Waste Not

Local groups work to "rescue" food from loss and landfills

"...roughly 40% of food in the U.S. goes to waste. That statistic is an estimate that includes waste throughout..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin's Composting Program

How can a whole city compost, is it working, and can we reach zero waste by 2040?

"...until around 3:30pm. This year, curbside collection of organic waste for composting expands to the entire city of Austin,..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Climbing Mount Compost

Austin's next big zero-waste project is feeding nature's recycling program

"...his feet, 10,000 cubic yards of what was once waste are being transformed into a substance that can restore..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

News Roundup: Petitions, Put-Downs, and Peeling Out

Council keeps its eyes on the road

"...list of cities bent on cutting traffic fatalities to zero; and more......"

Feb. 1, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 26-Sept. 2

"...people, presented by the city and Texas Humane Legis­la­­tion Network. 11:30am. North Village Branch Library, 2505 Steck, 974-9960. Free...."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, April 9-16

"...TRANSGENDER EDUCATION NETWORK OF TEXAS MEETING 2:30pm. Call for location: 448-6354, 877/532-6789...."

April 10, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, July 23-30

"...regularly to discuss sustainability issues and develop a local network of creative thinkers. 6-9pm. Texas French Bread, 2900 Rio..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature

All-Star Alumni

Ten notable start-ups born out of Capital Factory's Demo Day

"...the more traditional self-storage market, creating the world's largest network of storage units with online, real-time pricing comparisons and..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

The Daily Hustle: 6/21/10

Lining up items from council

"...to Austin taxpayers of processing plastic bags in the waste stream. (Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Chris Riley Mayor..."

June 21, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Council: Ridin' the (R)App

Council continues TNC debate

"...wryly that the dais discussion of regulations for transportation network companies (i.e., ride-booking services Uber and Lyft) is clearly..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...to a report released this week by the Border Network for Human Rights, ICE is piloting its national 287(g)..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: The Return of Jason Carole

Grandma the budget slasher is back for a mayoral campaign sequel

"...CKS win is exceedingly unlikely, with her name recognition, network of fundraisers, and indefatigable personal energy, she could be..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...this year – Austin adopted "the goal to achieve net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and directed staff..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...is an important first step in addressing electronic equipment waste, and one that we encourage other computer makers to..."

July 25, 2003 Column

Naked City

"...megawatts of solar power), making all new single-family homes zero-net-energy capable by 2015, increasing energy efficiency in all other..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...How To Not Let the 2020 Crisis Go to Waste: With dramatically increased calls from all layers of society..."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Enviro-Rentalism

Saving the planet when you don't even own your own (low-flow) pot to piss in

"...but the city provides recycling at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility (2514 Business Center Dr., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon-7pm),..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Heebie-Jeebie News

Local TV Feeds on Muck and Mayhem

"...on fluff stories about celebrities, promotional pieces for the network's prime-time programming, and banal chatter between the anchors...."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...March 17]. I consider Air America the most valuable network on the radio. I only wish there was a..."

March 24, 2006 Column

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...so stunning in last year's The Last Seduction, is wasted here; she's all breathy beauty and nothing else. Friedkin,..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...whose clients include the likes of Texas Utilities and Waste Management Inc. -- two firms that could benefit substantially..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Austin Beerworks and Jester King

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 1)

"...and at what hours; with whom can you socially network and at what distances; is this bug going to..."

March 27, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Austin's Greenest 'Yellow Pages': Seventh Edition Hits Stands

Paul Robbins draws on institutional knowledge to produce a 'labor of love'

"...where to recycle batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs, food waste, pill bottles, Styrofoam – even building materials? Just check..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...the trio hasn't let their decadelong history go to waste, releasing Sad Songs ... Better Days in 2002. –..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...complex clogging the airwaves with meaningless distractions, or they zero in on one story and harp. A recent example..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Column

Al's New Coffee Grinder

Getting Press: The Have Nots

"...that reruns of Wings are running on the USA Network...."

Feb. 27, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin