As Thanksgiving approaches, menu planning, trips to reconnect with family and friends, and Black Friday shopping lists can be front-of-mind. We propose shifting your perspective to slow down and simplify this year. Since this is a holiday based on gratitude, why not start from a place of feeling abundant and plentiful? When we recognize everything we already have, it’s easier to think about ways to reduce our impact on the planet.
Here are five tips to have a more sustainable Thanksgivin…
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: encouraging neighbors to actively take part in zero waste.
Meet Taylor Youngblood, a recycle and reuse advocate and…
We’re pleased to introduce you to Celine Rendon, a Community Engagement Specialist working with us on temporary assignment. Celine will be helping our office's efforts to reach community members about the Climate Plan Update and will be helping to manage the Community Climate Ambassadors Program.
We asked her a few get-to-know you questions so you can learn more about her and her background.
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We’re making Austin Net-Zero by: organizing students to demand climate action.
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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 temperatures. After months of scorching hot weather, October and November start to offer up cool nights and bearable days. With a few minor preparations, a fall vegetable garden can be planted in late September or early October.
Follow these simple steps and you can enjoy fresh vegetables during the wint…
I'm helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: helping people become beekeepers!
Meet our newest Net-Zero Hero, Dodie Stillman. Dodie is a certified Master Beekeeper who is passionate about honey be…
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: working to make hands-on, outdoor learning common practice in public schools.
Meet Ilya S…
We’re pleased to introduce you to Caitlin Admire, a new Environmental Program Coordinator in our office. We asked her a few get-to-know you questions so you can learn more about her and her background.
Q: Where are you from?
A: I moved around a lot growing up (Texas three…
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: creating an energy-efficient, low-waste culinary incubator that assists over 20 local food + tech companies
Meet Joi Chevalier, our newest Net-Zero Hero! Joi started The Cook’s Nook, Austin’s first shared commercial ki…