From statesman, January 9, 2009...
When Rahm Emanuel , President-elect Barack Obama's chief of staff, told a group of corporate chiefs in New York late last year that Obama's economic stimulus package would focus on "green infrastructure," the message reached all the way to Austin.
In the Capitol and at City Hall, policymakers are trying to figure out how local governments can cash in on federal largesse. The wish lists that major Texas cities have assembled amount to a smorgasbord of projects that have an environmental bent, whether they put more public buses on the road to cut vehicle emissions or put solar panels atop government buildings.
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Monday, January 19, 2009
Monday, October 20, 2008
Texas focuses on ‘green’ forklifts, buses
From San Antonio Business Journal, October 17, 2008...
Fleet operators overseeing forklifts, school buses and work trucks in 34 Texas counties now have access to a $12 million grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to equip their vehicles with ultra-low emissions equipment fueled by propane gas.
Fleet operators overseeing forklifts, school buses and work trucks in 34 Texas counties now have access to a $12 million grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to equip their vehicles with ultra-low emissions equipment fueled by propane gas.
The grant was awarded to the Texas Railroad Commission, which will administer the funds. The source of the funding is the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan — a program created seven years ago with the intent of reducing emissions in the state of Texas to improve air quality.
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Report: Austin among top 20 greenest cities
From Austin Business Journal, September 22, 2008...
Austin ranks 14th on the latest list of greenest U.S. cities from SustainLane.com.
Texas’ Capital City moved up one place since the last time SustainLane compiled its rankings in 2006.
Topping the list were Portland, Ore., San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago and New York, in that order.
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Austin ranks 14th on the latest list of greenest U.S. cities from SustainLane.com.
Texas’ Capital City moved up one place since the last time SustainLane compiled its rankings in 2006.
Topping the list were Portland, Ore., San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago and New York, in that order.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Guerrilla Gardeners Are Making Austin Greener
From KEYE, September 16, 2008...
If you're a person that enjoys planting and harvesting, you're called a gardener. If you secretly beautify empty lots across our city, you're called a guerrilla gardener.
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If you're a person that enjoys planting and harvesting, you're called a gardener. If you secretly beautify empty lots across our city, you're called a guerrilla gardener.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
More Growing Vegetables To Fight High Food Costs
from *Austin* Texas News - KEYE 42 News
It doesn't take too many trips down the supermarket aisle to see the cost of food is up. More people than ever are trading their trips to the green grocer...
Monday, August 25, 2008
City of Austin in works for zero waste
From KXAN, August 22, 2008...
Council members Lee Leffingwell and Mike Martinez are writing a "green ordinance" that would make it mandatory for large festivals and events to recycle if they want to get a permit from the city.
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Council members Lee Leffingwell and Mike Martinez are writing a "green ordinance" that would make it mandatory for large festivals and events to recycle if they want to get a permit from the city.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Cedar Park continues its 'green' efforts
From Hill Country News, August 13, 2008...
Cedar Park has continued its efforts to conserve and "go green" with its Water IQ campaign, and now citizens have the opportunity to learn just how they can conserve water during a time when Central Texas is experiencing major drought conditions.
The city of Austin, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and city of Cedar Park are hosting a press conference Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. to provide citizens with information about their joint twice-weekly watering schedule.
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Cedar Park has continued its efforts to conserve and "go green" with its Water IQ campaign, and now citizens have the opportunity to learn just how they can conserve water during a time when Central Texas is experiencing major drought conditions.
The city of Austin, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and city of Cedar Park are hosting a press conference Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. to provide citizens with information about their joint twice-weekly watering schedule.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Austinites not the greenest drivers around
From Austin Business Journal, June 25, 2008...
Austin is no stranger to green lists and the city often gets good grades when it comes to sustainability. But a new report from Men's Health magazine gives local drivers a C+ for eco-friendliness.
Austin ranked 43rd out of 100 major cities in a study on America's "greenest drivers" and "worst fuel offenders." The study relied on data regarding gas consumption, air quality, vehicle efficiency, and the quality and usage of mass-transit.
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Austin is no stranger to green lists and the city often gets good grades when it comes to sustainability. But a new report from Men's Health magazine gives local drivers a C+ for eco-friendliness.
Austin ranked 43rd out of 100 major cities in a study on America's "greenest drivers" and "worst fuel offenders." The study relied on data regarding gas consumption, air quality, vehicle efficiency, and the quality and usage of mass-transit.
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Monday, June 9, 2008
Texas 71 topped with 'green' asphalt
From statesman.com, June 4, 2008...
State road projects may soon warm up to the green movement if a new method to produce asphalt with fewer greenhouse gas emissions proves successful.
The Texas Department of Transportation is using "warm" asphalt for a three-mile-long paving project on Texas 71 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport this week.
Warm asphalt is mixed at 240 degrees, compared with 330 degrees for traditionally used hot asphalt. The lower temperature reduces the amount of chemicals released into the air.
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State road projects may soon warm up to the green movement if a new method to produce asphalt with fewer greenhouse gas emissions proves successful.
The Texas Department of Transportation is using "warm" asphalt for a three-mile-long paving project on Texas 71 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport this week.
Warm asphalt is mixed at 240 degrees, compared with 330 degrees for traditionally used hot asphalt. The lower temperature reduces the amount of chemicals released into the air.
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Friday, May 23, 2008
City may stop purchasing bottled water
From Austin Business Journal, May 21, 2008...
The Austin City Council will consider a resolution to eliminate city purchases of bottled water for use inside city facilities including City Hall.
The council will consider the resolution on May 22.
The resolution is part of a larger plan aimed at reducing plastic bottle use in all city operations.
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The Austin City Council will consider a resolution to eliminate city purchases of bottled water for use inside city facilities including City Hall.
The council will consider the resolution on May 22.
The resolution is part of a larger plan aimed at reducing plastic bottle use in all city operations.
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Friday, May 2, 2008
Austin tops 10 "greenest" retirement destinations
From Austin Business Journal, Ma7 2, 2008...
With its plentiful urban parks and wilderness preserves, Austin was cited as an ideal city to help raise grandchildren. Zilker Park, in particular, was cited for its mix of recreation and natural settings, including the hike-and-bike trails, hillside theater, swimming holes and botanical and sculpture gardens.
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With its plentiful urban parks and wilderness preserves, Austin was cited as an ideal city to help raise grandchildren. Zilker Park, in particular, was cited for its mix of recreation and natural settings, including the hike-and-bike trails, hillside theater, swimming holes and botanical and sculpture gardens.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Austin-Area Resort Awarded Top Green Honor
From KXAN.com, April 30, 2008…
Green getaways are red hot, and one of the most environmentally friendly hotels in the world is just 30 minutes away from Downtown Austin.
"The vision for The Crossings came from interviews and a lot of prayers," said Ken Beck, co-founder of The Crossings.
Beck called The Crossings wellness resort and spa in the Balcones Preserve "Tex-Zen."
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
City, stores OK plan to cut back on plastic bags
From statesman.com April 3, 2008...
Major retailers say they will sell reusable bags and encourage consumers to recycle plastic bags.
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Major retailers say they will sell reusable bags and encourage consumers to recycle plastic bags.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Office Depot Going Green in Austin
From Austin Business Journal February 8, 2008...
Office Depot will break ground next week on its newest Austin store, which will double as the retailer's first "green" location.
The 21,000-square-foot store -- being designed and built for LEED certification -- is expected to open later this summer at 2620 Anderson Lane.
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Office Depot will break ground next week on its newest Austin store, which will double as the retailer's first "green" location.
The 21,000-square-foot store -- being designed and built for LEED certification -- is expected to open later this summer at 2620 Anderson Lane.
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Friday, February 1, 2008
Austin Joins Growing Network of LED Cities
From CNN Money January 30, 2008...
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq:CREE), a leader in LED solid-state lighting components, announced that the City of Austin today joined the LED City(tm) program.
The LED City program is an international initiative to deploy and promote energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lighting. Austin joins Toronto, Raleigh, NC, and Ann Arbor, MI, in evaluating and deploying state-of-the-art LED lighting technology across their municipal infrastructures.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq:CREE), a leader in LED solid-state lighting components, announced that the City of Austin today joined the LED City(tm) program.
The LED City program is an international initiative to deploy and promote energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lighting. Austin joins Toronto, Raleigh, NC, and Ann Arbor, MI, in evaluating and deploying state-of-the-art LED lighting technology across their municipal infrastructures.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Two Austin Hotels Win Top 'Green' Rating
From the PRWeb.com January 22, 2008...
Ridgway, Colo. (PRWEB) January 22, 2008 -- Two Austin hotels have been recognized as leaders in the "green hotel" movement. Habitat Suites Hotel and The Crossings were named as two of the just 18 hotels that TheBestGreenHotels.com recognizes as the most environmentally friendly hotels in the world.
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Ridgway, Colo. (PRWEB) January 22, 2008 -- Two Austin hotels have been recognized as leaders in the "green hotel" movement. Habitat Suites Hotel and The Crossings were named as two of the just 18 hotels that TheBestGreenHotels.com recognizes as the most environmentally friendly hotels in the world.
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Whole Foods Getting Rid of Plastic Bags in All Stores
From the Austin Business Journal January 22, 2008...
Whole Foods Market Inc. has expanded its ban on disposable plastic bans to include all of its 270 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
The company says its goal is to be plastic bag-free by Earth Day on April 22.
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Whole Foods Market Inc. has expanded its ban on disposable plastic bans to include all of its 270 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
The company says its goal is to be plastic bag-free by Earth Day on April 22.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
REI to Test Environmentally Friendly Store in Round Rock
From the Puget Sound Business Journal January 15, 2008...
National outdoor retailer Recreational Equipment Inc. plans to open a new 32,700-square-foot store near Austin, Texas, this fall.
The store will be the second location of the company's new retail prototype design, which incorporates green building concepts. The two-story REI will be in Round Rock, Texas.
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National outdoor retailer Recreational Equipment Inc. plans to open a new 32,700-square-foot store near Austin, Texas, this fall.
The store will be the second location of the company's new retail prototype design, which incorporates green building concepts. The two-story REI will be in Round Rock, Texas.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Texas Drivers Can Receive Funding To Buy Clean Vehicles
From KXAN.com January 8, 2008...
Texans who want to get their clunkers off the road and drive "clean machines" can get some help from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and AirCheckTexas.
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Texans who want to get their clunkers off the road and drive "clean machines" can get some help from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and AirCheckTexas.
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