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 Texas Disposal Systems Beginning October 1st, Austin’s Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) will require all food service enterprises to ensure their employees have convenient access to organics diversion services. The ordinance supports Austin’s Zero Waste goal by requiring food permitted
You’ve seen the headlines. Zebra mussels have infested Lake Travis. But what does that really mean? What impact is that having on our beloved waterways? Earlier this month, volunteers with the annual Lake Travis Cleanup got a glimpse into the extent of the problem. Each year, hundreds of
Any Project Runway fans out there? This event is pretty much your dream come true. The annual Trash Makeover Challenge is this Saturday, September 22nd from 6pm to 10pm at the AFS Cinema. Fashion designers from all over the country will be competing to design the best garments made out of
Just because the Texas Supreme Court struck down Austin’s plastic bag ban doesn’t mean the fight is over. Late last month, Austin City Council passed a resolution instructing the city manager to work with city staff and volunteer advisory commissions to encourage retailers to continue to honor the ordinance… despite
Sponsored Post – from Austin Resource Recovery By: Alexandra Mascareno Have a seat at your favorite restaurant and what do you see? Silverware enveloped in neatly folded linens, a tiny centerpiece with fresh flowers, cute dinner plates and ice cold water. You take
Sponsored Post – from HomeBiogas Ever have dreams of ditching your belongings and leaving it all behind for the open road? Salivate over the idea of selling your house and downsizing into your very own tiny home? Then the Tiny House and Simple Living
There’s still time to make a difference in your local community! This is your friendly reminder that the city’s annual budget process is not over yet… which means there is still time to make your voice be heard. Wait. What’s the city’s budget again?
Right now, there are a few thousand dockless bikes and scooters on the streets of Austin from several different companies – Lime, Bird, Pace, GOAT, JUMP, Spin, VeoRide. But what happens to all of those bikes/scooters if one of these companies goes out of
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability It’s the end of the summer and time for kids to head back to school. So how do you combine school’s three R’s of reading, writing and ‘rithmetic with the planet’s three R’s of reduce, reuse, and recycle? We all
Sponsored Post – from HomeBiogas This blog was written by Caleb Crow, an Austinite who is getting the HomeBiogas system set up in his own backyard. Sure, you’re green, drive a hybrid, eat vegan, and solar power your learning thermostat, but do you
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ensure
Sponsored Post – from Austin Creative Reuse This post was created to help teachers and parents reduce waste in the classroom. It was written by Bernadette Noll and Jessica Martinez. Students need adult models and they need to be empowered to make the