Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA)
This potent group represents a new breed of farmers that actually survive and thrive growing food for the local masses. Without folks like TOFGA, sustainable communities is just a dreamer's buzz phrase. Website includes a "local food locator" search engine for the entire state of Texas.
Rhizome Collective
An East Austin based non-profit group promoting urban sustainability. They were recently awarded a $100k Brownfield Cleanup Grant from the EPA and provide space and other resources for several community-focused projects.
EComm
Down to earth group of biologists, archaeologists, and chemists helping bridge the polar worlds of development and conservation.
Native Texas Nursery
The best wholesale nursery in Austin. They have a true passion for the plants, and are trailblazing the path to bringing our beautiful Texas natives to the green industry mainstream.
National BioDiesel Board
Official trade organization for the fuel of the very near future.
TAMU-Horticulture
A great horticulture resource for Texas and beyond from the BG alma mater.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
An inspiration and valuable resource for anyone who enjoys the beauty of natural Texas.
Green Corn Project
Austin non-profit helping people grow organic local food
Central Texas Clean Cities
Agency dedicated to improving air quality in the Austin-San Antonio area
Sustainable BioDiesel Alliance
Global non-profit with Austin HQ, aiming to make biodiesel production sustainable. Biodiesel is not the silver bullet, but these guys are trying to make it a more efficient piece of the pie that reduces pollution and ends foreign oil dependence.
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Texas Plant and Soil Lab
Best lab for soil analysis, which makes recommendtions to help create a healthy and balanced natural landscape.
Sustainable Shopper's Ball
An event series celebrating a sustainable Austin. The best local eco-vendors, speakers, presentations, tons of kids activities, solar power show by Austin's favorite musicians, organic food, green art, and fun!
Eastside Cafe
Oh man. Not only is this the best restaurant in Austin, with the best soup ever (chicken artichoke), but they grow their own, too!
AustinMama.com
A resource and showcase for creative, talented, smart, diverse, and stereotype-busting mamas in Austin and beyond.
Golden Fuel Systems
Information on converting a diesel vehicle to run on pure vegetable oil, and other biofuel products.
Barton Springs Nursery
The best retail nursery in Austin. They carry the natives that nobody else in town does, and have a great staff that actually knows the inventory.
Lollipoop Designs
Handmade sassafrass, feelin' the love.
GoodCommonSense.net
Locally-based, good-for-the-earth household solutions for everyone. From energy-efficient light bulbs to portable solar panels to sexy washing machines. Loads of green info, too!.
Renewable Lubricants Inc
Small Ohio company that makes and distributes biobased lubricants for all kinds of industrial and commercial uses.
Native American Seed
A Junction, TX provider of native plant seeds for landscape and ecological restoration. Not to be confused with other wildflower seed providers in the hill country, who include non-native and sometimes invasive seeds in some of their mixes, Native American Seed is a trusted source for quality grasses, wildflowers, and perennial seeds for each of the different eco-regions of Texas.
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