Zero Waste by 2040: A Recommendation Sneak Peek

What the consultants have to say

"...I'm in recovery," began Rick Anthony, one of two zero-waste plan consultants recently hired by the city of Austin...."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Resource Recovery Charts a New Course to Achieving Zero Waste

A quick look at the city’s new Comprehensive Plan

"...A self-proclaimed “road map toward zero waste,” Austin Resource Recovery’s existing 2011 Master Plan committed..."

Nov. 7, 2023 News Post by Hannah Rossi

As the City Strives for Zero Waste, Where Does Food Fit In?

Bringing farm-to-table back to the farm

"...Larger nonprofit organizations have the bandwidth and infrastructure to..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Significant Dates in Austin Zero Waste History

"...2001: Texas Campaign for the Environment targets waste and recycling...."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature

Staging Mr. Burns, a post-electric play With Zero Waste

A UT student production of Anne Washburn’s play shows how to make theatre the sustainable way

"...designer) wanted to do something different. They're staging a zero-waste production that's also very conscious of ideas of social..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Arts Feature by M. Brianna Stallings

A Decade of Action Toward a Zero-Waste City

How far along are we?

"...way back in 2005, which committed us to becoming zero-waste by 2040. Austin Resource Recovery (back then still the..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

A Plan to Plan for a Zero-Waste City

Leadership will determine the success of long-range strategy

"...started the public consultation process on the Integrated Solid Waste Management Master Plan (or ISWMMP for short). At its..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Zero Waste = No New Landfills

"...Editor, On Tuesday I attended a presentation held by zero-waste consultants hired by the city of Austin. On Thursday,..."

Feb. 16, 2008 Postmarks

Austin’s Reverse Pitch Competition Encourages Zero Waste Economy

Local entrepreneurs turn one company’s trash into another’s cash

"...program to help turn raw materials slated to become waste into the foundation of business ventures. Local institutions pitched..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Lauren Girgis

Zero Waste, Black-Owned Startup Nurtures Community One Plant at a Time

Black Lives Veggies plants seeds of change

"...and compost made from Resolution Gardens clients' recycled yard waste. Jefferson, a former Baylor football star, was a Resolution..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Getting to Zero

Will Austin's green seif-image be realized with its "zero waste" goals?

"...the city has adopted ambitious goals to reduce the waste it generates. In fact, "waste" as a concept is..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Can Austin Waste Not?

City vows to cut landfill-bound garbage to zero

"...this idea, with its recently declared goals of reducing waste by 20% in four years, and achieving "zero waste"..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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

Waste less, save more

"...Food waste reduction initiatives are (finally) on the brink of being..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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

City Hall Hustle: Waste Not, Want Not

Council considers closing loopholes in recycling code

"...– close longstanding loopholes that have rendered the city's zero-waste goals as imaginary as granny's death panel. Despite the..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Solid Waste: Who's Driving the Train?

City staff's landfill-expansion decision has violated – at least in the spirit – a resolution passed by council. Now everybody wants to know why.

"...City staff, the citizen's Solid Waste Advis­ory Commission, and the city manager's office are potentially..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Solid Waste Services

Toward a greener future

"...to the issue: selecting a new director for Solid Waste Services, renegotiating the existing recycling contract with Greenstar North..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beside the Point: Solid Waste: Willie Rhodes Slides Sideways

City announces SWS 'reorganization' – Rhodes to head 'Code Compliance'

"...left the building when the long-anticipated reorganization of Solid Waste Services was announced, by means of a brief memorandum..."

June 5, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Climate Change: City Targets Zero Emissions

City aims for carbon neutrality by 2050

"...new goal: By 2050, Austin plans to implement, citywide, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions – i.e., "carbon neutrality." Citing increasing..."

May 23, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Zero Tolerance Ends Up Costing All of Us Real Money!

"...Editor, The Statesman has been on a tear about waste of tax dollars from the city’s mission to make..."

June 24, 2007 Postmarks

Hornsby Bend Waste Utility Deserves Coverage

"...the most unique environmental facilities in Austin, Hornsby Bend waste utility. Central Texas has one of the most advanced..."

May 28, 2007 Postmarks

This Week's Waste of Time

Run for your life. Jump for your life, too!

"...much distance you can put between you and ground zero (my record is 5032 meters, beat that.) Click here..."

Sept. 3, 2009 Screens Post by James Renovitch

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

What’s the Deal With Styrofoam Cups and Plastic Drinking Straws?

Zero Waste Advisory Commission encourages Austinites to take small steps to reduce pollution

"...a decidedly anti-environment state government, Austin still maintains ambitious zero waste goals of diverting most trash from the landfill..."

June 29, 2018 Food Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Plans '[re]Manufacture' for Landfill

City hopes to create jobs while moving Austin closer to its zero-waste goals

"...would create jobs while moving Austin closer to its zero-waste goals. Gedert's example of a company that would support..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Council Tries to Keep City's Trash Out of Hated Landfill

Waste not, what now?

"...A city of Austin contract with Waste Management, Inc. to collect waste from city facilities and..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New SWS Director Announced

California Resource Recovery Association boss Robert Gedert to run recycling

"...Director Robert Gedert will take the reins at Solid Waste Services, starting Feb. 1, 2010...."

Dec. 8, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Concrete Solution

Should developers have to recycle?

"...Resource Recovery staff estimate that construction and demolition (C&D) waste constitutes 20-30% of the materials going to landfills, roughly..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

The Daily Hustle: 1/24/11

Riley kick-off, endorsements, elections and so much trash

"...season, rumblings of a 2012 election, fun with Solid Waste and more...."

Jan. 24, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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