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.
How do you take an industry that’s responsible for producing 18,000 pounds of trash a day (in Austin alone) and make it more sustainable? That’s the question local activists, designers, and businesses sought to answer during Austin’s very first Sustainable Fashion Week, held earlier this
When it comes to the environment, we spend a lot of time talking about things like energy, transportation, and food. These industries have major consequences on both our climate and our natural world. But there’s another important industry that often gets overlooked in these conversations…
After five years in business, Austin’s zero waste grocery store, in.gredients, is closing its doors on Friday. On its Facebook page, in.gredients said the following… “To be honest, we’re heartbroken. But don’t lose heart. For over five years, we have diverted waste from landfills, supported local
Sponsored Post – from HomeBiogas 2.o Looking for a way to reduce the amount of waste you throw to the landfill? This weekend is the perfect opportunity learn more about HomeBiogas 2.0, an appliance that recycles food waste into cooking gas. The HomeBiogas team will be
Sponsored Post – from Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) At TDS, we consider it an honor to play a role in protecting the environment of our home state of Texas. We as neighbors and fellow Texans depend on its natural resources – and they,
The wait is over. Curbside composting is coming to 38,000 new Austin households this summer. Over the past few years, Austin Resource Recovery has been rolling out curbside composting services bit by bit. Currently, 52,000 households have access to the service, with the goal
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,