Composting is easy, let’s break it all down
By: Keri Greenwalt
(Updated November 9, 2022)
Untangle ATX this America Recycles Day
By: Bailey Grimmett |
New year, new habits
By Ashley Pace
We’ve made it through another trip around the sun, and now it’s time to think about what we can do in the next year to help live a more Zero Waste lifestyle. Here are some habits you can start today that can make a big impact in 2019.
Tips for an Eek-O-Friendly Halloween
By: Ashley Pace
Everyone likes a good fright for Halloween, but there is nothing scarier than piles of garbage taking over our streets! Instead of buying cheap one-time use items to spook up your celebration, use these tips to help you reduce, reuse and recycle items for a more Zero Waste Halloween.
Gifts your mother (earth) will love: Zero Waste gift ideas for Mother’s Day
By: Ashley Pace
Mother’s Day provides us with the opportunity to reflect on everything our incredible mothers bring to our lives. This year, as you decide how you will honor and thank them, take the extra time to give her an eco-conscious gift she will love and feel good about.
What is the circular economy, anyway?
By Natalie Betts
In the Zero Waste world, we often talk about used items that are about to be tossed into a bin. Making sure that as many of these items as possible go into a bin other than a trash can, so they can be recycled or composted instead, is critical to Zero Waste.
Transform Old T-Shirts into Reusable Bags
It's DIY Time! — We love this easy DIY because not only can you create a reusable bag but it keeps unwanted t-shirts out of landfills.
Items needed: t-shirt and scissors
1) Lay out your shirt on a flat surface.
2) Starting with the shoulders, carefully cut the sleeves off your t-shirt
The Flaws of Straws
By: Alexandra Mascareno
The truth about plastic bags
By: Keri Greenwalt
There has been a lot of talk about plastic bags since Austin’s ordinance was overturned this past summer. With so much chatter it can be difficult to figure out the facts. Let’s sort it out so we can stop the myths from blowing around like a stray plastic bag in the wind.