Welcome to The Austin Common news feed. This is where you’ll find all the latest, up-to-date info about what’s happening around town. Explore by topic, type, or just scroll through it all by looking at the “latest posts” section at the bottom of the page.
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“Now, Forager”: Food for Thought
Earlier this month, I jumped on a chance to attend the Austin Film Society’s “Now, Forager” Dinner with filmmakers Jason
How to THRIVE in the Fierce Austin Summer
Well, it's official — the summer heat has begun in earnest. On Tuesday the mercury hit 109. Whew! And it's only June.
JOB: Texas Parks and Wildlife Student Internship Program
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ENOUGH, Already!
Austin Energy is proposing a multi-tiered rate structure that rewards conservation and charges a premium for high-volume use. It sure seems reasonable to me.
Vote for Sustain Center to Win a $250,000 Grant
Reclaimed Space is about constructive building. We’re focused on reversing the impact new building is having on our natural environment, resources and society.
Texas Climate & Carbon Exchange is open!
Until we can help corporations and cities see the dollars, sustainability won't make sense.
Creating A Ripple Effect on Watershed Issues
This spring the city of Austin Watershed Protection in a joint effort with Keep Austin Beautiful and Austin Parks and Recreation adopted a passive approach to managing our creeks and streams.
JOB: Environmental Review Specialist Senior
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“Unusual” Austin Recycling Resources
IEN member extraordinaire, Mr. David Hogan, has assembled two graphics to help us all recycle more.
How to Create an Eco-Friendly Wedding
As I set out to plan my wedding, my stomach couldn’t help but turn as I realized how much waste we’d be generating from the decorations, programs, travel and the list goes on.