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I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: helping to create green, affordable housing managed by staff trained in sustainability — powered by solar!

 

Meet Susan Peterson, the former Director of Green Initiatives for Foundation Communities, a local non-profit affordable housing developer. D…

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“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'“ – Martin Luther King Jr.

This week, our office volunteered with the Ce…

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10 Sustainability Resolutions for 2019

It’s that magical time of year when we take stock of what we’ve accomplished and make a list of New Year’s Resolutions to (hopefully) keep in 2019. If the idea of a more sustainable lifestyle has been of interest to you, but you don’t know how to begin your journey, here’s a list to help you get started:

1. Reduce plastic waste

More than 33 million tons of plastic waste is generated annually in the U.S., causing serious harm to animals and…

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Dustin Fedako: NetZero Hero

I’m helping make Austin Net-Zero by: running a 100% bike-powered composting company.

 

Photo of Dustin FedakoAustin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, whi…

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George Cofer, Net Zero Hero

I'm helping make Austin Net-Zero by being a long-time bike commuter – I no longer own a car!

 

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Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ens…

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We are helping make Austin Net-Zero by generating and conserving energy at home. 

 

Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ensure a safe, healthy, vibrant Austin for many years to come.…

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I'm helping make Austin Net-Zero by being a bus commuter!  
 

Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ensure a safe, healthy, vibrant Austin for many years to come. Here’s the story of how one person can make a difference.

 

Meet Melissa Rothrock, water planner at the Tex…

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I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by driving an electric car.

 

Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ensure a safe, healthy, vibrant Austin for many years to come. Here’s the story of how one person can…

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I’m helping make Austin Net-Zero by creating a lifestyle for my kids where they don’t really think twice about making the greener choice.

 

Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, w…

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Photo of Rosie on a wooden bench. She is looking off to the side and is wearing a blue and grey striped sweater. Her hair is dyed bright blue. The text next to her reads "Net-Zero Hero Rosie Trevino"

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by: Reducing, reusing, and getting creative with food!