About Austin Resource RecoveryThis post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery, the city department that provides a wide range of services (including trash, recycling, and composting pickup) designed to transform waste into resources while keeping our community clean. Action BoxDon't forget to compost! This post is sponsored...
A pitch competition for selected, local entrepreneurs in the circular, sustainability, and zero-waste industry. Discover how local entrepreneurs are creating a circular economy in Austin! Circular business models reduce the need to extract new resources from our planet by keeping materials and products in use for...
Attend the Fix-It Clinic where skilled volunteers will teach you how to fix your broken household items. RSVP for a time slot here. Got a broken item like a torn shirt, faulty blender or worn-out toy? Bring them to a Fix-It Clinic and learn hands-on repair...
Ditch fast fashion and take part in our circular economy. Bring your clean, gently used clothing to exchange with the community. Have an item that needs a little love? Get help with hems, buttons, small tears or patches from Austin Resource Recovery's volunteer mending coaches. Leave...
The market is open 11AM-4PM each day, featuring shopping, eco activities and family fun! There will be over 100 unique vendors across the weekend and multiple activities each day, including five-minute volunteering, adoptable dogs, eco-friendly crafts, games and more! KOOP will be on hand spinning vinyl...
The market is open 11AM-4PM each day, featuring shopping, eco activities and family fun! There will be over 100 unique vendors across the weekend and multiple activities each day, including five-minute volunteering, adoptable dogs, eco-friendly crafts, games and more! KOOP will be on hand spinning vinyl...
Join us to celebrate Earth Month with a Zero-Waste Fest! Bring things to donate, swap or transform if you can or just bring yourself! Free! For all ages, although some areas may be more suited to adults. Clothing Swap (Bring Clean Clothes) Plant Swap (Bring...
Join Austin Creative Reuse and participating Reuse On The Runway designers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity and sustainability fueling their annual upcycled fashion event. Hear from artists about their design process, the unconventional materials they use, and how reuse can inspire innovation in...
This orientation is required to join the Zero Waste Block Leader (ZWBL) program. We will cover the benefits, expectations and answer any questions. We will also provide an overview of Austin Resource Recovery programs and services. This orientation will be held in virtually over Zoom. Registration is...
Fix-It Clinics are free events that help shift our throw-away culture toward repair and reuse. Instead of tossing broken items, participants bring them to the clinic to work alongside volunteer Fix-It Coaches who share their repair knowledge and help troubleshoot, disassemble, and (when possible) fix...