I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by becoming a naturalist and letting it inspire my actions, art, and community. Meet our newest Net-Zero Hero: Danny Martin. Danny is an artist and Texas Master Naturalist who has always been inspired by the…

As we walked around Bailey Middle School to their greenhouses, we were greeted by a lizard running across the sidewalk into the wildflower area beside us. Bailey has been working for years to improve sustainability on campus. “This is the fifth or…

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by eating a plant-based diet and, with the Plant Powered Athlete running group, inspiring others to do the same! June 5th was Global Running Day, and in celebration, we’re excited to introduce our newest Net-Zero…

Welcome to Air Quality Awareness Week 2024! This week, we spotlight the critical yet sometimes overlooked issue of air quality and its impact on our health and environment. We interviewed Ramon Zarate, an Air Quality Program Specialist at the Capital…

I am helping to make Austin Net-Zero by elevating Sign Languages through STEM* education and sustainability. Gabriel Arellano is many things: entrepreneur, educator, advocate, member of the Deaf community, and Austin’s newest Net-Zero Hero! Austin…

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by encouraging the use of native plants and flowers. From bluebonnets to primroses to firewheels, our fields and highways are starting to bloom in color. Central Texas is currently in peak wildflower season, and…

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by growing food and trees on private and public properties to fight hunger and create a more abundant earth. The African American community in Austin has a long-standing relationship with the land. Following…

At the Office of Sustainability, we are regularly inspired by our colleagues' commitment to sustainable practices both in and out of the office and are excited to share their contributions with our broader Austin community. One employee worthy of…

Top 5 Achievements Surpassed $1 million in funds provided to Austin-area schools through the Bright Green Future Grants program, showcasing the City's ongoing commitment to fostering environmental education among Austin-area K-12 students through the…