Sponsored Post - from Texas Disposal Systems   A big movement begins with just one person making a difference. With 7.5 billion people calling Earth home, creating a cleaner, more sustainable environment probably seems like a daunting task, but what happens if we start by working on ourselves...

Hosted by Austin Creative Reuse - Join us for a workshop that will give you a chance to familiarize yourself with paper as an art medium. Come see what it -- and you -- can do! "I love working with paper to create works of art. Beyond...

Hosted by the Austin Zero Waste Lifestyle Meetup - Represent the Zero Waste Lifestyle by passing out fabric bags (handmade by WasteNots) to patrons at the farmer's market to purchase produce without needing a plastic bag. We'll have a table and a tent with signage representing our...

Hosted by Austin Zero Waste Lifestyle Meetup - On Sunday, July 28th the Austin Zero Waste Lifestyle Meetup group will be passing out handmade fabric bags to shoppers at the Mueller Farmers Market. BUT we still have to make them! We'll try to get as many done as...

Stressed about all those news articles and videos that show how much trash Americans throw away? Concerned about the environmental impact of landfills?   Here's one easy way for you to make a real impact.   MoveOutATX is looking for volunteers to help college students divert items from the landfill as they...

Partner Post - Austin Creative Reuse      Calling all you crafters out there! It’s time for another Reuse and Rethink Challenge from Austin Creative Reuse.   Throughout the month of July, Austin’s favorite zero waste craft store is hosting a "Made In The Shade Challenge," asking folks to create a fun hat for the summer...

Hosted by Austin Resource Recovery, UT Office of Sustainability, Keep Austin Beautiful, and the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling - Moving out of West Campus? Donate your unwanted stuff! Convenient donation stations will be set up in and around West Campus to help you reduce stress,...

Hosted by Patagonia and Austin Resource Recovery - We repair broken Patagonia clothing year-round through our Worn Wear program. But on July 27, we’re taking that a step further by hosting a Fix-It Clinic in partnership with Austin Resource Recovery. At a Fix-It Clinic, you can...

Hosted by the Austin Zero Waste Alliance (AZWA) - The Austin Zero Waste Alliance (AZWA) is ready to relaunch after our hiatus and we want you to join with us! We have huge Zero Waste policy developments on the horizon--a new director for Austin Resource Recovery...

Sponsored Post - from Austin Resource Recovery  Why did you decide to become a Zero Waste Block Leader? I have always been passionate about recycling and sustainable waste management. I love donating things to groups that can get the most benefit out of them. When I heard...