Here's a list of organizations/groups dedicated to making a GREENER Austin!
Rain Barrel Program
A city of Austin water-conservation program: Rain barrels are available for the community to purchase at a discounted price.
625 E. 10th St., 974-2199. www.ci.austin.tx.us.
The Lightbulb Shop
Get your compact fluorescent lightbulbs here! And don't forget, they're eligible for Austin Energy CFL rebates!
6318 Burnet Rd., 302-1554.
Vintage Material Supply Co.
Vintage reclaimed lumber and timber is just part of their contribution to construction; they also distribute Paperstone, an eco-friendly hardy surface material made from recycled paper and almond resin.
730 Shady Ln., 386-6404. info@vintagematerialsupply.com, www.vintagematerialsupply.com.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Habitat for Humanity's construction thrift center sells reconditioned, surplus, and donated hardware and building materials, with an ever-changing stock of essentials and unusual pieces.
310 Comal St., 478-2165. www.re-store.com.
Building Materials Outlet
Pick up a building bargain from their stock of surplus, close-out, and returned doors, windows, timber, and flooring. It's like buying recycled, but it's all brand new.
8701 Research, 836-1663. bmoaustex@prodigy.net, www.bmoaustin.com.
Austin Green Building Program
They were the first major eco-building program in the nation, so take advantage of all that green experience. Austin Energy offers free energy-saving home improvements for renters and homeowners. Their online Sustainable Building Sourcebook is stuffed with handy hints on building, renovating, and maintaining a home or business in an eco-friendly way. Topics including energy conservation and nonpolluting construction techniques, plus links to contractors, consultants, and suppliers of green products and services around town.
721 Barton Springs Rd., 482-5300. greenbuilding@austinenergy.com, www.austinenergy.com.
Armadillo Solar Outfitters
This company specializes in the photovoltaic design of solar panels, which eliminates the need for metal railing and mounting kits.
PO Box 41836, Austin, Texas , 78704-0031, 707-7273, 800/329-3283. meaghan@armadillosolar.net, www.armadillosolar.net.
Austin Energy Home Performance With Energy Star Rebate Program
Is your house more than 10 years old? Get a free energy analysis to see how you can save power, then get up to a 20% rebate on certain energy-saving repairs.
721 Barton Springs Rd., 974-7827. custinfo@austinenergy.com, www.austinenergy.com.
Austin Energy Solar Rebate Program
Offering the nation's biggest rebate per watt for householders and businesses who install a solar-photovoltaic electric system.
721 Barton Springs Rd., 482-5346. solarrebate@austinenergy.com, www.austinenergy.com.
Geo Growers
Good, ugly, black dirt, yummy yummy! Get your living soils, compost, and delicious eatin's for your worms and roots. Geo Growers makes damn good dirt, and their dirt makes the daisies dance.
12002-B Hwy. 290 W., 892-2722. www.geogrowersinc.com.
The Great Outdoors Garden Adventures
Want to make the word greener? Plant something from these partners in the city of Austin Grow Green project. Visit their SoCo gardens for a relaxing perusal of their floral and arboreal stock.
2730 S. Congress, 448-2992. www.gonursery.com.
Wildflower Organics
It's easy to eat organic, but these specialists in home decor, soft furnishings, and baby equipment make it easy to make your entire home environmentally friendly and luxurious at the same time.
908 N. Lamar, 320-0449
3801 Capital of TX Hwy. Ste. D-180, 732-2145. customerservice@wildflowerorganics.com. www.wildflowerorganics.com.
Austin Biofuels
Producing and providing biodiesel at 20 sites around Central Texas, this Austin firm sells to gas stations and also deals with fleet contracts.
677-3231. jeff@austinbiofuels.com, www.austinbiofuels.com.
Eco-Wise
Austin's local one-stop eco-shop supplies all your green needs, from large installations like composting toilets and on-demand water heaters to household goods like cleaning products to organic and vegan clothing, kids toys, and biodiesel.
110 W. Elizabeth, 326-4474. www.ecowise.com.
R. Martin Electric Bikes
City-center sellers of imported electric bikes; ask about the price rebate for Austin Energy customers.
2125 Goodrich Ave, Ste. B, 476-0500. support@rmartinbikes.com, www.rmartinbikes.com. |