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Sponsored Post – from Earth Day ATX Calling all musicians! Earth Day ATX is looking for local singer-songwriter solo and duo artists (of all genres) to perform during the festival. Each selected artists will be paid $50 for a 20 minute set. To submit your act for consideration, please email music@earthdayaustin.com.
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 a safe, healthy,
Sponsored Post – Earth Day ATX This post was written by Janis Bookout (Earth Day ATX Outreach Manager), with contribution from Shane Johnson First, I apologize for the title. Once I thought of it, I couldn’t shake it. (Another bad pun, sorry.) It came
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Whether you’re an established green business, or just getting started, the Austin Green Business Leaders program can help you protect what is great about our city. Since the program launched in 2012, it
When it comes to issues as big and global as climate change, it can be difficult to figure out where you come into play. How can you make a difference? How can you take action in your own community? That was the topic of conversation
Sponsored Post – from Austin Resource Recovery Did you know? Each year between October 1st and February 1st, owners of commercial buildings, multifamily properties, and food-permitted businesses in Austin are required to report compliance with the Universal Recycling Ordinance. (That’s our city’s rule about who has to recycle/compost and how
Did you recycle your Christmas tree with Austin Resource Recovery this year? Now’s the time to reap your reward. The city will be handing out free mulch (made from the ground up Christmas trees they collected at Zilker Park and from curbs across Austin) starting January 18th. All you have
Christmas trees are a beloved holiday tradition, but what happens to them when December is over? Give your tree a second life this year by recycling it! There are three ways for you to recycle your Christmas tree: If you’re an Austin Resource Recovery
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 a safe, healthy, vibrant
Always wanted to raise backyard chickens? Austin Resource Recovery has just released the dates for loads of free backyard chicken keeping classes coming up in 2018. At the class, you’ll learn how chickens can serve as an excellent food source (with their eggs), as well as
It’s finally here! We’ve been working hard on an exciting new project for several months now and we’re happy to announce that the Austin Reuse Directory is now live. So what is the Austin Reuse Directory? The Austin Reuse Directory is a project from the Austin EcoNetwork, supported by Austin Resource
With the holiday season in full swing, there’s pressure from television, commercials, and social media to purchase the perfect gift for every single person you know. Well, we’re here to help you take a step back from the madness. You don’t need to spend a