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• Posted W3LL: Hippie Tested. Diva Approved to Austinist
  Calling all people who want to look good, be good, and do good. A new kind of shopping is making its way into Austin and bringing sustainability to a whole new level – W3LL People is the ultimate skincare boutique located at The Bridges on South Lamar. No risk of greenwashinghttp://www.safecosmetics.org/faqs/#Doesn_t_the_government_ here. From the materials used in the décor and building to ALL the ingredients in the products, W3LL was created to bring a fresh, safe focus on skincare by providing products with proven, medical-grade nutrients that actually work and are not harmful for the planet.
• Posted Austin's Green 4th of July Celebration! to Austinist
  What is the greenest way to celebrate the 4th of July? Well, the 2nd Annual Green 4th of July Celebration at the Austin Farmers Market, of course! Technically on Saturday, July 5th, this year's event features green gurus, interactive discussions, local food, live music, sustainable kid's activities and entertainment.
• Posted United Way Launches New "Live United" Initiative to Austinist
  United Way Capital Area announced yesterday the launch of a new initiative designed to invite Central Texans to "Live United" and work together to advance the common good. A "Live United" kick-off event will take place this weekend to help promote the message of the campaign: Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Live United.
• Posted "Style Your Sole" at Whole Foods Market to Austinist
  TOMS Shoes hit the social-responsibility scene in 2006 with its unique one to one model of donating one pair of shoes for a child in need for every pair sold to you the consumer. Since its inception, it has given over 10,000 pairs of shoes to children in Argentina and 50,000 pairs in South Africa. In 2008, TOMS plans to give 200,000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world.
• Posted Ronald McDonald House Goes Green! to Austinist
  The U.S. Green Building Council has granted the new Ronald McDonald House of Austin and Central Texas a top green honor - LEED platinum certification. It is the first building in the city of Austin and the third building in the state of Texas to be built to LEED-Platinum standards, which is the highest level of sustainable building in the United States.