In this class we'll work with felt, fabric, and thread to create holiday ornaments that make fun decor for you or great gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday! You'll learn several embroidery stitches and how to assemble soft, stuffed ornaments. You can take...
Did you know stretchy plastics (like single-use bags, plastic wrap and shrink wrap) don’t belong in your blue recycling bin? These “tanglers” are made of flexible, stretchy material that gets wrapped up in the gears of the machinery at the recycling facility, and shuts the system down. If they...
Join us to learn more about working for Austin Resource Recovery and the City of Austin: -No driving experience is required; CDL training provided -Opportunities for advancement -Competitive Benefits Application assistance will be available, or you may submit your application in advance for the “Temporary - Austin Resource Recovery...
** Please note - this event was originally scheduled for Nov. 27th & 28th, but was postponed due to the weather ** There's no place like ACR for the holidays! And you know what else, no supply chain issues here either! Support local, support artists and...
About The AuthorThis sponsored post was written by Keri Greenwalt from Austin Resource Recovery, the city department that is working to reach Austin's goal of zero waste by 2040. Action BoxDon't forget to compost your pumpkins when you're done with them! This post is sponsored by...
Join the home composting community! Composting is nature's way of recycling. Rather than sending your food scraps and lawn clippings to the landfill, you can turn them into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for your plants, garden or lawn by using a home composting system. Learn more here. Get free...
Shred Day Returns! With identity theft on the rise, it is important to dispose of sensitive personal records carefully and securely. These include banking, tax, and even medical records. The Austin chapter of ARMA, along with Balcones Shred, are resuming the annual Fall Shred Day...
Did you know that approximately 6.5 BILLION greeting cards are purchased every year in the United States? This holiday season, rather than purchasing your greeting cards, why not create your own? Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or other holidays, ACR is sure to have...
Each month, we hold open workshop time in support of our monthly Reuse & [Re]Think contest. This time is for anyone to drop in and create something based on the month’s theme using the tools and materials provided. This month, it’s Creepy Creatures! What scary...
Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Tuesdays will be all about sorting and packaging the small bits and bobs from ribbon, to buttons, to paper clips, and paper. We get it...