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A Chicago art group brings Austin punk and the mighty congresswoman together

"...The group has also made banners out of discarded plastic bags that feature quotes from punk song lyrics and..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Happenings

April 17-24

"...DUMP THE PUMP Bring five plastic bags, and try public transportation the morning of Earth..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

Flashpoint

Shine a Light

"...act and album as native as “people dressed in plastic bags directing traffic” (No. 2 opener “Shattered”), could probably..."

April 4, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Officer-Involved Shooting in Southeast Austin

Police were attempting to execute drug-related search warrant

"...runs at the house earlier this month and found plastic bags with a white residue that tested positive for..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Let Them Eat Loaf

The Story of Lottie Fox

"...way revealed that Lottie's most recent meals had included plastic bags, dried corn, and bird bones...."

May 11, 2007 Food Feature by Suzy Banks

After a Fashion

Stephen gets all artsy and somehow manages to not even get any on himself. He also encourages men to wear fewer clothes.

"...– sodden and molding – which she displayed in plastic bags as a living and continually decomposing reminder of..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City

Activist Heading Back to Iraq

"...his own chances. Jackson says he's hoping to obtain plastic bags for blood transfusions and other emergency relief supplies..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

'Sleep Toward Heaven'

We're not reviewing Amanda Eyre Ward's debut novel, Sleep Toward Heaven, and we're not interviewing her as an author, either, because she has contributed to The Austin Chronicle for more than three years. It would be a conflict of interest. We are, however, excerpting an early chapter of the book, and we are proud and happy to do so.

"...package. Both pieces of the bikini are in separate plastic bags. The magenta is even brighter than it was..."

March 21, 2003 Books Feature

Hiiiiiiiii-Yah!

Austin foley artist Buzz Moran strips the sound out of a forgotten kung fu flick and redubs it live at the Drafthouse. The result? Something to chop about it.

"...on occasional detours into light mockery (with members crinkling plastic bags whenever the print gets particularly scratchy), superimposed catch..."

May 17, 2002 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

Naked City

"...recently delivered new telephone books tastefully wrapped in brand-new plastic bags to Austin homes. Due to your old phonebooks'..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Good News, Bad News

"...paper that I now know will end up in plastic bags in the landfill, but they didn't have one..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Column

The 'Shroom Boom

Fall Is the Time for Wild Fungus Fun

"...them in a paper bag or waxed paper as plastic bags and airtight containers advance decay...."

Oct. 24, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Wish List

Here's your chance to give back to the areas of our community that need it the most

"...Plastic storage bins with lids..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

"...Clear plastic storage containers for educational materials..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Features Feature

Wish List

Here's your chance to give back to the areas of our community that need it the most

"...Folding grocery carts & reusable grocery bags..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Wish List

We've made your list, now check it twice and give to do good!

"...Canvas tote bags (not for groceries)..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Naked City

"...• The Bag the Bags Coalition wants the all-too-common sight of plastic grocery bags..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

Wish List

Give 'til it helps: Part 1

"...Plastic and metal rakes..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Features Feature

Holiday Wish Lists 2002

Presents for public service

"...Inexpensive wrist watches, book bags..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Features Feature

HEB's Gone Green

HEB to give away 20,000 reusable grocery bags.

"...stores will celebrate by giving away free reusable shopping bags to customers bringing in at least five disposable plastic..."

Nov. 12, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Letters at 3AM

People of all political persuasions are beginning to face the reality that Americans' demand for oil is outpacing our supply and refining capacity, which in turn will cripple our economy's ability to grow. Our disposable society will become a scavenging society, and, on the brighter side, a more inventive society.

"..."We live in a plastic world," Bartlett noted, "and all that plastic is made..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

How Not to Be an Artist

Advice on how to be an artist

"...was that it wasn't AstroTurf, but some thin, shiny plastic fuzz, more suitable for a makeshift red carpet event..."

March 20, 2015 Arts Feature by Adam Sultan

Keep Austin … Green

"...gave an insight to Austin’s decision to ban “single-use” bags and the lawsuit from the Texas Retailers Association. Personally,..."

March 13, 2013 Postmarks

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Save Our Springs' anniversary, Al Armendariz's move, and the bag ban

"...6) Bag the Bags Council passed a ban on single-use plastic and paper..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Five Ways YOU Can Fight Climate Change

Yes, you can do things to help the planet

"...3) Reduce single-use plastic consumption. Huge amounts of fossil fuels are required to..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Low-Waste Cooking Is Possible With a Few Small Daily Changes

Waste less, save more

"...not going hungry – because that's when you buy bags of chips and tubs of ice cream. It's prep..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Local Supplement Brand Pledges to Clean Up Litter With Every Purchase

fitppl sees the link between healthy food and a healthy planet

"...on the beach, he witnessed firsthand the preponderance of plastic in the ocean and started to think about ways..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Kitchen Gadgets

Spice up your favorite foodie's kitchen with one of our recommendations

"...by the BeaterBlade+ from New Metro Design, a new plastic paddle attachment with rubber flaps that scrapes the sides..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Food Feature

At Your Solid Waste Service

"...Here's what you can recycle: glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles with No. 1 or No. 2 on the..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Nothing Here Has Any Real Value

Honorable mention

"...varied and unknown purposes, packed with multiple cords, attachments, bags, and filters. Eight felt Christmas stockings that my great-grandmother..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Books Feature by Sarah Elizabeth Eastep

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