A 10-year-old Texan has garnered national attention for developing a mobile app to increase recycling in his community.
Prince Nallamothula, an elementary school student from Frisco, developed “3Rapp,” inspired by the “reduce, reuse, recycle” phrase. Prince is one of…, Q: How did Prince learn about EPA's the President's Environmental Youth Award? What inspired him to participate?
A: Prince has basically been…, Our responsibility to sort recycling is crucial to its success. To learn how to recycle where you live, consult with your city or county government,…
COVID-19 has had a slew of impacts on our environment – from decreases in vehicular emissions to wildlife roaming around our most urban areas. We’re…
Masks and gloves are being flushed into our sewage systems or being thrown out and collecting in our city water treatment cycles and natural…, Do your part to Take Care of Texas by helping us spread the message with others! Share this information or this blog post on social media using…
The State of Texas wants you to conserve water, energy, and utility bill costs by waiving sales tax on several water- and energy-saving appliances on…
During Memorial Day weekend, Texans can potentially save hundreds of dollars when purchasing, renting, or leasing qualifying appliances tax–free.
, If you’re in the market for new appliances, look for the ENERGY STAR logo first. ENERGY STAR is a program of the US Environmental Protection…, If you’re replacing an existing appliance, there’s a good chance that you have no use for the old one. If the appliance still works, you can sell it…, During the tax holiday, any product that displays a WaterSense label or logo can be purchased tax free. This includes items like toilets, showerheads…
Enjoy being outdoors without those pesky pests!
Whether it’s your front yard, backyard, flower beds, or vegetable gardens—there are ways to stop the pests while you Take Care of Texas! In this blog…, Not all insects are pests, so do your research before using pesticides in your yard. Below are the top 10 common Texas yard pests you should watch…, Pesticides can be effective at wiping out pests, but rarely provide long-term solutions. Pesticides may create additional problems by wiping out…, In addition to wreaking havoc on beneficial insects, plants, and animals, pesticides can also have a negative impact on our water system and your…, you want to be proactive in your yard and reduce the need for pesticides, here are some tips to prevent pests before they become a problem:
Irrigate…, Agricultural chemical products are used in Texas and throughout the United States to control pests and increase crop yields. The Texas…, Again, we encourage you to do your research and take proactive steps before using pesticides. Here are some additional resources on pesticides so you…
Like many of your fellow Texans, you may be spending more time at home while practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. During…
Here are some proactive steps to help you save on your water and utility bills and Take Care of Texas while at home!
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Lights and lightbulbs – Turn off lights when you’re not using them at home. This can reduce energy consumption and costs while helping keep the…,
Use less water - One easy step is to take shorter showers. Set a timer for 5-7 minutes and encourage others you live with to do the same. Also…,
Dishwasher - Washing dishes by hand consumes nearly 7,000 more gallons of water a year than using a dishwasher. Operating automatic dishwashers…
SeaGreen is a small company from Rosharon, a small city about 30 miles south of Houston, that sells a carefully curated selection of…
Owner Kerri Agnew-Osborne contributed to our Share Your Story page, so we reached out to learn more about how her company Takes Care of…, Q: Tell me a little about your company, its history, and what you do now.
A: I started SeaGreen in 2018 to help people learn how to live a more…, Q: The goals of the Take Care of Texas program are to encourage Texans to conserve water, conserve energy, keep air clean, and keep water clean. How…, Q: What words of encouragement do you have for other companies and organizations who want to Take Care of Texas, too?
A: The first step that any…, If your organization, business, or institution is not already a Proud Partner too, fill out the Proud Partner Pledge form. You’ll receive a…
Does your business have chemicals and materials you don’t want or need? Does your institution need chemicals and materials that may be another…
RENEW, the Resource Exchange Network for Eliminating Waste, is a free material-exchange network that promotes the reuse or recycling of industrial…, You can access RENEW at www.renewtx.net. Here you will find all available or wanted materials and can post a new listing for available or wanted…, In recent years, RENEW has helped businesses throughout Texas and the United States succeed in these goals.
In December 2019, a university in New…, Anyone from industrial plants to manufacturing facilities, local businesses to universities, can participate in the network.
To receive the…, If your company is not already a Proud Partner, sign up for this free organizational recognition program by taking the pledge to Take Care of…
The weather is warming up, the wildflowers are beginning to bloom, and the birds are singing. So now is the perfect time to begin planning your next…
The app lets you search for parks by activities or types of facilities and even offers photos and videos of each park. You can also use a map to find…,
Search for parks by activities like hiking or swimming.
Find parks with cabins, lodges, shelters, RV sites, or tent camping sites.
Search for…,
Learn about events and activities offered at the park.
See photos, videos and virtual tours.
View detailed facility maps for each park.
Download…,
Use in-app dialing to make reservations or call a park.
Get driving directions from your current location.
Get up-to-date park advisories.