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Monday is the first day of Austin Design Week. So what does that mean for you? Access to over 120 FREE workshops, talks, studio tours, and events, all aimed at helping you develop better programs, initiatives, and products… whether you’re a professional designer or not.
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Meet Matthew Kim and Emma Galbraith, our newest Net-Zero Heroes. Matthew and Emma are Austin-area high school students who recently helped lead the youth climate change demonstrations on September 20th at the Texas State Capitol. As part
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability You may think that gardening for the year is over once you’ve harvested the last summer crop, but think again. During the fall, gardeners in Central Texas will (hopefully) begin to see cooler
This is part two of our Beyond The Strike series, showcasing the many proposed solutions, ideas from inspiring community leaders, and opportunities for you to get involved around climate justice in Austin. You can read part one of the series (which focuses on energy) here.
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Meet our newest Net-Zero Hero, Dodie Stillman. Dodie is a certified Master Beekeeper who is passionate about honey bees and sharing her beekeeping knowledge. Dodie currently serves as the President of the Austin Area Beekeepers Association, where
Maybe you’ve seen the news stories about the 16-year-old from Sweden who’s demanding climate action from our world leaders. Or you’ve watched a video on Instagram of one of the hundreds of marches taking place across the globe. Perhaps you’ve even attended a recent climate
Sponsored Post – Smart Charge America Been thinking about making the switch to electric for your next car? A little unsure because you have no idea what it’s actually like to own an electric car? Get all of your questions answered (and have
Sponsored Post – from Austin Resource Recovery Written By: Andy Dawson and Bailey Grimmett If you haven’t heard, there’s a colorful way to reuse in Austin. The Diverting Resources for Artistic Works program (DRAW) is an Austin Resource Recovery service aimed at reusing and extending
This one’s for all you teachers out there. Close your eyes and imagine your dream project. What’s the one program you would love to start at your school, if only you had the money? Now’s the time to go for it! Applications are open for the City
It happens to all of us. You’re cleaning out your closet. And you’re feeling good. Fresher. Lighter. Like you’re a whole new person. And then you look down at the bags of used clothes at your feet. What now? Do you throw them
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Meet Ilya Shmulenson, Deputy Director at PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability). When Ilya was growing up, he didn’t have access to outdoor learning. It wasn’t until he attended college that he
Sponsored Post – from Austin Resource Recovery Written by: Thomas Nguyen Did you know? It takes 5,300 gallons of water to make one pair of jeans and a t-shirt. That’s the equivalent of how much fuel it takes to fly a Boeing 737