Less than 20 percent

In a recent blog post from the Austin American-Statesman, journalist Andrea Lorenz reports that less than 20 percent of the residents in Round Rock, Texas currently participate in the city’s curbside recycling program. Wow. Even with the amazing amount of attention “green” is getting these days, we have yet to hit a tipping point in a majority of communities when it comes to one of the most basic green things to do – recycling. This report is a follow-up from an earlier article on the state of recycling in Williamson County (the county in Texas in which we live). I’m glad to see this issue is being recognized and discussed, which is progress in my book. We have a long way to go. In the meantime, take an active role in your community to identify gaps and opportunities to bring some verde living to your neighborhood. Your voice is important in this quest to be a little greener.