When poor air quality happens, like wildfire smoke, Sahara dust, or high ozone days, it can feel like you’re stuck inside with no good options. But you can make a DIY indoor air cleaner using a box fan and an HVAC filter that works surprisingly well.

​Meet our newest Net-Zero Hero, Sebastian Casarez! Sebastian brings engaging birding presentations to rural and urban communities, distributes recycled bird field guides to schools, and helps connect young people across Texas to a love of birding.

At Gorzycki, students aren’t just reading about agriculture—they’re living it. With the help of a Bright Green Future Grant, Gorzycki sought to expand their campus ranch by adding sheep through the “It Begins with Ewe” project.

Meet our latest Net-Zero Hero: Starla Simmons. Starla is a dedicated social worker, eco-therapist, and professor at The University of Texas at Austin. Starla has led the way regionally in integrating nature-based practices into social work.

We’re excited to announce that the Office of Sustainability has officially become the Office of Climate Action and Resilience. While the name is new, our work is the same.

Eduardo "Wayo" Longoria, co-founder of Casa de Luz, has been a pioneer in fostering health and community through sustainable, plant-based dining in Austin since 1991 — and we’re proud to introduce him as our newest Net-Zero Hero!

Consider this: every year, at least 12,500 tons of holiday decorations, 141,525 tons of food packaging, and 30,000 tons of holiday cards end up in landfills. Follow these tips for a greener holiday season.

Meet our newest Net-Zero Hero: Kelley Rytlewski! Founder of Heartening, Kelley is on a mission to take meaningful action to reduce waste, connect community, and build a more sustainable future in Austin.

Learn about the 2023 Resilience Mini Grants Program, which awarded $78,000 in funding to support community organizations that play key roles in community preparedness, recovery, and response to extreme weather events.