An organization dedicated to helping us all learn how to live more lightly on the earth while being happier, healthier and yes, wealthier!
Austin's best local retail and service shop dedicated to its community of electric-powered travelers, supporting the needs of electric bikes and scooters.
A great way to support and use clean, renewable energy, whether you live in a house or apartment. You can also enroll your business.
A Yahoo group "somewhere between the garage sale and the dump, and much cooler than either" that is dedicated to offering and requesting cast-offs from area residents for free. You must request membership from the list moderators.
A program supporting our local economy, whereby time is exchanged in service among community members. Every member's time is valued equally, hour for hour.
Subscribe to AustinEcoNetwork's email postings of community events, action items, and job postings and you will quickly plug into Austin's active environmental community.
Pioneering graduate MBA and certificate programs that prepare diverse leaders to build enterprises that are financially successful, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable.
Welcomes anyone who seeks wholeness through healthy food and lifestyle choices. Prepare to nourish your whole body, mind, and spirit.
A wonderful free service that lets you decide what gets in your mailbox. Eliminate unwanted catalogs that you receive. Simplify your life and save natural resources.
Dr. Rhonda Steinke, ND spoke to our group about solvents, pharmaceuticals, pesticides and heavy metals and what she called "terrible toxins" in our environment. She explained what parts of our bodies they affect, what diseases they can cause, what we can do to minimize exposure, and how to help our bodies deal with and expel these toxins. The link provided will download Dr. Steinke's slide presentation (.ppt).
Note: If you don't have PowerPoint, you can download free, open source software called Impress to view the presentation. You can go to www.OpenOffice.org to learn more about great software tools that don't require licensing fees.
These wonderful recyclable bags make a great substitute for plastic bags! They fold up into a small size that is easy to carry and expand when filled.
In 2007, the Texas Legislature mandated that manufacturers selling new computer equipment in Texas must provide a program for collecting and recycling of consumers’ used computer equipment.
Each manufacturer is responsible only for its own brand(s) of computer equipment. The collection and recycling must be convenient and free at the time of recycling. Computer equipment is considered:
a monitor, a desktop computer or laptop, and an accompanying keyboard and mouse made by the same manufacturer. The manufacturers are required to offer collection and recycling only for computer equipment purchased primarily for personal or home-business use—regardless of when it was sold; By law, the customer is responsible for any confidential information left on the computer equipment.
Environmentally responsible office supplies, including letterheads, envelopes, and business cards for a sustainable world.
Wouldn't it be great if there were a way you could report individuals who litter along roadsides? If you live in Texas, this is the link for you!
So what do you do when you see trash being tossed out of a car window or accidentally flying out of a truck bed? Instead of hog-tying the offender to your car, the Texas Department of Transportation suggests turning them in through their Report a Litterer Program.
If you are searching for a mercury-free dentist who is very knowledgeable and experienced, then look no further. Learn more about why his practice is mercury and fluoride free at http://www.griffincole.com/articles_written.asp
Next time you see a smoking vehicle, write down the license plate, date and time, and you can report it online. You may also qualify for assistance with replacing your vehicle as well as register to win a hybrid!
If you want to support Austin's local green economy, this is the first place to shop for anything green. Don't just go to their web site. Visit their store. It's jam-packed with great products and ideas.
These folks truly care about making sure that anyone in Austin who wants to recycle can do so (and has no excuse not to!), so please support them.
Stay on top of present and future environmental issues facing the health of our planet. ENN's mission is to inform, educate, and help create a platform for global environmental action. Sounds good to us!
If you want to stay up-to-date on the water fluoridation front and participate, the FAN provides a wealth of information about the toxicity of fluoride compounds and the health impacts of fluoride exposures. Don't miss the FAN Video: Professional Perspectives on Water Fluoridation posted on the home page (scroll down).
Want to learn about the dangers of water fluoridation? First get armed with information and then join local concerned citizens who are trying to eliminate it from our community's drinking water.
From News Release by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, August 27, 2008 - "The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has launched a new statewide program Web site for recycling computer equipment, www.TexasRecyclesComputers.org, giving Texans a simple way to find the recycling options their computer manufacturers offer."
For as little as $20, stop up to 90% of your junk mail and plant 10 trees on your behalf.
A presentation given by GreenGirl Michele Hallahan about household hazardous chemicals — where to find them in your home, how to eliminate them, and what to replace them with. Merely informational.
Dr. Rhonda Steinke, ND offers natural alternatives to healthcare, with individualized wellness suggestions using natural methods & encompassing a holistic prospective to support & restore health. Modalities include clinical nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine & hydrotherapy.
Jane Akre and Steve Wilson are a wonderful, rare breed of TV reporters who were willing to stand up for the truth, and as a result became whistle blowers. Here they explain how Monsanto and Fox News prevented them from exposing the mounting evidence about the harmful effects of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH). A story worth sharing with loved ones.
A great way to spend a morning or afternoon, getting to know native plants while strolling through native gardens, trails, and exhibits.
Did you ever wonder what to do with your old yoga mat? I know I have. I discovered an organization, Recycle Your Mat, that will take back your old mat, and it will be upcycled into other products, including yoga products. Once your mat is received, RYM will even send you a 20% off coupon for an eco-friendly Manduka yoga mat or other item.
http://www.recycleyourmat.com
Most of us have access to recycle bins at curb side. However, as far as I know, they do not accept items such as used batteries, paint etc. This link shows locations that recycle these items not accepted at the curb and many many more! To recycling!!
One of many great ways to get involved in the local environmental community and meet like minded folks.
An online resource for busy moms wanting to create healthier families. Explore articles, recipes and videos about organics, non-toxics, and managing chronic disorders (such as food allergies, diabetes, asthma, etc.). A two-woman start-up launched in 2007 in Austin.
A growing group of dedicated persons bringing a new venture to our city, a member-owned and operated co-operative dedicated to promoting healthy, organic and local food (when available) at fair prices to our members.
A conveniently simple and beautiful way to help us remain calm and buoyant through any kind of storm. Simply check your mailbox, insert and play.
Here is a local waste management company that demonstrates a solid commitment to environmentally friendly ways of dealing with waste. Their web site is filled with household tips.
If you want to learn more about renewable energy technologies, including solar and wind, as well as energy efficiency, be sure to check out the annual Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair (in early fall) and the Cool House Tour (in early summer).
A centrally located, member-owned grocery store with tons of organic and sustainably-minded choices. Don't let it's small size fool you. You'll probably find exactly what you need.
If you are wanting deep-down help to improve your health, Roberta Speer provides holistic health counseling and chakra balancing in the comfort of your home or office. Let her support you to achieve better health the wise and natural way!
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