City of Austin challenges locals to make eco-friendly choices

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. This year marks the 54th Anniversary of Earth Day. It started in 1970.

The City of Austin's Office of Sustainability is issuing a challenge to its citizens. Called the 2024 Earth Month Challenge, locals were challenged to do up to eight eco-friendly things including taking climate-friendly trips, eating plant-based meals, having a zero-waste day, and caring for trees along with planting new trees.

The Office of Sustainability's...