Road to Zero Waste
By Brianna Linn It’s no secret that summer has made its way to Austin; the kids are out of school, Barton Springs is packed with visitors and the familiar smell of barbeque fills the evening air. This season comes with many fun-filled activities like…
By Allison Strupeck When you think of dangerous jobs, what comes to mind? Perhaps police officer, firefighter, or jobs that go outside of the big city like loggers or deep-sea fishermen. But there’s another job around town you might not have guessed…

Austin Creative Reuse has made sustainability a focus of its organization from the beginning. The non-profit has a store in the Windsor Park neighborhood in East Austin and sells gently used creative materials.

This holiday season, consider a gift that generates meaning without generating unnecessary waste. While it may seem like spending a great deal for a brand new item is the key to the perfect gift, you may be surprised to hear the number of Americans…

Through a (and fort-unate) partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Recycle and Reuse Center donated more than 100 tires for an upcoming project as part of the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center's annual Fortlandia exhibit.

By: Bailey Grimmett Once the holiday hustle and bustle slows down and the presents have been unwrapped, you’re somehow left with a mountain of excess materials such as cardboard boxes, wrapping paper, ribbon and bows, Styrofoam and other packaging…
By: Susanne Harm A cornerstone of East Austin for more than four decades, Montopolis Park will soon experience a metamorphosis. The timeworn recreation building will undergo a transformation into the new, full-fledged Montopolis Recreation and…