Sponsored Post - from the Earth Repair Corps   Interested in creating a food system that's actually beneficial to people, animals, and the planet? Want to learn how to do it right here in central Texas?   Then the Earth Repair Corps'"Permaculture Design Course" is just the thing for you!   During the six-weekend intensive course, participants...

"Solar is the best unused equity tool we have, in terms of maintaining the quality of life, maintaining the balance of this city," explained Kenneth Thompson (former member of the African American Resource Advisory Commission and a current board member with Solar Austin) on a recent episode of Shades of...

It happens to all of us.   You're cleaning out your closet. And you're feeling good. Fresher. Lighter. Like you're a whole new person.   And then you look down at the bags of used clothes at your feet. What now? Do you throw them away?   Or does that make...

Stressed about all those news articles and videos that show how much trash Americans throw away? Concerned about the environmental impact of landfills?   Here's one easy way for you to make a real impact.   MoveOutATX is looking for volunteers to help college students divert items from the landfill as they...

Partner Post - Austin Creative Reuse      Calling all you crafters out there! It’s time for another Reuse and Rethink Challenge from Austin Creative Reuse.   Throughout the month of July, Austin’s favorite zero waste craft store is hosting a "Made In The Shade Challenge," asking folks to create a fun hat for the summer...

Where does your food come from? It's a simple question, but according to the folks at the Rainforest Partnership, it's an important and impactful one. That's because about 80 percent of global deforestation is caused by agricultural production (especially from products like beef, palm oil, and...

#43. That's where Austin's parks system ranks amongst the 100 largest cities in the US. The ranking comes from the Trust For Public Land's annual ParkScore rankings. The top three cities were Washington DC, St. Paul, and Minneapolis. The ParkScore is based off of four main criteria - acreage, investment, amenities, and access. [caption...

#43. That's where Austin's parks system ranks amongst the 100 largest cities in the US. The ranking comes from the Trust For Public Land's annual ParkScore rankings. The top three cities were Washington DC, St. Paul, and Minneapolis. The ParkScore is based off of four main criteria - acreage, investment, amenities, and access. [caption...