Sustainability

Data center development has picked up in the Austin area, and residents have voiced concerns about water and energy resources related to the construction. But experts say they can use those concerns to get the companies to build more sustainably.

The mix of asphalt and shredded plastic helps eliminate waste and makes roads more durable, the team said.

4DWN Skatepark in South Dallas has grown into a community hub with weekly healthy, zero-waste food rescue and distribution.

In the U.S., we guzzle down data – on our phones and computers – and generally don’t think much about where all that content is stored. It’s stored in…