It’s still a ways away, but we are already thinking about the Zilker Green Team/Future Craft Collective Back-to-School clothes swap this coming school year. Ordinarily we hold it on tax free weekend but this year we’re shaking things up a bit. Because so many folks are still away that weekend in one last effort before [...]

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We’re back on Craftzine this season with a new collection of projects under the heading, Reduce, Reuse, Refashion. Our first project out the bag, (pun totally intended) is for these super cool, lightweight and breathable produce bags made from sports jerseys. Get on over there and check ‘em out. And while you’re at it, check [...]

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This weekend I participated in a viewing and panel discussion on the documentary Consuming Kids. It was amazing. And frightening. A documentary I think every parent and educator should watch. The way the modern day marketing machine preys on our kids from birth on is mind boggling. You can read more about my experience here. [...]

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Keeping small business alive is an important part of living green. Check out the 3/50 Project for a quick tutorial on ways to support local small business in your own community.

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