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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.

Award Winning Displays at 2010 Austin Green Living Expo

Announcing Award Winning Displays from the 2010 Austin Green Living Expo

Kudos to all the wonderful exhibits we had at last month’s Austin Green Living Expo. The event was so comprehensive and we were very pleased with all that the show had to offer.  The event was educational, enlightening as well as fun!  AND TASTY!!  So much good food!  Again thanks to all the vendors that came together to create such a wonderful event.  We look forward to the 2011 event which will continue to grow and expand.  (More on that in a minute)

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May 17, 2010

City Composting Rebates Available!

The City of Austin Solid Waste Services Green30 Challenge program is encouraging people to downsize their garbage carts and start composting.  They will rebate 75% off up to $75 of any compost system purchased between April 22 and August 15, 2010 if the customer: 1.    Has a 30-gallon garbage cart (the smallest) or downsizes to 30 gallons (call 3-1-1 to arrange);
2.    Completes a compost class (see austinrecycles.com for class schedule) at selected farmer’s market events, and
3.    Submits the receipt for an eligible compost system along with the appropriate rebate application form http://www.microbialearth.com/sites/default/files/images/green30_composting_rebate_app.pdf

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April 29, 2010