Labor Day this year will probably look a little different for you.

Regardless of how you spend your holiday weekend, we’ve got some simple tips to help you celebrate or shop with environmental responsibility in mind.
Please follow your state and local regulations to ensure that you are celebrating responsibly while we persevere through COVID-19. Social distancing, wearing face coverings and gloves, and hand washing are encouraged when preparing for, celebrating, and cleaning up after the holiday festivities.
Across the state, we continue to see personal protective equipment like masks and gloves ending up as litter or being flushed down into our sewers from toilets and street drains. If you’re using disposable masks and gloves, please make sure they end up in the appropriate receptacle.
Check with your city, including the parks department schedule, on what safety-oriented regulations will be in place if you choose to celebrate in public. These tips can apply to any of your outdoor plans, from a backyard barbecue to a socially distanced cookout:
Labor Day is always a popular holiday for sales. Whether you’re perusing store shelves or scrolling for deals online, here are some ways to make your shopping a little more green:
There are plenty of other ways to Take Care of Texas during Labor Day, and we’re happy to hear how you’re taking action. Share how you helped Take Care of Texas on our Share Your Story webpage.