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Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Job Description: http://www.affionpublic.com/positions/chief-sustainability-officer-austin-tx

City of Austin, TX
Chief Sustainability Officer

 The City of Austin is seeking to fill the position of Chief Sustainability Officer.  This executive position will report to the City Manager's office and will work closely with city departments in the development, coordination, and administration sustainability policies and practices for the City of Austin. This position will be responsible for establishing a citywide sustainability program that includes assessing the impact of sustainability practices to the City and broad community at large, while balancing the City's shared objectives for a healthy environment, an excellent quality of life, and continued economic vitality. 

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9/4/09

What are Eco-labels?

Eco-labels are those colorful stamps that you see on the exterior of all types of products today. Eco-labels proclaim things like Rainforest Certified, Dolphin Safe, 100% Natural, and Earth Friendly. They are meant to give us comfort and are designed to appeal to our ecological or socially responsible sensibilities. Eco-labels have now replaced the “100% Guaranteed” labels that our parents and grandparents came to expect on the outside of consumer product packaging.

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