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.
Sponsored Post – from Texas Disposal Systems At Texas Disposal Systems (TDS), we strive to make a positive and lasting impact on the future by helping schools manage and divert waste to beneficial uses. That’s why we created the TDS Eco Academy, a program that
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore Have you ever been to the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore? It’s an amazing place that resells donated building materials, furniture, appliances, and fixtures in working condition (both new and used) from remodeling jobs, business
From the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore – It’s the new year, which means it’s New Year’s Resolution time. If you made a promise to clear out the clutter, then the Habitat for Humanity ReStore is here to help. They’re asking you to donate any
Sponsored Post – from Texas Disposal Systems As of October 1st, Austin’s Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) requires food-permitted businesses over 15,000 square feet to ensure their employees have convenient access to organics diversion services. From there, the program will slowly roll out and be applicable
Happy Halloween! That means lots of tasty treats, scary costumes, and of course pumpkins. But what happens with all of those pumpkins on November 1st, when the trick-or-treating is over? Often times, they just end up in the trash. The Compost Coalition is hoping to
Sponsored Post – from Austin Resource Recovery Local artist Calder Kamin is all about taking care of the environment. With a deep love of nature and its diversity, Calder is using her artwork to question the impact humans have on the environment. Lately, her
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Are you an entrepreneur looking to make a social impact? Here’s a great opportunity for you. Participate in the [Re]Verse Pitch Competition and help solve both an economic and environmental challenge. Here’s how it works – Local companies and institutions will pitch their surplus and byproduct materials and you, the
Sponsored Post – with the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore There are lots of reasons to love the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Not only are they our newest AEN Partner, but they also work hard everyday to reduce waste in Austin, all while creating affordable home ownership opportunities
Sponsored Post – with Texas Campaign for the Environment Are you ready to party like it’s 1991? That’s the theme of this year’s Trash Makeover Challenge, presented by Texas Campaign for the Environment. This annual fashion show brings together designers and artists from throughout Texas in a
After months of negotiations and meetings, the City of Austin has a budget. Last week, City Council approved a $3.7 billion budget for the 2016/2017 fiscal year, which begins on October 1st. The general fund (which pays for police, fire, libraries, parks, etc) is $970 million.
Did you know? The City of Austin makes its own compost. It’s called Dillo Dirt and it’s made from yard trimmings collected curbside from Austin Resource Recovery customers, combined with treated sewage sludge. (Don’t worry about the sludge. During the composting process it’s heated to a
The ever-important negotiations over the City of Austin’s budget are now starting to heat up. Late last month, the city’s Budget Office released a draft proposal for the city’s $3.7 billion budget for the new fiscal year, which begins on October 1st. For a refresher on what