you have
Christmas trees are a beloved holiday tradition, but what happens to them when December is over? Give your tree a second life this year by recycling it! There are three ways for you to recycle your Christmas tree: If you’re an Austin Resource Recovery
Sponsored Post – from Texas Disposal Systems This sponsored post was written by Lauren Jones. Most likely, recycling is not on the top of your mind during the holiday season. But it should be. During this time of year, waste generation peaks and
Always wanted to raise backyard chickens? Austin Resource Recovery has just released the dates for loads of free backyard chicken keeping classes coming up in 2018. At the class, you’ll learn how chickens can serve as an excellent food source (with their eggs), as well as