About The AuthorThis post was written by Ashley Pace and Keri Greenwalt from Austin Resource Recovery. Austin Resource Recovery is the city department responsible for trash, recycling, & composting services in Austin. Action BoxCelebrate Thanksgiving this year in a way that is eco-friendly and COVID-safe....
Join the City of Austin’s Circular Economy Program for a new, virtual networking series, Circular Meet-Ups. Happening the first Tuesday of every other month, Circular Meet-Ups provide an opportunity for local business owners, start-ups and sustainability professionals across all industries to connect and learn more...
Two Austin High School students are hosting a free public clothing swap at Austin Creative Reuse on November 21st from 10 AM to 4 PM. The event will be outside in the fenced parking lot on the left side of the building. Clothing has already...
Design sustainably not just for today, but for tomorrow’s uncertain future. This workshop will use circular design principles and “provocatyping” to redesign a product with its long life in mind. First impressions are overrated. In this workshop, we’ll consider how to make a great last impression...
SummaryRuckify is hosting a paddling event on October 25th to benefit Community First! Village. Action BoxRSVP for Paddle Community! This post is sponsored by Ruckify. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re doing good for their employees, customers, our...
* Please note, this event was originally scheduled for October 24th, but was postponed to October 25th due to the weather. * Community First! Village is a 51-acre master planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of...
Join the Chicken Keeping Community! Register today for a FREE class about chicken keeping presented by the City of Austin Keeping chickens is a great way to keep your food waste out of the landfill. Chickens can recycle your food scraps. Chicken keeping and composting methods go...
5 years ago, we opened Austin's first Creative Reuse Center! Celebrate our brick-and-mortar birthday at the Austin Creative Reuse Center with a make-and-take craft and a look into the ACR past! ...
Austin Resource Recovery presents Fix-It at Home!, an interactive, online workshop series aimed at teaching Austinites repair and maintenance skills from home. Classes range from learning sewing basics and ‘patching’ up clothes, to fixing recreational equipment and household appliances. You’ll meet and learn from a local...
*Offered in Spanish and English* Austin Resource Recovery presenta Fix-It at Home!, una serie de talleres interactivos en línea GRATIS dirigidos a enseñarles a los austinianos técnicas de reparaciones y mantenimiento desde casa. Las clases varían desde aprender los fundamentos de la costura y remendar ropa, hasta cómo...