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July 2016
Monthly Event: Where are The Lines?
Where Are The Lines? Coexistence of Environmental Causes in a Conservative Texas Thursday, July 14th 6:00pm-8:30pm Austin Green Room 4804 B Grover Avenue, Austin, TX 78756R.S.V.P. at¬†rsvp@earthdayaustin.com The environmental cause is growing, and it must be inclusive to grow--we know it must. ¬†But the word ‚Äúinclusive‚Äù can cut both ways, especially here in Texas, a primarily Republican state. How do we keep pushing our sustainability issues forward while navigating the Texas political environment and all that it brings? Join us for a panel-led open discussion on how environmental causes best coexist and progress in a state like Texas. We need environmental leadership from ‚Äúboth sides of the aisle‚Äù and we need to move fast at bringing everyone to the table. That means working with people we don‚Äôt see eye-to-eye with on every issue. Where do we draw lines? Do we let others draw them for us? What is the balance?…
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Monthly Event: Reaching for Zero Waste
Reaching for Zero Waste: Navigating the Transition to Universal Recycling Thursday, August 25th 6:00pm-8:30pm Austin Green Room 4804 B Grover Avenue, Austin, TX 78756 R.S.V.P. at¬†rsvp@earthdayaustin.com Panelists include: Stacy Guidry, President, Zero Waste Strategies Dustin Fedako, Founder and CEO, Compost Pedallers Representative from¬†Austin Resource Recovery Join Earth Day Austin at the Green Room on Thursday August 25 for a discussion on upcoming implementations on the Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO). October 2016 marks a milestone in the roll-out of Austin‚Äôs Universal Recycling Ordinance as we embark on having all businesses recycling by 2018. October 2016 starts with the introduction of organics diversion for businesses greater than 15,000 sq. ft. What does this actually mean for businesses? How is the roll-out going so far? What is included in the organics diversion requirement? Is Austin prepared to provide the necessary infrastructure? What can we all do to support the process? We will address…
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Green Eggs and Ham
Get to know other environmental leaders over breakfast. This smaller format networking event is an opportunity to sit down with a small group and do some real power-networking with other eco-conscious professionals. To reserve your spot, visit the Green Eggs and Ham Page on the Earth Day Austin website.
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Brainstorming about what's next for Earth Day Austin is one of the things we do at Green Eggs and Ham! We've had so much fun hanging out over tacos with some of Austin's favorite environmentalists. This smaller format networking event is an opportunity to sit down with a small group and do some real power-networking with other eco-conscious professionals.
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