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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.

Zero Waste Survey

Just a reminder: you have until June 30th to participate in the Zero Waste
Survey.

Joyce Basciano, VP (Programs)

Austin Neighborhoods Council

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What’s your take on Zero Waste?

The City of Austin recently passed a resolution approving Zero Waste as a
comprehensive way to manage the nearly one million pounds of waste going
into our landfills each year. To achieve Zero Waste goals, the City is
striving for a 20% reduction in the amount of waste sent to landfills by
2012, a 75% reduction by 2020, and a 90% reduction by 2040. In order to

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June 25, 2009

Clear Clutter While Protecting the Environment with E-Waste Recycling

If your home is anything like mine, you have them. The old cell phones stashed in a desk drawer. The leftovers from computer upgrades tucked away in a closet. The hand-me-down TVs sitting in the corner of the garage. These obsolete electronics are known collectively as e-waste and they can take over your storage if you aren’t careful.

But this weekend you can bust your clutter while also ensuring that the metals and other toxic elements in these items don’t harm the environment.

On Saturday, June 20 from noon until 6:00 PM eco International will be collecting electronic items for recycling. The free recycling area will be located at the 1890 Ranch Shopping Center in Cedar Park. The 1890 Ranch Shopping Center is located at 1335 East Whitestone Blvd, which is the corner of Highway 183A and Whitestone Blvd (also known as FM 1431).

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June 18, 2009

June 28 Deadline to Submit Video in Search for Next Don’t Mess with Texas TV Commercial – Car2Can

AUSTIN, Texas—Texans have until June 28 to submit their video in search for the next Don’t Mess with Texas commercial. The winning video will air during prime-time television.

The idea behind Car2Can™, a first-ever video contest by Don’t Mess with Texas®, is creatively showing how to get trash from cars to trashcans instead of the side of Texas roadways.

The grand-prize winner’s video will air during prime-time television this summer, and the winner will also receive a $500 Wal-Mart gift card.

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June 17, 2009