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Ronda Rutledge stands in front of her red Nissan Leaf. Text and graphic beside her reads "Ronda Rutledge: Net-Zero Hero"

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by driving an electric car.

Meet Ronda Rutledge, Executive Director of the Sustainable Food Center (SFC). She serves on the Farmland Access and Preservation working group of the Austin/Travis County Sustainable Food Policy Board and is Vice Chair of One Voice Central Texas, advocating for policy changes that help support hunger relief and sustainable agriculture. Ron…

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A photo of Catalina Berry. She holds a blue recycling bin. Text over the photo reads, "Catalina Berry: Net-Zero Hero".

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by recycling and encouraging others to recycle. 

Meet Catalina Berry, Outreach Coordinator for Seton Health Plan. Catalina contributes to Austin's Net-Zero goal in several ways, including being a pro-recycler and upcycler. Catalina is always finding new ways to conserve, reuse, and inspire others to do the same. We spoke with Catalina about her successes, challenges, and the advice she has for oth…

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George Cofer on his bike with the light on. A graphic next to him reads "George Cofer: Net-Zero Hero."

I'm helping to make Austin Net-Zero by being a long-time bike commuter — I no longer own a car!

Meet George Cofer, Executive Director of the Hill Country Conservancy. George contributes to Austin's Net-Zero goal in several ways, including being a bike commuter. George no longer owns a car and uses his bike as his primary source of transportation. We spoke with George about how he achieved it, what his…