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.
Remember when Austin had a plastic bag ban? Remember when it got overturned by the Texas Supreme Court? Today, we have a little update for you. State Representative Gina Hinojosa (who represents part of Austin in the state Legislature) just filed a bill that would allow Austin
It’s mid December, which means the stress of holiday gift shopping is in full swing. You know the drill. The hours spent running from store to store (or scrolling from site to site), all to find gifts that might end up in the trash bin
Sponsored Post – from Austin Resource Recovery Written by Thomas Nguyen This holiday season, join the City of Austin in a winter wonderland of fun ideas and memorable gifts that have the added bonus of being Zero-Waste friendly! What does it mean
Sponsored Post – from Texas Disposal Systems During the holiday season, waste generation soars as items like wrapping paper, ribbons, gift packaging, and excess holiday food waste items are discarded and sent to the landfill. The Environmental Protection Agency reports 25 million extra tons of
Sponsored Post – from Austin Creative Reuse Calling all you crafters out there! It’s time for another Austin Creative Reuse and Rethink Contest. But this month, they’re doing things a little differently. Instead of choosing a specific material for the challenge, Austin Creative Reuse is simply asking
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Office of Sustainability staff sat down with Tom Gleason, Senior Planner at Austin Resource Recovery, to learn more about the organics diversion component of the Universal Recycling Ordinance. The URO requires all food establishments
What role can businesses play in making Austin a better place to live? Can they leverage their voices and resources to make a positive impact? That’s the idea behind Good Work Austin, a new organization made up of socially-responsible, local businesses. At their official
Today, we’re going to talk about hope. And beauty. And art. Let’s face it, news headlines are often bad, especially when it comes to the environment. At times, the problems seem so big and overwhelming that it can be hard to figure out where
Sponsored Post – from Texas Disposal Systems November 1st marked the start of the 2018 holiday season and kick-started the planning and prepping for upcoming festivities. In addition to family, the holidays also center around another staple – Food! Whether it’s a freshly roasted
Calling all you crafters out there! It’s time for another Austin Creative Reuse and Rethink Contest. Throughout the month of November, Austin’s favorite zero waste craft store is challenging folks to make the most amazing creation they can out of… Bike parts. Want to join in on
Guest Post – from Austin Council Member Jimmy Flannigan’s Office What to do? What to do with that gallery of campaign yard signs poking out of your lawn? Why, recycle them, of course! Check out these Recycling Do’s and Don’ts (plus a few bonus hints) of
By 2050, there could be more plastic (by weight) than fish in the world’s oceans. Let that sink in for a moment. More plastic than fish. That’s why Austin has just decided to sign on to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, an