7 Sustainable East Austin Companies to Support in Honor of Earth Day

Promoting Environmental Health

For Earth Day 2022, the theme is ‘Invest in Our Planet.’ With this list, we’ve combined both our love for the global community and our neighbors. These locally-owned, sustainable companies allow us to invest in East Austin while remaining eco-conscious.

Miranda Bennett Studio
Finding beautiful, functional, size-inclusive, or ethically produced clothing is a daunting challenge itself, but trying to find one company that ticks all those boxes is near impossible. East Austin is lucky enough to call itself home to Miranda Bennett Studio, an apparel brand that miraculously meets all those qualifications. Every textile is biodegradable, and nearly all colors in their collection are created using plant-based dyes. Read more about Miranda Bennett Studio here…
1211 E 11th St, Ste 101 | shopmirandabennett.com | @mirandabennettstudio

Prep to Your Door
Eliminating food waste is one of the most impactful and easiest way to implement change to reduce one’s carbon footprint, but Prep to Your Door makes it even simpler by having ready-to-eat, perfectly portioned plant-based meals brought to your door. With a corporate office located in the heart of East Austin and approximately 50-70% of produce sourced from local Texas organic farms, ordering meals from PTYD supports local business and makes eating well fun and stress-free!
preptoyourdoor.com | @preptoyourdoor

Urban Roots East Austin Farm
The work of Urban Roots runs deeper than the food they produce. The farm is powered by the hard work and dedication of youth farmers who, through farming, learn invaluable life skills. Understanding how food is produced and where it comes from are a large part of the Urban Roots’ mission, as the current generation is often disconnected from food sources and the concept of farm to table. Read more about Urban Roots East Austin Farm here…
7651 Delwau Ln | urbanrootsatx.org | @urbanrootsatx

Aspire Food Group
Alleviating hunger is the core mission of this innovative group of forward-thinkers. Aspire has turned to an unexpected protein source to address issues of hunger and food production: crickets. These small, but mighty, insects may just change the way we feed ourselves. Read more about Aspire Food Group here...
2028 E Ben White Blvd | aspirefg.com | @aspirefoodgroup

Texas Farmers’ Market at Mueller
By connecting local producers directly to consumers, Texas Farmers’ Market not only provides invaluablesupport to small business owners, but they also reduce the impact shipping and transportation of goods haves on the environment. This fun, family-friendly weekend activity is a simple way to make a difference. Read more about TFM here…
2006 Philomena St | texasfarmersmarket.org | @texasfarmersmarket

Austin Creative Reuse
Go above and beyond reusable grocery bags with Austin Creative Reuse. ACR makes reuse a fun, creative, and challenging project by providing a plethora of used materials for art projects, crafting, home improvement, etc. Before buying new or tossing out that old paint, stop by ACR and see about giving new life to old materials.
2005 Wheless Ln | austincreativereuse.org | @austincreativereuse

EcoRise
EcoRise is a nonprofit focused on creating educational curriculum and project-based programs designed to inform and mobilize the next generation of ecowarriors. By implementing learning opportunities that produce real world results in schools, students are empowered to make a difference.
1023 Springdale Rd. Bldg, 1, Ste. J | ecorise.org | @ecorise