Mueller Takes the LEED: Sample Sustainable Features

"...of homes with three-, four-, and five-star energy efficiency certification in the Austin Energy Green Building program...."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature

Sustainable Biodiesel: Made in Austin

How two guys are putting Austin on the biodiesel map … again

"...sold its pumps and equipment to Jason Burroughs of DieselGreen Fuels, Austin's first commercial purveyor of waste vegetable oil..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• Green Water Treatment Plant Update A slightly clearer picture of..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...landfills a month. Texas Campaign for the Environ­ment, the green nonprofit largely responsible for the new law, is celebrating..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature

In Memoriam

Feisty local will be missed by many

"...organizing the annual fall fundraiser for the all-volunteer nonprofit Green Corn Project – those financially successful annual tasting events..."

July 18, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

"...Austin has always been at the forefront of the green-building movement, from the leaders at Austin Energy to the..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature

AMD Sets Its Site on Lantana

Company trumpets facility greenbuilding; opponents ask what's downstream

"...to promote its site development plan as a world-glass greenbuilding project that it says will:..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Feeling the Heat

A profile of the new Texas ACLU and Executive Director Will Harrell

"...the ACLU so closely," says Dripping Springs Republican Rick Green, who sits on the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. Ron..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Honey, I'm Home

The bees of Block 21 get busy on top of the W

"...Bee Rescue, the City of Austin, and the W's "green team," spearheaded by Forager/Food Buyer Valerie Broussard and Director..."

May 17, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

Civics 101

"...GREEN BUILDING NETWORKING Learn about the green building certification process..."

June 1, 2012 News Column

Naked City

"...in Energy and Environmental Design program of the U.S. Green Building Council. In order to become LEED-certified, the project..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

Permaculture

Local activists try to break free of oil-dependent lifestyle

"...techie by day, is co-instructing an eight-weekend Permaculture Design Certification Course in Austin, beginning this Saturday. He says permaculture..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Lake|Flato's Impact on Austin

The firm behind the new library has changed our city's look

"...well. And given the attention the firm pays to green practices and sustainability – it's received 10 Top Ten..."

Oct. 31, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Waiting on Fair Food

The quandary of ethical eating

"...which are open to the public. Some, such as Green Gate Farms and Johnson's Backyard Garden, use volunteers to..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Food Feature by Amy Kamp

They'll Knock Your Sakes Off

Austin restaurants pour passion into their sake programs

"...Negimaki, flattened sirloin wrapped around marinated shiitake mushroom and green onion, grilled and dropped with teriyaki and deep-fried garlic...."

Aug. 16, 2013 Food Feature by Margaret Shugart

Mapping Out Mueller

Airport redevelopment project continues spreading its wings

"...programs. The company hopes to qualify for Austin Energy's Green Building program and will submit the store for the..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature

Austin Climate Protection Plan Year One Highlights

A progress report on Austin's war on global warming

"...Status: GreenChoice Batch-6 becomes available for municipal use by end of..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...to be located on the site of the soon-to-be-decommissioned Green Power Plant, then the project would likely be folded..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...the last generation of nukes built in the 1970s. Greens locally and nationwide fault the hefty subsidization of the..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

Finding the Sweet Spot

For Austin's 'density bonus' development program – what's on our wish list?

"...supporting small, locally owned businesses and the live-music scene, green building program participation and Leadership in Energy and Environmental..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Save Our Springs Ordinance. See A Different Shade of Green for Temple-Inland...."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Catching Hell in G'Town

Battle over recall, development, and civility continues in Georgetown.

"...to respond to the petitions within five days of certification by the council. Assuming no delays, the recall election..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...– and its recognition, having received state cultural district certification by the Texas Commission on the Arts in 2020...."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Why Natural Wine Is the Biggest Drink Trend in Austin Right Now

Act natural this summer

"...glass. A hit of apricot and oolong tea and green apple on the nose. A slightly sweet flavor of..."

May 26, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

ACC Reopens Historic Campus Ahead of Bond Election

ACC shows what it can do with less than $50 million

"...a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification – the highest level – from the U.S. Green..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Austin Restaurants and Seafood Suppliers Work Toward Sustainability

Staying afloat with Minamoto Foods' SeaChange program

"...have what's available," says Stark. "Could I buy frozen green-lipped mussels and put them in the case? Yeah, but..."

April 30, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...Senate passed SB 15, but it didn't get the green light from a House committee. – M.T. Paul Workman's Permits..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Waste Not

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

"...hotel schools, and in the process of food handler certification. "When we build requirements into places where you're asking..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Civics 101

"...the public and brought to you by the U.S. Green Building Certification Institute and the city of Austin. 6-9:30pm...."

June 15, 2012 News Column

Cottage Industries

Eating locally never tasted so sweet

"...with creamy-smooth mashed potatoes and perfectly whisked gravy, of green bean casserole and fresh-from-the-oven, scratch-baked pumpkin and pecan pies...."

Nov. 25, 2011 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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