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.
VIDEO – Sustainable Film Panel Discussion
For those that weren’t able to attend last week’s panel discussion, you can now view the video of the event online. It is split into 3 parts, and available at the following links:
Sustainable Filmmaking Panel Discussion
Austin Film Meet & the Blue Theatre Present
Sustainable Filmmaking Panel Discussion
A FREE Unofficial SXSW panel
2nd Annual Women’s Clothing Swap- SUCCESS!
I just love win-win-win-win-win-win kinds of events, and the 2nd Annual Austin Women’s Clothing Swap was just that! With this one event:
- Over 500 Austin women got to update their wardrobes for free – super valuable in a tough economy
- Onsite seamstresses adjusted swap finds so ladies could go home with personalized fits
- We got to shake our booties and enjoy the melodies of numerous musical and drumming performers throughout the day
- Dozens of ladies got free hair trims from Supercuts
- Approximately 1 ton of clothing for Safeplace
- Fun raffle drawings highlighted generous local businesses
- Raised over $4,000 for Women for Women International and the Feminist Action Project
- Lots of bedding was collected for the animals at Emancipet.
You can stay in the loop about the latest happening’s with the Austin Women’s Swap by joining the Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/
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Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Job Description
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Job Description: http://www.affionpublic.com/positions/chief-sustainability-officer-austin-tx
City of Austin, TX
Chief Sustainability Officer
The City of Austin is seeking to fill the position of Chief Sustainability Officer. This executive position will report to the City Manager’s office and will work closely with city departments in the development, coordination, and administration sustainability policies and practices for the City of Austin. This position will be responsible for establishing a citywide sustainability program that includes assessing the impact of sustainability practices to the City and broad community at large, while balancing the City’s shared objectives for a healthy environment, an excellent quality of life, and continued economic vitality.
SXSW – Green Film Events
If the bizarre snowfall on Tuesday has left you a bit confused and disoriented, let me remind you that it is in fact almost March here in Austin, TX… and that means that South By Southwest i
Austin’s Wealth of Green Resources
What a Wealth of Green Resources we have here in Austin!
The Scoop on the VERY Interesting Recycling and Solid Waste Scene
Guides to Sustainable Filmmaking
In doing research to write this blog, I’ve reconfirmed my belief in two things:
Winter Series #4 – Other Stories to Be In – This Thursday – 7:00 PM – Habitat Suites Hotel
Participate in shaping Austin’s Future via the Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan provides broad-level guidance on how Austin will grow and develop into the future and contains "the council’s policies for growth, developm