sustainability

Austin, Texas Real Estate Market Update and Statistics January 2...

Austin Metablog  Wed, 01/11/2012 - 5:00pm

More good news for Austin! Austin is proving to be a resilient player in overall market viability and sustainability, as...

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The University of Texas at Austin Celebrates Earth Month

UT - Office of Public Affairs  Thu, 04/21/2011 - 8:51am

In recognition of the 41st anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 The University of Texas at Austin Office of Sustainability is celebrating all month with daily green tips focused on the university community.

Green Tips on the front page of the Daily Texan student newspaper throughout April provide ideas for going green.

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City Manager names Chief Sustainability Officer

Austin City Connection News and Event Highlights  Fri, 06/18/2010 - 4:56am

Green building expert Lucia Athens will guide City's initiatives.



 

Meet Chief Sustainability Officer finalists June 3

Austin City Connection News and Event Highlights  Fri, 05/28/2010 - 9:59am

New position will oversee City's environmental initiatives.



 

Wal-Mart To Index Products' Eco Impact

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 07/17/2009 - 4:00am

Wal-Mart is setting up an environmental ratings system for all of its products. The retailer's suppliers will be required to detail the environmental costs of making their products.

Wal-Mart will then turn that information into an index to help customers understand the sustainability of what they buy.

The initiative could change the way consumer goods are produced and marketed around the world.