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Good News from the Year 2050
Dear Austinites of 2015, As a resident of the Shoal Creek watershed here in Austin, Texas, in the year 2050, I write to you to share a message of hope and good news. I know you live in a time when the global situation appears to be deteriorating quickly. It\’s true. It seems almost unfathomable how…
Read MoreFood Surplus & Salvage Working Group is established
Today at the July Sustainable Food Policy Board Meeting, (Monday 12:30-2:30), I will be presenting the following for consideration/adoption as an official working group of the SFPB. Actually this is my draft and I welcome your input to make it even better. Please send me your suggestions! I especially want to get the name of…
Read MoreAustin Under 40 Community Service Award – Speaking at Austin Green Living Expo
I am pleased to share with you that Friday evening I was honored with the Austin Under 40 Community Service Award Previous winners of this category include my friends Randi Shade, Kerri Qunell, Walter Moreau, David Shaw and Jim Walker (who handed over the title of \”Austinite of the Year\” on Friday to the fabulous…
Read MoreResolving to be more green, and resources to do so!
Resolving to be more green, and resources to do so! If one of your resolutions is be more green, live more lightly on the planet, or just save… money (while doing something good for the planet)…consider my list of 5 key areas for action you might take on: You may not be ready to total…
Read MoreAustin CarShare launches new Prius at Mellow Johnny\’s! 1/1/09
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr_c5vsIIyw] Austin CarShare is kicking off the New Year with our first expansion vehicle since our November fundraiser. Very exciting! The site of our new Prius is Mellow Johnny\’s, at 400 Nueces, in downtown Austin (across the street from the 360 Condos). This site has the added benefit of bike lockers, shower and nearby access to buses, for…
Read MoreAustin CarShare launches new Prius at Mellow Johnny\’s! 1/1/09
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr_c5vsIIyw] Austin CarShare is kicking off the New Year with our first expansion vehicle since our November fundraiser. Very exciting! The site of our new Prius is Mellow Johnny\’s, at 400 Nueces, in downtown Austin (across the street from the 360 Condos). This site has the added benefit of bike lockers, shower and nearby access to buses, for…
Read MoreZilker Christmas Tree – how Green?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juiO8pGO7X8] Austin\’s longstanding icon of holiday cheer was lit up again recently for the season; and when stopping by to show a friend the joys of spinning under the lights, the reality of how much energy is used hit me! I\’m looking into the facts (via Austin Energy) to see if they match my intuition…
Read MoreAustin EcoNetwork Logo
Feedback and/or suggestions being taken for the \”permanent\” logo for the Austin EcoNetwork.
Read MoreAustin CarShare 2nd Birthday Party and FUNdraiser
A good time was had by all who attended the Austin CarShare party last Friday. The atmosphere was made particularly festive by (biodegradable) balloons, twinkle lights, a juggler, acrobatic entertainers and the delightfully fun music of La Strada. People happily nibbled on food donated by Artz Rib House, Texas Honey Ham, Bouldin Creek Coffee House,…
Read MoreTurf to Table, Eat Your Lawn
The origin of the Citizen Gardener program grew from Fritz Haeg\’s Edible Estates exhibit and a back-of-the-napkin business plan competition in Boston.
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