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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
Holiday season is officially here, which means one thing – holiday parties. In Austin, December is always jam-packed with more celebrations than you could ever even have time to attend, so we decided to make things a little easier for you. Look below for a list of
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Meet Leanne Valenti, owner of Bento Picnic — a local Austin food business founded in 2015. At Bento Picnic, Leanne and her team create fresh, Japanese-inspired meals for Austinites to enjoy. They put a lot of thought into
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability In the heart of downtown sits a former power plant that once served as the sole power source for the City of Austin. In its heyday, the Seaholm Power Plant could produce up to
Are you a business owner who is worried about how to comply with the URO (Universal Recycling Ordinance)? Do you need advice for how to effectively provide recycling and composting services? Then you’re in luck because Austin Resource Recovery is offering several free trainings to get you up to speed.
Did you know? The City of Austin has a set of rules that ensures that Austinites have convenient access to recycling. It’s called the Universal Recycling Ordinance (or the URO for short) and if you’re a business owner, landlord, or resident of Austin, it’s definitely something you should know
Today is National Reuse Day and the Austin EcoNetwork is celebrating with some big news. We’ve been working hard on an exciting new project for several months now and we’re happy to announce that it will be coming to you in early November. It’s called the Austin Reuse Directory and
The year’s spookiest holiday is right around the corner. Lucky for you, there are lots of eco-friendly ways to celebrate in Austin. Here’s our roundup of Halloween events around town: Crafternoon at in.gredients: Create Your Own Halloween Mask (kid-friendly) – Saturday, October 14th from noon to 2pm Stranger Things Trivia
Sponsored Post – from Austin Youth River Watch Every year, Austin Youth River Watch transforms and inspires 120 high-school students through environmental education, community engagement, and adventure. Now they need your help. How? Austin Youth River Watch offers nature-based, experiential, and service-oriented afterschool and summer programs in environmental science. Their students, the