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…
When most people think of Austin they think of live music, breakfast tacos, and time spent enjoying the outdoors like hiking near Walnut Creek, swimming in Barton Springs or paddleboarding on the lake. Water is a key part of what makes Austin the place we love. Unfortunately much of what we do on the land impacts our waterways.
The Watershed Protection Department protects lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flood, erosion and water pollution. One of the ways they do this is by giving community members a way to get involved. …
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…
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Need some extra greenery for your holiday decorating? There might be something useful right in your own yard. Many native and adapted landscape plants are suited to cutting. Even though this is more of a harvesting activity than an official pruning, it is a good idea to follow some guidelines.
Guidelines:
- Use a pair of sharp pruners; cuts made with sharp, properly adjusted tools heal faster.
- Harvest from mature plants with plenty of vegetation to spare.…