The Plastic Bag Ban Fight Isn’t Over Yet
Just because the Texas Supreme Court struck down Austin’s plastic bag ban doesn’t mean the fight is over. Late last month, Austin City Council passed a resolution instructing…
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We’re In A Drought… So What Exactly Does That Mean For You?
If you spent the holiday weekend swimming at Lake Travis you know that Austin is once again in a drought. Lake levels have dropped low…
Save The Date For Drive Electric Day
Want your next car to be electric? Start doing your research now with Austin’s Drive Electric Day on Saturday, September 15th. At the event, you’ll have the…
Ice Cream + Parks
Ice cream + parks. That’s what happening this Saturday, September 8th from 11am to 1pm at the “Seaholm Ice Cream Social.” The event is being hosted by the Austin…
This Weekend – Rise For Climate Action
“Climate change is both a result of, and a cause of injustice. We simply cannot solve the climate crisis without building a new economy…
See The Rainforest Up Close And Personal
When it comes to environmental issues, the problems can sometimes seem so big and so far away, it can be difficult to imagine a…
Earn Some $$ To Green Your School
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability
Teachers – are you ready to make this school year the best one…
Car Sharing In Austin Is Going Electric
Buses aren’t the only thing being electrified in Austin. Car sharing has also been given a battery-powered boost with the launch of Maven Gig, a…
City Government Can Be Confusing. Help Fix The Way It Communicates With You.
Tell us if this has ever happened to you. You go to the city’s website looking for information about an upcoming Council meeting and…
You Can Become A Leader In Making Austin A More Bike-Friendly City
Looking for a way to become more civically engaged? Passionate about emission-free transportation options? Now’s the time for you to become a leader in…