I'm helping to make Austin Net-Zero by composting, upcycling, and reusing! 

Meet Lisa Apfelberg, Director of Development for Goodwill Central Texas. Lisa contributes to Austin's Net-Zero goal in several ways, including her continuous efforts to find new ways to recycle, reuse, and upcycle. We spoke with Lisa on her successes, challenges, and what advice she has for others.

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I'm helping to make Austin Net-Zero by being a bus commuter! 

Meet Melissa Rothrock, water planner at the Texas Water Development Board. She also organizes the Austin Zero Waste Lifestyle Meetup. Melissa contributes to Austin's Net-Zero goal in several ways, including opting to ride the bus instead of driving her car. We spoke with Melissa on the benefits and c…

I'm helping to make Austin Net-Zero by walking more and driving less.

Meet Sharon Mays, owner and founder of Baby Greens. She also serves on the Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board. Sharon contributes to Austin's Net-Zero goal in several ways, including choosing to walk more and drive less. We spoke with Sharon on how she does it, the benefits and challenges, and w…

We are helping to make Austin Net-Zero by generating and conserving energy at home. 

Meet Pat and Dale Bulla, retired educators and active environmentalists, who are maximizing energy efficiency in their home to help Austin achieve Net-Zero by 2050. From installing solar panels and rain barrels to using smaller, more efficient appliances, they are always fin…

I'm helping to make Austin Net-Zero by living with less in a home that offers endless inspiration.

Meet Thor Harris, musician, carpenter, and East Austin artist, who is helping keep his community’s soul intact. Thor has lived in Austin since 1985 and bought his house in the early 1990s. His passion for woodworking and desire to live simply led to the complete renovation of his home using salvaged materials. Thor’s place was built by hand and in…

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…

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…

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…