I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by doing more with less.

Meet Paula Camacho, the Office of Climate Action and Resilience's administrative assistant and chief reuse enthusiast. Paula is our office’s biggest advocate for zero waste, reminding us to reuse and repurpose items at work. Paula has even set up and encouraged a compost collection system for our entire floor. Since she started working with us in 2015, we’ve been hearing about her zero-waste journey at home and wanted to know more. We spo…

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by trying to change how my high school, Griffin School, disposes of waste and thinks about our environment.

Meet Lucas Brown, a high school senior at Griffin School. Lucas developed an interest in reducing waste at his school’s campus, which led him to create a proposal to keep more materials out of the landfill and get closer to becoming a zero-…

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by offering the Austin Common as a way to stay informed and get engaged.

Meet Amy Stansbury, Editor in Chief for the Austin Common. If you are already a subscriber, you know about the fantastic work that Amy does to keep us all informed about sustainability issues, events, and jobs in our community (and if you’re not a subscriber, you should …

This week, City officials unveiled Austin Energy’s showcase for electric transportation in the new Seaholm EcoDistrict – Electric Drive. The area is located on a portion of West 2nd Street between Walter Seaholm Drive and Sandra Muraida Way, and is a mobility hub that features charging options for two- and four-wheel electric vehicles.

At the ceremony, Mayor Steve Adler was joined by Council Member Ann Kitchen, Austin Energy General Manager Jackie Sargent, and Chief Sustainability Officer Lucia Athens. Electric Vehicle Program Manager Karl Popham emceed the event. The speakers focused on Austin’s commitment to sustainabili…

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by running a 100% bike-powered composting company.

Meet Dustin Fedako, co-founder and CEO of the Compost Pedallers — an organics collection business with roots in Austin. Compost Pedallers uses bicycles to collect organic waste from members’ homes and pedal it to nearby urban farms and community gardens. In addition to helping Austin reach our Net-Zero goal through his busines…

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by encouraging residents of my community to recycle more.

Meet Sameer Pusapaty, one of last year’s Austin Energy Regional Science Festival Best of Fair winners. We’ve been following Sameer’s impressive academic career since the Science Festival, and were pleased to meet up with him again at last fall’s SXSW Eco Conference, where he…

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by being creative.

Meet local artist Calder Kamin. She contributes to Austin's Net-Zero goal in several ways, but most importantly through her creative process, which involves transforming plastic trash into whimsical and thought-provoking works of art. While her creations are both beautiful and playful and can be appreciated on those terms alone, Calder also us…

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by spreading the message of sustainability at home, at work, and in the community.

Meet August Martin, Jr., Project Manager for Integrated Planning Services at HNTB Corporation. He contributes to Austin's Net-Zero goal in several ways at home, at work, and in the community. August implemented several initiatives for HNTB, including collaborating with the Clean Air Force of Central Texas to reduce the company’s…

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by turning organic waste into plant food.

Meet Joseph de Leon, steering committee member for the Gardens at Gus Garcia and former Operations Director for Keep Austin Fed. He contributes to Austin's Net-Zero goal in several ways, including composting at home and in the community. Joseph also works with the Compost Coalition of Austin to provide compostable resources to the community. In his free time, he also enjoys…

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by creating a lifestyle for my kids where they don’t really think twice about making the greener choice.

Meet Bryony Gomez-Palacio, co-founder of UnderConsideration LLC, a graphic design and publishing firm whose work includes the blog Brand New. She contributes to Austin's Net-Zero goal in several ways, including recycling, composting, riding her bike, and walking instead of driving. Born and raised…