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 Austin Resource Recovery Why did you decide to become a Zero Waste Block Leader? I have always been passionate about recycling and sustainable waste management. I love donating things to groups that can get the most benefit out of them. When
Sponsored Post – from Texas Disposal Systems Ever look around your house and wonder how you’ve accumulated so much stuff? The increased interest in year-round spring cleaning is building a movement of decluttering and compelling a growing wave of individuals getting rid of things. Just because an
Partner Post – Austin Creative Reuse Calling all you crafters out there! It’s time for another Reuse and Rethink Challenge from Austin Creative Reuse. Throughout the month of June, Austin’s favorite zero waste craft store is challenging folks to make the most amazing creation they can out of… film reels. Want to join
Sponsored Post – from Texas Disposal Systems If you’ve ever wondered why recycling matters, consider this: Americans generate a lot of trash. More than 200 million tons of garbage every year, to be exact. That’s enough waste to fill a football stadium from top to bottom. Twice
Partner Post – Austin Creative Reuse Calling all you crafters out there! It’s time for another Reuse and Rethink Challenge from Austin Creative Reuse. Throughout the month of May, Austin’s favorite zero waste craft store is challenging folks to make the most amazing creation they can out of… puzzle pieces. Want to
Sponsored Post – from Austin Resource Recovery Written By: Keri Greenwalt There has been a lot of talk about composting and how much material it can keep out of landfills, which is great for the environment and the City’s goal to reach Zero
Partner Post – Austin Creative Reuse Calling all you crafters out there! It’s time for another Reuse and Rethink Challenge from Austin Creative Reuse. Throughout the month of April, Austin’s favorite zero waste craft store is challenging folks to make the most amazing creation they can out of… keys. Want to
Sponsored Post – from Austin Resource Recovery Written by Susanne Harm Today’s backyard chickens are pampered pets… especially when compared to my Grandma’s hens. My Gram raised chickens out of necessity to feed her family. Raising chickens was about not going hungry. Gram’s chickens
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Meet Caroline Reck, Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Glass Half Full Theatre. Caroline is a puppeteer, and her theatre company creates original works about global issues using puppets and performers. To be clear, when
Sponsored Post – from Austin Creative Reuse Calling all you crafters out there! It’s time for another Reuse and Rethink Challenge from Austin Creative Reuse. Throughout the month of March, Austin’s favorite zero waste craft store is challenging folks to make the most amazing creation they can out of… plastic bottle caps and lids.
Sponsored Post – from Austin Resource Recovery Written by: Jennifer Denton Currently in about half of Austin Resource Recovery’s (ARR) curbside customers’ homes, the Curbside Composting program can change the way we think about household “waste.” By fall of 2019 nearly 75 percent
Sponsored Post – from the Central Texas Food Bank Looking to make a difference in the community? Here’s a way you can go the extra mile by rescuing food and delivering it to relief agencies so they can quickly get it to the one