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I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by working to change the carbon footprint of the wine industry! Summer is a time of celebrations and relaxation and, in this spirit, we’re excited to introduce our newest Net-Zero Hero: Sammy Lam. Sammy has built a…
School gardens provide campuses and students with so much more than fresh food or beautiful landscaping. Gardens serve as an extension of the classroom, a living laboratory, and a place for quiet respite. At the Office of Sustainability, we know…
Austin is known as the "live music capital of the world"—and for good reasons! Music has been central to the growth of our city and the culture we've created. Music venues are an essential part of this moniker. So many Austinites have memories of…
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…
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