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Have you and your family taken action to protect the Texas environment? Have you started a project…
Whether it’s a grandiose project, something small, or anything in between, we want to hear the creative things you’ve done to Take Care of Texas!…
The Take Care of Texas Video Contest is a fun way for young people to learn about protecting the environment and come up with creative ways to…
If you liked our Texas-themed Valentine cards then you'll love our Winter Holiday cards. Show your Texas pride and …
Include these gifs in your emails and texts to co-workers, friends, and family to share some holiday cheer. If you are looking for other sustainable…,
Deck the Halls Y'all
Sending Holidillo Cheer
Tam-A-Le Faithful
'Tis the Season for Tamales
, Deck the Halls Y'all
Sending Holidillo Cheer
Tam-A-Le Faithful
'Tis the Season for Tamales
This season is the perfect time to make some changes to your traditional gifting practices. Studies show that Americans create 25% more waste during…
Many wrapping materials are single-use and made of plastic, like glossy wrapping paper or glittery holiday bows. Below are some easy swaps for…, Your wrapping can actually be a gift itself. Use scarves, tea towels, or cloth napkins to wrap gifts. This Japanese wrapping technique can be…, Consider purchasing reusable boxes for your holiday gifting. These items are sturdier than your average cardboard box and come in a wide variety of…, By wrapping your gifts in paper bags or old shipping boxes, you are giving those materials a second life! Paper bags with patterns or store logos can…, Filling glass jars with fun things like hot cocoa or brownie mix is a great way to add a personal touch to any holiday event. For smaller gifts place…, Opt for fabric or durable bags that can be used multiple times. Unlike disposable bags, reusable gift bags reduce waste, making them a great…, Use vintage maps, comics, or newspaper pages for a rustic, recycled look. Maps add a sense of nostalgia and adventure, while newspaper pages offer a…, It’s easy to make simple changes to our holiday traditions that can have a big impact. These small sustainable swaps will make your holidays greener…
Batteries power our lives. From laptops to vehicles, to watches and toys, nearly everything that needs portable power has a battery in it. What…
Dry-cells, rechargeables, and automotive batteries all must be disposed of in specific ways to keep the environment clean and safe.…, Single-use batteries are used in small electronics such as remote controls, flashlights, and other household items. These are designated 9-volt, D, C…, Rechargeable batteries commonly found in laptops, phones, cameras, and cordless power tools should never be thrown in the trash, as…, Improperly disposing of a lead-acid battery found in cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other high-power equipment is illegal in Texas, so…,
Visit RecycleNation.com for recycling sites for single-use batteries, rechargeable, and automotive batteries. You can also call…
Did you know that every year in the United States, approximately one-third (133 billion pounds!) of the overall food supply is wasted?
From uneaten leftovers to misshapen produce, most people don't realize how much food we throw away every day. When food is tossed…, I was eating my sack lunch in my elementary school cafeteria at the specific moment that I became aware and concerned about food waste. …, Why is this a problem? Around 94% of the food we throw out ends up in landfills or other facilities. However, there are many benefits to…, Make a grocery list with weekly meals in mind to save money and time. It may even lead to eating healthier food. If you buy…, Determine the best way to store the fruits and vegetables you enjoy. Some last longer inside your refrigerator, while others…, Buying in bulk is often better for the environment in several ways:
Bulk products mean less packaging that could become litter.…, You’re bound to create some amount of food scraps. But instead of throwing them away, consider starting a compost pile. It’s a very easy way to…,
Be mindful of ingredients and leftovers you already have that can be used. Keep a list in your phone or in a notebook,…
Why won’t these zombies DIE?!
No, it’s not the evil curse type of zombies. It’s not a canister of spilled, experimental…
This is a different zombie altogether. These recycling myths keep stumbling around the internet, wandering aimlessly in our collective …, FALSE! – If you have a single stream recycling bin (where all your materials are put into one bin), keep your cans intact. While an…, FALSE! – While cans, bottles and containers should be relatively clean, dry, and free of most food waste, they don’t need to be spotless…, FALSE! – Mixing trash and recycling mucks up the entire process. Contamination slows or sometimes stops the recycling process at…, FALSE! – Not all glass is created the same. Light bulbs are different than soda bottles. Glass cookware is different than a wine bottle. They have…, FALSE! – According to the Association of Plastic Recyclers, in the past, the plastics recycling industry couldn’t effectively recycle bottles with…
You’ve likely heard of aquifers, but do you really know much about them?
Aquifers are natural underground areas that hold enough water to provide a usable supply to those who live and work above it. Some of the…, Being armed with some knowledge about the aquifer you live above may give you and your neighbors a powerful incentive to conserve water and keep your…, West Texas is the home of the Pecos Valley Aquifer. Ward, Reeves, Loving, Winkler, Crane, Ector, Upton and Pecos counties draw water from this…, The Gulf Coast Aquifer forms a semi-crescent shaped belt that parallels the Texas coast and extends through 54 counties from the Rio Grande…, The Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer extends from the Rio Grande in South Texas northeastward into Arkansas and Louisiana, providing water in 60…, Covering most of the High Plains and nearly the entire Panhandle, the Ogallala Aquifer is the largest aquifer in the United States,…, The Edwards Aquifer extends in a band through the central part of the state from the Red River to the eastern edge of Bandera and Medina…, The Trinity Aquifer extends in a band across much of central and northeastern Texas. It’s composed of several smaller aquifers contained…
Odds are, if you were around in the ’80s and ’90s, you probably heard about the depletion of the …
The answer is almost as shocking as the problem itself. We fixed it! Well, just about. As a human population,…, The layer of ozone in our upper atmosphere performs a wide variety of services to protect our planet. This tiny layer of molecules absorbs…, In 1974, a study by Mario Molina, a postdoctoral student at the University of California, Irvine, …, Wind patterns move pollutants in our atmosphere from the equator toward the south pole. The strong winds of the polar vortex keep these…, Since the treaty was the first of its kind—and the largest in human history—the countries took a unique approach to phasing out CFCs and other…, Some consider the Montréal Protocol to be the most successful global agreement ever conducted, environmental or otherwise, because of how…