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About 4 years ago I was trying to find a good lawn mower for my yard. After a lot of searching and buying different mowers I found my favorite. It is an electric mower; it only uses $7 of electricity per year. - Matt, Mesquite |
I do not use a clothes dryer. An outside clothes line or inside drying rack works well. Why heat up the house with a clothes dryer? Clothes smell wonderful and last longer as well. - George, Alpine |
Allowing grass clippings to decompose on the lawn adds nutrients to the soil and makes the turf more drought-resistant. Or, add yard scraps to a compost pile and use them to enrich next season's flowerbeds. - Brenda, Houston |
I bring my own bags to the grocery store. - Rachel, Austin |
When I go camping, I pick up the litter in my area. - Jeremy, Granbury |
I can't do alot right now but one main thing we have done is to switch to a company that provides 100% renewable energy/electricity and are encouraging other Texans to do the same.- Greg, Anson |
Reduce water consumption at home by utilizing low flow devices. Plan trips together to minimize emissions to the air. Drive the speed limit and teach my children to Take Care of Texas. - Sandy, Borger |
Install low flow showerheads. - Herman, Houston |
Get extra recycle bins and encourage a system for my family.- Patricia, San Antonio |
Trade in my SUV for a smaller more efficient vehicle.- Greg, San Marcos |
Greenscaping and planting trees on my property. - Albert, Waco |
Turning off the lights and using energy conservation light bulbs. - Vanessa, Paris |
Ride my bike to work. - Jeff, Austin |
Texas is a big and beautiful state and it's important we protect and conserve its natural resources for future generations. Across the state, Texans are finding fun, creative ways to do their part, and they're garnering impressive results. The following are excerpts of the most innovative, successful ideas submitted. We invite you to share your story on the ways you Take Care of Texas.
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All too often you hear of local environmental heroes who have gone unrecognized. Yet their efforts to protect natural resources in Texas are increasingly critical to the well-being of the city or town you call home. That's why the Texas Environmental Excellence Awards program was created—to honor Texans who take environmental responsibility personally. Like communities, organizations, individuals, and companies that work tirelessly to tackle environmental challenges.
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