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You may have heard of the Austin Green Business Leader program, but perhaps are still unsure of how the program works or who the members are. We’ll be featuring different members throughout the year to introduce these great business that are helping make Austin an even better place to live and do business!

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I am helping Austin achieve Net-Zero by helping my University go green! 

 

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Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ensure a safe, healthy, vibrant Austin for many years t…

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Austin Energy joined BikeTexas last week to unveil the first program in the nation aimed at incentivizing electric bicycle fleets. BikeTexas’ fleet of 25 bikes will be the first to take the fleet rebate for a ride.

Mayor Steve Adler and City Council Members Leslie Pool and Sabino “Pio” Renteria spoke at the event, highlighting Austin Energy’s innovative new program. Immediately following, participants were invited to take BikeTexas’ new fleet for a spin on a 2-mile “electric assisted” bike tour.

Robin Stallings, Executive Director of Bik…

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The Life Cycle of Donations: Goodwill Central Texas

So you’ve finally cleaned out that closet or garage. In organization bliss, you arrive at your local donation center with a box (or three) of unwanted items. As you drive away, the relief of out of sight, out of mind sets in. But have you ever wonder where these items end up? We recently toured Goodwill Central Texas to get a closer look at the lifecycle of donated items and discovered that these Austin Green Business Leaders are mak…

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With back-to-back days in triple digits temperatures, managing life in the Central Texas summer can be tricky. To help, here are 13 tips to help you conquer the blazing temps and beat the heat!

Save energy, save money. 

 

 

1. Set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher.
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From South by Southwest to barbecue and breakfast tacos, Austin has built a reputation as livable city, attracting travelers and new residents from all over the country.  But rapid growth has also brought pressing issues. Recent studies show Austin to be the most racially and economically segregated metropolitan city in the country. This inequality is marked by limited access to basic needs, such as fresh, healthy food. In fact, one in four Austin households face food-insecurity; they are unsure of where th…

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

Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ensure a safe, healthy, vibrant Austin for many years to come. He…

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

Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ensure a safe, healthy, vibrant Austin for many years to come. Here’s the story of how one person can make a difference.

 

Meet Melissa Rothrock, water planner at the Tex…

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You may have heard of the Austin Green Business Leader program, but perhaps are still unsure of how the program works or who the members are. We’ll be featuring different members throughout the year to introduce these great business that are helping make Austin an even better place to live and do business!

 

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A photo of Sharon Mays walking in a park outside. Text over the photo reads, "Sharon Mays: Net-Zero Hero".

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

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Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way!

As a community, we’re committed to reaching the targe…