7 Things You Can Do to Make Austin (and the Planet) Greener

   1. Plant a tree. Trees work hard! They combat climate change, clean the air, provide oxygen, cool the city, and
   prevent soil erosion. On top of that, trees provide food, mark the seasons, and add beauty to our world. Plant one
   or ten today.

   2. Beautify your world. Join a clean-up effort for a park, creek, or street. Plant native plants that are beautiful and
   drought tolerant. Get your neighbors to join you in creating a chalk mural for your street or sidewalk.

   
   3. Make do with less. Make your shower a few minutes shorter. Keep the lights off for an extra hour. Prepare a
   meal that doesn’t involve cooking. Get around without a car for one day. Remind yourself that less is more.

   
   4. Take care of each other. Because being sustainable means taking care of people as well as the planet.
   Mentor a child, take a meal to someone who needs it, visit the elderly, or share your skill set with a non-profit.

   
   5. Go local. Buying local means fewer greenhouse gas emissions than buying goods that have been transported
   across great distances. Be good to the environment by supporting the Austin economy! 

   
   
   6. Commit to a new sustainability habit. Choose a way to save energy, conserve water, reduce waste, or get
   out of the car and make it a habit that lasts all year long.

   7. Host an Earth Day Celebration. Enjoy a good time with good friends — and stick with the Earth Day theme by
   making it a Zero Waste event, composting leftover food scraps, and encouraging your guests to bike or walk there.