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FOXe Report: Organic Turkeys

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:39:58 GMT

For most people, a turkey is an essential part of the annual Thanksgiving meal. However, some Austinites say only an organic or local turkey can be a part of their holiday mea. FOX 7’s Lauren Petrowski reports on this growing trent.

FOXe: Sustainable Food at School

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:14:31 GMT

Students at Kipp Austin College Prep have been working in the garden as part of the Sprouting Healthy Kids program. The program is run by the Sustainable Food Center. FOX 7's Lauren Petrowski reports.

FOXe: Parking Spots for Green Cars

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:39:19 GMT

Fuel-efficient vehicles could be eligible for front row parking spots around the austin area soon. FOX 7's lauren petrowski reports on the latest benefit of driving green in this FOXe report.

EPA Names AISD Top Green-Powered School

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:37:26 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency named Austin Independent School District as the top green-powered school in the nation. Round Rock ISD followed at number two and Pflugerville ISD at number 12.

Green Burials

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:43:30 GMT

A Leander funeral home is letting people take their environmentally-friendly values to the grave.

FOXe: Coke Bottle Co.

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:21:03 GMT

Central Texans drink an astounding amount of Coca Cola and Doctor Pepper and it's all made in North Austin. In the past two years, business has changed a lot, becoming more environmentally conscious. In this Fox energy team report, Nik Ciccone takes us behind the scenes.

FOXe Report: Reclaimed Space

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:21:12 GMT

One man's trash is another man's treasure. In this week's FOXe report, Lauren Petrowski shows us what one local company is doing with construction waste.

FOXe: International LoneStar

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:56:13 GMT

The new generation of LoneStar big rigs is more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. The International LoneStar costs $160,000 and manufacturers say the design can save between $3,000 and $11,000 dollars per year on fuel.

FOXe: AISD a Top User of Green Power

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:01:58 GMT

The Austin Independent School District is one the largest purchasers of green energy in the country and the only school district on the EPA's top 20 "green power" list. FOX 7's Lauren Petrowski explains how AISD got this honor.

Foxe Report: Green Hotel

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:52:05 GMT

One of the first green hotels in the country has opened here in Austin. Habitat Suites in northeast Austin is a member of the Green Hotels Association, and one of the first in the country.