Job: Paint Dept. Manager for Eco-Wise
Current opening for Paint Dept. Manager at Eco-Wise:
-Full 40hr wk position, some weekends
February 28, 2012
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Nuances of Water Conservation and Use
Sierra Club posted our Conservation Committee bit on water conservation yesterday, and I wanted to take some time to write a bit more about the nuances of policy on that. Specifically, how we
February 28, 2012
Water Conservation A Must
Austin prides itself on stewardship of the environment, and yet we have fallen behind in the critical area of water conservation.
February 27, 2012
Digest 2/26: Social Psych, Oil Prices, Oil Profits, New Jobs, Obama Making History
Since starting my own blog in October, I've been writing as often as possible on economy, environment, climate, and culture.
February 27, 2012
Urinetown, The Musical – Playing at Center Stage TX: 2/17 – 3/4
Urinetown, The Musical
It’s a Privilege To Pee!
February 23, 2012
February 23, 2012
Clean EnergY-Factor: Women in Clean Energy
On April 11th, the Renewable Energy Student Association (RESA) at ACC will be collaborating with the Center for Students for Political Studies to host this all day event with presentations,
February 23, 2012
All the Right “in.gredients”: Update on Austin’s Eagerly-Awaited Zero-Waste Grocery Store
The other day I found myself wondering, “So when IS that package-free, zero-waste grocery store in.gredients supposed to be opening?”
February 23, 2012
February 20, 2012
How Much do US Senators cost?
What's perhaps most amazing about today's Oil & Gas lobbying is how little the industry spends in Washington, given its Read More »
February 13, 2012
Volunteer with Funky Chicken Coop Tour
In addition to the coop owners who open their homes and coops to visitors,
February 13, 2012